Japanese love rope concubine kit - bondage toy by Topco Sales - review by Taylor Violet LXIX

This is a fun little set! It includes a composite PVC and fabric blindfold, a ball gag and six-tailed miniflogger. The variety of items in the set makes it perfect for beginners who would like to ease into BDSM play. I must admit that the packaging and construction of the items makes them seem novelty-grade. However, this did not detract from the experience. The blindfold is comfortable to wear. I chose to wear the fabric side against my skin; however, the PVC side can be worn on the skin for a different sensation.

The ball gag is adjustable, which is fantastic for people like me who have big-ass heads. I had difficulty figuring out what the ball was made of. It was a pliable, rubbery material with a faint, almost indistinguishable odor. The ball was an adequate size, but I have a big-ass mouth--so it could be particularly filling for the average wearer. The gag doesn't muffle all sounds, so those of you enjoy the sexy little moans of your partner wont be disappointed. My only problem with the gag was that the straps seemed a bit cheaply made, and were difficult to adjust. I got the feeling that it could fall apart after fiddling with the adjustments for too long. Also, the color was a muted gunmetal gray. This sounds a lot cooler than it looks.

The mini-flogger is made out of the same braided fabric material of which the straps of the ball gag are made. As there was nothing to adjust, I didn't get that same feeling of impending failure. However, I was disappointed by the way the material struck the skin. The tails of the mini-flogger are frayed, and their subsequent softness absorbs much of the shock from the blows. I really had to work to get a decent response.

The set is easy to care for and maintain. I just washed the ball-gag in the sink with dish soap and water. The small size/malleability of the items make them convenient for travel.

The flogger is disappointing, and I don't like the PVC feeling material on the blindfold. It's not very appealing. I did note some light seeping in through the edges of the blindfold, which was also disappointing.