5 Best BDSM Ticklers In 2024, Reviewed by a BDSM Educator

If you’re looking for an intensely fun way to put a smile on your partner’s face, stay tuned while I go over these top-notch kinky ticklers. Of them all, my all-time favorite is the Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler. It’s the highest-rated BDSM tickler in this article and hits all the right marks like being manufactured by world-famous kink experts from premium quality silicone. I also love and admire how it’s designed to titillate and stimulate whoever’s on the receiving end of its safe yet versatile strands.

Why You Should Trust Us

Hi, I am M.Christian. There are little, as in not much, kinky activities I haven’t tried and often really liked. Floggers, canes, mummification, fetish wear, paddles, and, yes, ticklers, if it’s kink related, I’ve likely used or been on the receiving end of it.

As a well-known erotica writer, sex tech journalist, and sex educator, I’ve written or taught about everything kinky. Put all this together, and you’ll get a practically perfect person to assemble this guide to the five best ticklers.

I also love hearing stories from my readers, so if you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can call me at +1 307-372-3895 or send an email to [email protected]—just make sure to include your name and contact information.

How We Picked The Products

With so many more-than-excellent feather ticklers available today, selecting the good from the not-so-good was more than a tad challenging. Thankfully, I’ve developed an extremely useful system that enables me to narrow down the possible contenders and make picking our review samples much easier. Here are the test criteria that we could measure on a scale from 0 to 100:

• Manufacture: Right off the bat, I looked at how well each review sample was made. Ideally, a great tickler should be durable but flexible and lightweight. Another thing I looked for was if a tickler could be used for a wide range of activities getting damaged in the process. Importantly, I limited my search to highly regarded manufacturers like The Stockroom, Lovehoney, and Extreme Restraints because the kink community knows a good thing and company when they see one.
• Material: Alongside how finely made a tickler was is what it’s made of. Products crafted from high-grade leather, latex, rubber, or silicone practically guarantee they’ll handle almost anything a person can throw at them. Another reason I chose my review samples from community-recommended companies such as Extreme Restraints, The Stockroom, and Lovehoney, is that they’re commonly praised for using top-tier materials when creating their ticklers and other kinky toys. Look for gear that has a luxury ostrich feather tickler or use other high-grade materials.
• Design: But how good is a finely-made, premium-quality tickler if it is poorly designed? Once again, kink community companies like Lovehoney, Extreme Restraints, and The Stockroom show why they are the kinky toy makers of choice, as theirs tend to be better designed and thus more fun to use than those made by less-than-respected manufacturers.
• Safety: Though they are some of the safest toys, sometimes taking a great deal of effort even to get close to hurting someone, that doesn’t mean the companies making them shouldn’t try to make them even safer. It’s one more excellent reason why I stuck with makes like The Stockroom, Lovehoney, and Extreme Restraints: They do everything they can to keep their customers uninjured and turned on.
• Versatility: My final benchmark was if a tickler can be used for more than one activity. However, I didn’t discount single-function models as there’s a lot to be said for other feather ticklers or leather toys that do one thing extremely well.

I began my selection process with the twenty most popular tickers. Utilizing the above well-proven process, I reduced that number to fifteen – which I next passed to my sex toy testers, who cut that down to ten.

During testing, we rated each test criterion on a percentage scale from 0% (Worst) to 100% (Best). We then calculated the overall score using different weighted metrics depending on the importance of the test criteria. Half the total rating comes from Design (25%) and Safety (25%). After that comes Manufacture (10%), Material (10%), and Versatility (5%).

Then I consulted with a hand-picked team of kink enthusiasts, sexologists, and sex ed teachers, which gave me seven possible winners.

After spending a considerable amount of time reading how favorably, or not, those products are reviewed online provided enough information to put together this guide to this year’s five best BDSM ticklers.

Everything We Tested

In this chapter, you can see a comparison table with all the products we tested. As you can see, each row has the test criteria our team used during the testing. To make our testing process even more transparent, we also included the raw test data so you can see how the products performed with each test criteria.

					No Image Available
Name	Silicone Tickler	Oh!	Sex & Mischief	Starburst	Extreme Restraints
Category	Best Overall	Budget	Upgrade	Color Option	Longest
Average Rating	96%	95%	92%	89%	88%
Manufacture	96%	94%	89%	90%	89%
Design	94%	93%	92%	89%	91%
Safety	95%	91%	90%	88%	86%
Versatility	93%	92%	91%	91%	89%
Price & Value	91%	94%	90%	92%	93%
Price Tag	$13	$9.99	$19.99	$11	$7.95
Material	Plastic, Rubber, & Silicone	Plastic & Marabou Feathers	Rubber, ABS, Vinyl, & Rooster Feathers	Plastic & Feathers	Plastic & Feathers
Color	Black	Purple & Black	Black & Burgundy	Red, Purple, & Black	Black

1. The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler: Overall Test Winner!

Why I Love The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler:

Few companies can compare to The Stockroom for producing the finest kinky toys. Whatever they make, be it BDSM whips, floggers, paddles, or bondage gear, they hands-down beat the competition regarding expert design, superb craftsmanship, and their focus on safety and comfort.

