Mini crop medium tip - flogging toy by Spartacus - review by Vanessa Jade

A riding crop has many uses in the bedroom (or dungeon, play space, living room - use your imagination). Whether you're looking for mild sensation play or something a little bit more "serious," this little toy can produce a wide range of feelings from a gentle caress to a satisfying slap.

This is a rather well-constructed crop for the price. It has a nice grip on the end, and the medium sized tip is excellent for a wide range of application from light to heavy. It is well-attached and the leather is not weak and thin. The shaft has a nice bit of give to it (but not too flexible!) and is covered in tightly woven nylon webbing. It is a visually pleasing implement, overall, and will definitely make a statement, even when not in use.

Many consider a crop to be a staple for a kinky arsenal. This one fits the bill well, especially if the person who will be wielding it has smaller hands - its petite size is ideal for those who may find a longer, full-size crop to be unwieldy. The medium-sized tip delivers a nice stingy slap and can (if you want) leave you or your partner with some satisfyingly red marks, if that's what you're into. I wouldn't say that this is a particularly intense implement but as with all BDSM toys, exercise good judgement and communication with your partner.

The tip can benefit from leather conditioner once in a while, but otherwise this is an extremely low-maintenance toy. I do not suggest storing this anywhere that it may be "curled up" or bent as it could develop a curve - I hang mine on the wall (with the other beating implements, heh).