These are nipple clamps, albeit ones that look very pretty with the feather adornment accompanying them. The feathers are not just for adornment, they can be run along the body for a teasing effect. The clamps are a bull-nosed style, and are adjustable for differing strength of the clamp on the nipples. This allows beginners and people who are more familiar with nipple clamps to find a strength they like.

These nipple clamps can be worn during foreplay, or intercourse, or in any number of BDSM activities. These should not get wet, or be used near the clitoris or vagina because the feathers used should not get wet.

The clamps themselves are made from metal. Metal rates a 9 out of 10 on the EdenFantasys safety scale, and these clamps are nickel-free. These are made from food-grade material, are latex free, non-porous and Phthalates free. The clamps are a bright silver color and the adjustable arm on each clamp is very easy to adjust and feels very secure and sturdy.

The stoppers on the end of the clamps are made from rubber. This is what convinced my wife that these were the right clamps to experiment with. She was too scared to straight metal on her nipples, but the rubber made her feel a little more relaxed. Rubber rates a 3 out of 10 on the material safety scale and is very porous. There is drag to this material, which helps keep the clamps in place on the nipples. Because the stoppers are made from rubber these clamps should not be used as clit clamps, because of how porous the material is.

The feathers are made from exactly that: feathers. Rooster feathers to be exact. The feathers are black and measure about 4" long from beginning to end. They are very easy to move and direct, or to run across the skin. Again, you shouldn't get these clamps wet or near your nether regions as these feathers won't hold up well to liquids.

My wife loved the way these clamps looked on her as soon as she put them on, but she loved the feeling more. These clamps are adjustable as I have mentioned before, the screws on each clamp are very easy to control and adjust. Simply tighten the screw to push the clamps apart and relieve the pressure on the nipple, or or loosen the screw to allow the clamp to fully close and up the bite. The pressure can be very light to somewhat moderate depending on how you have the clamps adjusted. These probably do not have enough bite for those who are into intense nipple play, but beginners or those who enjoy lighter play will find these to be great to use. Once you have the clamps adjusted to the strength you want, simply squeeze the bottom to open the clamp and place on the nipple. Once you are ready to remove, again squeeze the bottom of the clamp to remove them, don't just yank them off!

The feathers add a hint of burlesque to the clamps. With two feathers attached to each clamp, one can add an air of the cabaret to their nipple play. My wife really liked that these had feathers and loved how they looked on her. The feathers hold well to the clamps and are also very light and full when touched.

The rubber on the end of the clamps makes the clamps very comfortable. It provides some drag to help the clamps stay on the nipples, but also dulls the strength of the clamps as well. You could use these clamps without the rubber stoppers if you choose to, but the pressure will be greatly increased and many beginners probably couldn't handle it. I know my wife couldn't.

As I've mentioned earlier, since these clamps have feathers you will need to be careful about using any type of liquids near them, water, lubrication, etc. The feathers could easily become damaged or ruined if they are exposed to liquids, so do not use these in the bathroom!

For taking care of the clamps you can wipe them down if you need to with an anti-bacterial wipe. I wouldn't wash these in soap and water, or use toy cleaner because of the danger with the feathers. But an anti-bacterial wipe should clean the clamps just fine.

If you want to really get the rubber ends clean, you can remove them and wash them with soap and water, or use an anti-bacterial wipe. We are actually keeping them in their packaging for the time being as it protects the feathers and doesn't take up too much space. You could also store these in a small bag with no problems and keep them in a toy drawer, or even your nightstand.

Discreet would not be the word to use with the packaging that these clamps came in. You receive these in a white cardboard box, with a black and white photo on the front with an attractive woman wearing the nipple clamps. The "Sex and Mischief" name is at the top, with "Feathered Nipple Clamps" at the bottom as well. The back of the box has a short story about a woman trying out the clamps and a picture of the clamps.

Once you open the box the clamps are inside and inside a clear plastic bag. The box is rather large contrasted against the size of the clamps, but I think that is for the feathers. There are no directions included, but you don't really need any more than likely.

We love these, my wife has wanted to use them a great deal. I always know if it's a toy she loves when she suggests using the toy, and that is the case with these. The first night we had them she wanted to use them over everything else in the package we received and suggested them on many nights since. They look fantastic on her, and she loves the feel of them. These are a great deal, especially at the price they are.