Naturally, when they make a sex tickler, you know it will be better than what the other kinky companies make. My team of sex toy testers and I rated The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler far higher than any of the other products we sampled. From its ideal length, springiness, and several strands to its durability and ease of use, it turned us on while also making us giggle with delight.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

After racking our brains, the only thing my testers and I didn’t enjoy, sort of, maybe, kind of like about this one, was it only comes in black.

Agreed, that’s not much to complain about, but trust me when I say you’ll also struggle to think of anything The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler isn’t great at.

Why Stockroom’s Silicone Is The Best BDSM Tickler:

No wonder this excellent tickler received the highest rating I have ever given to a stimulator toy.

Our praise for the Stockroom didn’t end there because we universally agreed we’d not only use it whenever we could but would purchase several so we would always have one when needed.

But there’s more to like, love, and enjoy about The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler and why it wins my blue ribbon price:

• Manufacture: Like everything The Stockroom creates, their Silicone Tickler perfectly balances form and function. This tickler’s high-quality construction perfectly complements its elegant appearance while being comfortable to use and be tickled by it. An impressive achievement, only topped by its affordability and appealing aesthetic.
• Material: Though silicone is often a favorite among kink enthusiasts or anyone into high-quality sex toys, it can sometimes be challenging to work with. But you wouldn’t know it because The Stockroom’s Silicone is so finely crafted and made from superior-quality silicone, and why The Stockroom routinely tops their kinky toy-making competitors.
• Safety: To their credit and my utmost admiration, The Stockroom also understands the importance of safety. Whether it’s hardcore bondage accessories or laughably simple ticklers, they do their best to ensure the people using their products won’t be harmed.
• Versatility: It’d be easier to list what you can’t or shouldn’t use The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler for instead of reviewing everything it can do – and exceptionally well. But because it’s the most effective tickler I’ve had the pleasure to use, I have to say it’s great for breast, nipple, and genital sensation play, not forgetting a perfect toy to stimulate your partner’s nerve endings

Features:

• Material: Plastic, Rubber, And Silicone
• Measurements: The Handle Is 18″ And The Strands Are Each 7″ In Length.
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• Expertly designed and manufactured by The Stockroom, known far and wide for its high-quality products.
• Ideally suited for an exceptionally wide range of kinky activities.
• It’s easy to clean so it can be safely used by more than one person.
• Costing only $13, it’s a must-own toy for experienced players or novices alike.

Cons:

• It’s only available in black.
• Some people may feel its strands are too long.

View On Stockroom

2. Lovehoney’s Oh! Feather Tickler: Our Budget Pick

Why I Love The Lovehoney Oh! Feather Tickler:

None of the feather ticklers my team and I tested were as fun and affordable as Lovehoney’s Oh! Available in classic black or flamboyant purple, it’s a must-have sensory toy – and because of its eyebrow-raising low cost, a sure-fire must-buy for anyone who’s even slightly kinky.

As Lovehoney recommends, it’s a fun tickler that could be made even better when used with a blindfold. That way, the wearer’s senses will be more than slightly elevated, and intense sensations will be amplified a hundredfold.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

As with every feathered tickler, some people either find them less arousing and more annoying or have a feather allergy. Fortunately, Lovehoney’s Oh!’s low cost means you can easily get one to see if you or your submissive partner will like how it feels.

Why Lovehoney’s Oh! Feather Is Our Budget Pick:

Lovehoney’s Oh! Feather Tickler is a rarity among BDSM toys as its $9.99 is so soft, affordable, and has so many sensation play possibilities you’d be foolish not to get one. Even if you do not enjoy it, you can give it to your kinky friends without negatively affecting your BDSM budget.

However, there are plenty of other excellent reasons why Lovehoney’s Oh! has earned its place:

• Material: With an impressively high score, much more than similar feather ticklers, Lovehoney’s Oh! also stands out for being crafted from high-quality plastic and super-sensual marabou feathers. Once you get your own, you’ll see and feel what I’m talking about.
• Design: Further standing out from most products on this list is how brilliantly designed Lovehoney’s Oh! is. For instance, its handle and plumes and exactly the right length for effortless yet sensual activities. Plus, it’s not so long it cannot be safely tucked into your luggage for an infinite number of fetish fantasy frisky adventures.
• Versatility: Name a body part, any body part, and Lovehoney’s Oh! can tickle it. So many, I’d say this is one of the most versatile feather ticklers I’ve ever had the sexual pleasure to use.

Features:

• Material: Plastic And Marabou Feathers.
• Measurements: It’s 8″ Long.
• Colors: Purple And Black.

Pros:

• It’s a wonderfully versatile and arousing soft feather sex toy.
• It only costs $9.99.
• It’s available in classic black and vibrant purple.

