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Riding crops, floggers and whips
Why Use a Riding Crop, Flogger or Whip During BDSM Sessions?
Riding crops, floggers and whips are some of the most emblematic accessories in the world of impact play. They can add a sense of discipline, domination and even role play to BDSM dynamics.
Depending on how partners feel, these accessories can be used to:
- Administrate consensual erotic punishments
- Reinforce a Dom/sub dynamic
- Give a spanking or a symbolic punishment as part of a BDSM scenario
- Explore new physical sensations through impact play
- Intensify the dominant partner’s authority
Riding crops, floggers and whips are also extremely popular in role play. They enrich master/slave scenarios, Dom/sub scenarios, and any other scenarios involving authority, obedience and discipline.
Besides the impact itself, these accessories often participate in creating an overall atmosphere during play. Their simple presence can increase anticipation, erotic tension and immersion within the chosen scenario.
Choose the Right Riding Crop, Flogger or Whip
It’s completely normal to feel unsure about what accessory to opt for if you’re just starting out in the world of impact play. BDSM riding crops, floggers and whips provide different sensations, and sometimes require different experience levels.
The following table should help you to identify the best accessory for your desires and experience levels.
BDSM accessory | What is it? | Intended sensations | Recommended experience level |
Flogger | A handle with multiple supple strips, usually made of leather, faux leather or another material. | More dispersed and gradual sensations. Impact is spread over a wider area. | Beginner to intermediate |
Riding crop | A rigid rod with a strip or a striking pad at its tip. | Precise, sharp, localised impact. Good for targeting a specific area of the body. | Beginner to intermediate |
Whip | An accessory with multiple long strips designed to be wielded from a distance. | Generally more intense sensations, with a more pronounced impact and greater technical precision. | Intermediate to advanced |
If you’re looking for more dispersed sensations and a wider impact zone, then BDSM paddles are another great option. Contrary to riding crops and whips, paddles spread the impact over a larger surface area, making it an ideal choice for consensual spanking and beginners impact play.
How To Stay Safe When Using These Accessories
Riding crops, floggers and whips are designed to cause physical sensations that can often be intense. There are a few crucial safety rules to keep in mind when using these accessories.
Before each session, take the time to converse with your partner. Each person’s desires, limits, and of course, consent, must be clearly established in order to use impact play accessories.
A few important rules to respect:
- Discuss the permitted practices and the limits of each person
- Define a safeword to stop the session immediately if needed
- Start off light before gradually increasing the intensity of impact
- Remain attentive to your partner’s physical and emotional reactions
- Communicate regularly throughout the session
BDSM practices are all about trust. We advise that you take part in such activities solely with people that you have a trusting relationship and with whom you can communicate clearly.
No matter the experience level of each participant, it’s always best to start out slowly. The best sessions are always the ones in which everyone involved feels listened to, respected and safe.
