Starting Fresh

This crop is best suited for beginners, but is not rendered useless for those experienced with BDSM. Because it is very sturdy, there is little slap-back during use. However, with the right amount of force, this crop will still deliver a pleasurable amount of pain.

Those interested in buying their first crop will find this to be a good option. Its cute appearance makes this product less intimidating than some other flogging devices. It is also very easy to control the force behind this product because it is so sturdy.

That being said, experienced users will find a good warm-up toy in this crop. If used with high force, it has the potential for a moderate amount of pain as well. Keep in mind that because this crop is so sturdy, some of the effect of using a crop is lost. This product is comparable to a tiny paddle that can concentrate its blows with high precision.

The crop measures 26", which is pretty average for most crops. Because of its size, it may be difficult to travel with or store this toy for some. There also is no hanging strap for those who like to display their toys, unfortunately.

This crop, like most of the Fresh collection, is made of polyethylene. The pink areas of this toy are made with this material. Polyethylene is listed as a faux-leather but it definitely has more of a plastic feel to it. It has a safety rating of seven (out of ten), but I personally like this material a lot. Most crops are made of leather and are difficult to clean if needed. The head of this crop is very easy to clean, being of a smooth, plastic-like material. Also, no leather makes this product vegan!



Overall, this product is sturdy and well-made. I do not foresee any problems with this product's durability, and I am quite pleased with its quality.

I did not expect this product to be as sturdy as it is because most crops have some give that causes (what I refer to as) "slap-back." However, unlike this crop, I am very flexible. I simply changed my purpose for this toy and it has worked out well. I use this toy for warming up before a heavy session of flogging or for when I prefer lighter flogging, as well as precise blows that a paddle would otherwise not be able to provide.

I believe that this toy will exceed the expectations of beginners looking to buy their first crop and provide a nice addition to the collections of advanced BDSM users. One of the key aspects in BDSM toys in my opinion is variation. If all your crops act the same, there really is no point in owning more than one. This provides the user with some difference experiences and room to play with different effects and sensations.

The head and handle of this toy can be easily cleaned with soap and water if exposed to bodily fluids because it is not leather. This toy does not require regular cleaning, as it should only be used for impact-play.

This product does not come with any packaging.