Obviously, this is a toy that is used for impact play. You can hit your partner on several areas of the body with this toy, including (but not necessarily limited to) the buttocks, breasts, legs, back, etc. It produces a wonderful stingy sensation when it strikes flesh, and leaves a nice mark in the shape of the tip when you hit your partner just right. This crop is great for both beginners and advanced users, but beginners need to take the time to educate themselves regarding areas of the body that are not safe to hit (like the sides of the body below the ribcage).

This can be a wonderful toy for those who are simply looking to tease their partner with just a touch of pain during foreplay with gentle taps, or for those who want to give their partner an intense beating. But those who aren't looking to cause a lot of pain need to keep in mind that it doesn't take a huge amount of force to create an intense feeling with this riding crop. So, make sure you practice with it to determine how much force you should put behind your swings.

Many of the riding crops available specifically as sex toys and which are made by BDSM toy companies are actually not very sturdy. This crop, however, is made like a real riding crop. It is extremely sturdy and well-made, and can handle delivering powerful whacks without breaking. The rubber tip creates a wonderfully painful sensation when it strikes the skin, and usually leaves a nice mark. The size of the tip makes it a bit less stingy than other riding crops with thinner tips, but don't worry... The sting is still there.

As compared to other riding crops available, this one is fairly short, making it more precise and much easier to wield (not to mention easier to store). This makes it a great choice for beginners. The handle is firm and has a good grip, which also makes it easier to use.

This riding crop does exactly what it's supposed to do, and it does it very well. My boyfriend and I couldn't be happier with it. It produces the perfect stinging sensation when we use it, and it leaves lovely marks in the shape of the tip on the body (we love leaving marks on each other during play). It's one of the most well-made toys we have ever purchased, and it's very high-quality. The short length is perfect, making it easy to conceal when we leave the house with it to go to BDSM play parties, and it's one of our favorite toys to use during scenes at the parties.

This is an extremely low-maintenance toy. Because this is not a toy that is not used for insertion and only makes contact with the skin, all you really need to do is wipe down the tip when you are finished using it.

This riding crop is much easier to store than others because it's only 21 inches, which is quite short. It's actually short enough that I can stick it in my sex toy bag (which is a standard-size backpack) and conceal it completely rather than having to leave it poking out the top. Therefore, storage really should not be any trouble with this particular crop.

There really isn't any packaging. This riding crop simply comes with a tag attached to it. The good news is, unlike the crops with tips that come in the shape of a heart or hand, this riding crop actually looks like a real riding crop. Therefore, although the packaging is not discreet, the item itself is; it's not immediately obvious that this riding crop is a sex toy.

One final thing that I would like to mention: For those who live with roomates or family members, keep in mind that this toy is not by any means quiet, and your reaction when it's used on you probably won't be either.

While I have no personal experience with this, some people who I have come into contact with through the BDSM scene have stated that this crop is ideal for use during pony play.

My boyfriend and I use it when we dominate each other (we switch). It's a great tool for a dominant to use to punish a misbehaving submissive.