Tantric satin ties pleasure whip - whip discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by VieuxCarre

The Tantric satin ties pleasure whip is a gentle whip that couples may find tantalizing to tease their partners with. The lightweight satin ribbons that make up this beautiful whip leave it virtually weightless and easy to handle if you are not familiar with holding or handling a whip. This whip is ideal for the light BDSM players who wish to dabble in fetish toys and expand their horizons. It is also great for couples who wish to add a bit more sensation to foreplay. For example, gently brushing the tips of the whip over your partners nipples, her labia and inner thighs, or his penis and/or balls can cause your partner to tremble a bit and possibly arouse him/her a bit more.

I would not, however, suggest this for advanced BDSM players due to the fact that it is not a true impact toy, but a teasing tool. If you are seeking such a toy, though, this whip may be one to consider in the long run.

This whip is made using red and black satin ribbons wrapped around the handle with black ribbons cascading down to form the falls. The manufacturer states that this product is made of polyester and stainless steel, though my whip is more satiny ribbon than polyester. My version of the whip is what I am basing this section off of. I am now going to discuss each portion of the whip separately so as to keep my thoughts on them separate.

The handle is very much designed to appear like a corset. The red satin lies beneath the black satin, which criss-crosses over the red portion. This design only appears on one portion of the handle, the face as I call it, while the back portion of the handle is made with only black satin. While holding the whip, there is a bit of a cushion in the handle, though I am not entirely sure what material was used to lay beneath the satin. Regardless, it leaves the whip comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver without the risk of your hand, wrist, or fingers aching in the end. The head and base of the handle are bound to the actual handle used beneath the material by eight (four at the top, four at the bottom) silver metal studs. At the top of the handle is a black satin loop that can be used when storing the whip (hanging in a closet, etc.) as well as looped over the wrist to prevent the whip from flying out of your grip during use.

The falls are made of black satin ribbon and cascade down about 13". The ribbons are smooth down to the ends upon removal from the packaging. Once used, though, the ends tend to fray a bit, making the ends look unfinished and uneven. There are about twenty falls to this whip which leaves it extremely light and barely felt if you do not put a bit of force behind your strike when you use it on your partner. The ends separate easily and do not tangle easily during use, so there is not the added frustration of having to unwind the falls from each other before going in to strike your partner in a series of quick, swift motions if that is how you prefer to play.

When used for teasing purposes, this whip met all of my expectations and more. As the ends danced along the nipples of my partner, they perked up more than when I had attempted to stimulate them by other means. Her labia and vagina responded as well when I flogged her between her legs lightly. Needless to say, the teasing strikes of the whip left her begging for more which added more intensity to our play.

As far as using it as an actual whip left me disappointed. When thrown hard enough, the ends of the whip do have the ability to sting a slight bit, though the sting wears off after a few seconds. The whip left no visible marks during hours of play when using it roughly to cause the stinging sensation. It did cause my partner to jump a bit, though not much as it did not phase her quite as much as other BDSM implements.

Personally, I enjoy this whip more as a pleasure enhancement tool than an impact toy for extended sessions and play in the BDSM community. This whip lacks the weight and material to cause a thuddy type impact that most whips and flogging toys do. If you seek to tease and stimulate your partner in different ways with something out of the ordinary, I highly recommend this whip for those purposes.

This whip can be easily cleaned with not-so-warm water and some soft soap. I suggest laying it out to air dry once you have cleaned it to allow for the falls to all dry before storing. You can store this whip either by hanging it in a closet or by placing it in a bag with other toys used for play.