Sex and Mischief intro to S&M kit - light bdsm kit by Sportsheets - review by MidnightB

This Sportsheets Sex and Mischief range S&M intro kit is a complete beginner's kit to BDSM, for those who are unsure about what it would be like to roleplay - be blindfolded, cuffed and then whipped by their partner - or who have been hesitant to take that step and not quite sure where to start or what to buy first. This small set will enable both partners to roleplay both sides, either the submissive or the Domme position, to see if this style of sexual roleplay is for them. It is completely unthreatening and is designed cheaply to be able to try the three basic items involved in S&M: to get the general feel and idea of S&M play. It is also an ideal fun gift to give someone as a pressie/gag gift.

If you are already enjoying S&M play this is certainly not for you: choose something more hard wearing and substantial in the hands.

In this cute set you receive the basics to enjoy this new world of kink.
*A pair of black fur covered handcuffs,
*A slightly padded black satin blindfold,
*A PVC 16 inch whip
Duck not included...sorry...he's my slave!


The Handcuffs
These handcuffs are made of a nickel-free hardware and each cuff is covered in a tube of black polyester faux fur and joined together by 3 metal links.


Attached to the middle link are 2 little ornate keys also made of nickel-free metal.
These unthreatening cuffs are extremely light compared to more hardcore heavy duty cuffs and ideal for beginners. The fun part to these cuffs is that you don't actually need the little keys supplied. They have a small latch on the side of the main cuffs and you simply slide it to open the cuffs, the keys are merely for effect for your victim.


I have extremely thin wrists and often have problems with cuffs and restraints my wrists are only 6 inches in circumference so these fitted well. These furry cuffs snap down to 1.7 inches in diameter at its smallest and will extend to a maximum of 2.28 inches in diameter. When no victim is trapped in the cuffs the cuff will spin freely all round.


The soft black furry sleeves slip off easily for washing or you can simply use the cuffs without if you prefer a more hardcore look and feel.


The Blindfold
The black satin blindfold is similar in look to a normal sleep mask and can obviously double as this too. It is well stitched and is 7.5 inches in length and 3 inches wide (nose part) 3.5 inches wide over each eye.


It has a thin elastic cord to slip over your head and is slightly padded for extra comfort and has a nice satiny sheen to it. It fits over the head well and is extremely comfortable. The elastic is quite forgiving and will fit most sized heads and is one of the most comfortable masks I own although isn't a complete blackout mask, you can still see a little down your nose and to your feet, but not much else.


The Whip
The 16 inch vinyl fabric covered whip has 11 tails which are 11.75 inches long.


The handle has an inner tube of either wood (according to the box) and is then wrapped tightly in extremely stretchy vinyl fabric and secured by a metal stud at the top. Then an extra tail has been used to create the handle which is fairly flimsy.


The whip is extremely lightweight and is comfortable in the hand. This whip in spite of being for a complete novice will give a real thwack, the tips actually give quite a sting, so a complete beginner must be aware too to try it on themselves first before their victim to know just how hard to hit.

As much as I adore my S&M play I feel all 3 items are best used as a fun pressie for someone as this set will not stand up to much hard use.
The best item for me as a more advanced S&M user is the blindfold which will double perfectly as a sleep mask; it fitted comfortably and securely around my head.
The whip had a strong vinyl smell straight from the box which is now slowly fading; the vinyl fabric covering the flogger and used for the strands are very stretchy and will easily break if pulled and will not be able to withstand frequent use. For me I prefer weightier floggers to get more swing and weight behind the thwack, but that isn't for beginners, so this lightweight flogger is ideal to get the idea and feel.

The furry handcuffs are extremely cute and soft to wear; without the furry sleeves they are quite scratchy due to the lack of finish. I could also easily pull hard and snap the metal links holding them together if I needed or wanted to. But they fit comfortably around the wrist with the furry sleeve and give a beginner a great idea of being the victim with the reassurance they are not trapped and in comfort.

All three of these products need separate ways to maintain and clean them.

The Handcuffs - remove the black furry sleeves for washing, allow them to dry and replace back on the metal cuffs. If the cuffs get dirty just use a damp cloth to wipe them clean and then sextoy spray to remove any bacteria from sweaty nervous victims.
The blindfold - is easily hand washed and hung out to dry, being a thin layer of foam it dries quickly and easily.
The whip - use a damp cloth to wipe down the vinyl fabric if you need to and allow to dry.

Store all 3 items back in the sturdy box they arrived in or simply use a small bag as they all fold up together easily into a small bag.

The package arrives in a cardboard box with black and white graphics of a bra and knicker clad girl wearing all 3 pieces; its tasteful and shows the items clearly that she is wearing.
Inside the box all 3 items are packaged together in a small plastic bag. It all folds away pretty small so could easily be used a small fun S&M travelling kit for those of us who play regularly.
On the back is the sexy note giving the novice a clue in how to start to enjoy this style of roleplay see below....

A handwritten note greeted me at the front door. My boyfriend isn't much for leaving love letters, so I was both shocked and intrigued when I read the titillating instructions: "On the table you will find a blindfold to confound the senses; a pair of furry cuffs to assure resistance would be futile, and a flogging whip to make sure the futility was permanent. Put on the cuffs and blindfold and deliver the whip to me in the bedroom. Follow the scent of jasmine." Quivering with excitement, I did as I was directed.
I feel anyone arriving home to this note would be quite excited anticipating the night of their life...(see the product details.

How can anyone not get that excitement tingle on reading this note...pheeeweyy!!!

This set is not the best quality set and it is not hard wearing and will not withstand prolonged use and heavy thwacking. It is cheaply made and designed for a gag gift or to allow novices to discover if S&M play is for them before splashing out on hardcore expensive floggers and handcuffs.
It also allows the beginner to find out what they really enjoy..or dont, it gives them a chance to see whether they will be the domme or the sub?
Will you be holding the whip or receiving the tails...?