As my first ever piece of BDSM paraphernalia, this flogger turned out to be very beginner-friendly. I have only recently gotten into more kinky practices and I found this to be as good of an introduction as any to the wonderful world of flogging. More advanced users might want to keep looking since this flogger is more of a stepping stone to the more expensive and higher quality tools of the trade.

It can be used with a partner or by oneself wherever there is not a risk of the flogger swinging and accidentally hitting something it shouldn't. What it *should* hit is entirely up to the one wielding the flogger; the buttocks and back are the more traditional spots, but anywhere on the body could be a potential landing spot for the tails on this flogger.

Vegan and animal-friendly consumers will be happy to know that this flogger is made with only three materials, as listed on the label: vinyl (for the tails, handle exterior, and handle loop), nickel-free metal (to hold the vinyl components in place), and wood (for the handle interior). The craftsmanship is definitely not anything to brag about, but it is designed well enough to do what it is supposed to without falling apart after only a few swings. The vinyl swirl on the handle is not secured in place which means it tends to slide around and bunch up when the handle is gripped.

Although the tag boasts 32 inches for length, the eighteen tails themselves are only 21 inches long. These could potentially become frayed as a result of frequent impact, but that would mainly be a concern for more advanced users.

I do not expect that this flogger will last for a long time with constant or rough use. However, since this is designed and priced for beginners, I think it is a good enough compromise for those who want a cheap starter flogger that won't break on them with the first swing.

I honestly surprised myself with how much I enjoyed this flogger. Since I am currently unattached, I had no choice but to test the flogger on myself, which was actually quite easy to do. The tails are long enough for me to swing my arm across my waist or over my shoulder to hit different areas. I started out with lighter touches and enjoyed the feel of the vinyl brushing against me. Then I upped my game and swung with a bit more force; hard enough to leave a very substantial tingling. Finally, I hit as hard as I could, which resulted in a sharp sting and an unexpected surge of arousal. Thankfully, the flogger was not so incredibly loud that I got distracted or startled. I can safely say that this toy has officially sparked my interest in masochism which will go perfectly with my existing interest in sadism!

My first time using this flogger was like an epiphany for me. After a few hard smacks on my bare bottom, I realized that I was getting sexual satisfaction out of it, as proven by how incredibly wet I was becoming. I decided to hold a vibrator against my clitoris with one hand while I used the other to flog myself. I'm pretty sure I would have had a standing orgasm had the vibrator not chosen that moment to die on me.