Cons:

• It may not appeal to people with a feather allergy or who find them too delicate to enjoy

View On Lovehoney

3. Lovehoney’s Sex & Mischief 2-in-1: Upgrade Pick!

Why I Love Lovehoney’s Sex & Mischief 2-in-1:

However multipurpose most ticklers may seem, none is as variable as this tickle toy and crop combination from Lovehoney.

Topping every other toy, my testing team and I started to refer to Lovehoney’s Sex & Mischief 2-in-1 Feather Tickler Riding Crop as the kinky version of sweet and sour. Sweet, as in how its rooster feather made each of our kinky playmates ripple with adorable laughter. Sour because they went from giggles to screams of delight when they were on the receiving end of this crop. This product totally deserves its spot as one of the best BDSM crops.

Other reasons we awarded Lovehoney’s Sex & Mischief 2-in-1’s position as our upgrade pick include its less than twenty dollar price tag, gorgeous red and black rooster feather, and high-grade BDSM leather tickler.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

This BDSM tickler and crop is undeniably a fun and effective toy, but my testers and I felt that occasionally it could be somewhat awkward to use, largely because you have to either hold it by its crop or feather end or grip it more towards the middle.

But it’s worth mentioning that once we got the “swing” of this multipurpose ticker, none of us had any problems playing with it.

Why Lovehoney’s Sex & Mischief 2-in-1 Is The Best Luxury Tickler:

Without question, one of the most versatile premium feather ticklers I’ve had the pleasure to swing, Lovehoney’s Sex & Mischief 2-in-1 is a toy with more kinky tricks up its metaphorical sleeve.

Each made it easy for us to bestow it with our highest compliment as one of the top feather ticklers or any other soft toy. Though there are a lot more excellent reasons why it’s here on our list:

• Manufacturer: High-quality leather on one end, sensually ideal black feathers on the other, and a study and expertly balanced plastic shaft between them, everything Lovehoney put into making their Sex & Mischief 2-in-1 Feather Tickler Crop is more than top-tier. When it comes to building soft sex toys, Lovehoney, time and again, shows they know what to use and how to design the highest-scoring, most popular ones.
• Versatility: Though its competitors may claim their feather duster ticklers are the most multifaceted, adaptable, or flexible, with their Sex & Mischief 2-in-1, Lovehoney has set a new standard when it comes to making the most versatile and pleasurable model. Capable of tickling anywhere you or your partner may like, it can go from a playfully feathered toy to a sterner leather crop with a flip of the wielder’s wrist.

Features:

• Material: Rubber, Abs Plastic, Vinyl, And Rooster Feathers
• Colors: Black And Burgundy

Pros:

• It’s a very versatile combo, like two toys in one.
• It’s extremely affordable at only $19.99.
• It’s a superb balance between intense or soft, sensual sensations.
• It has a comfortable grip.

Cons:

• Using this double-ended model may require time and practice.
• It may not be great if you or your partner are allergic to feathers.

View On Lovehoney

4. Stockroom’s Starburst: Most Color Options

Why I Love The Stockroom’s Starburst Feather Tickler:

Finally, someone out there understands that while black is a classic kinky color, many kinksters would like to bondage play with more colorful sex toys.

Of course, the company giving us a bondage tickler in three, count them three, colors have to be the kink-masters over at The Stockroom. Coming in black, red, or purple, their bondage feather tickler is a rainbow of sensual delights.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Festively colorful though it is, as with any feather duster ticklers, The Stockroom’s Starburst may not appeal to people with allergies or who are not fond of how they feel.

Why The Stockroom’s Starburst Feather Tickler Has The Most Color Options:

Let’s not mince words; if you’re looking for a bondage tickler that’s soft and available in a spectrum of unique hues, the Stockroom’s Starburst  leaves its competition in the dust.

Though that’s not the only reason why it’s here on my list as the most colorful tickler:

• Manufacture: Proving yet again why The Stockroom is the highest-rated BDSM toy maker in the world, their Starburst Feather Tickler is crafted from ideally flexible plastic, so it’s neither too loose and springy nor too stiff and unyielding. If your fetish fantasy is Fifty Shades Of Grey, then this is the perfect model for you.
• Design: The Stockroom is as brilliant at selecting the right materials for their toys as they are designing them. The Starburst is the product of their BDSM toy-making brilliance – and something everyone should get their hot little hands on as soon as possible.

Features:

• Material: Plastic, Feathers
• Measurements: Its Central Shaft Is 15″ Long.
• Colors: Red, Purple, Black

Pros:

• It’s a wildly enjoyable, pleasantly versatile, and colorful soft bondage tickler.
• It comes in purple, red, or classic black.
• It’s a great choice for experienced players or novices at $11.
• It has a host of extra features, making it the perfect toy to tease a playmate with.

Cons:

• If you don’t like feather ticklers, you won’t like this bondage tickler.

View On Stockroom

5. Extreme Restraints’ Frisky: Longest On This List!

Why I Love Extreme Restraints’ Frisky Feather Tickler:

Last but also the lengthiest my team and I had swung or when on its receiving end, giggling like a maniac is Extreme Restraints’ Frisky Feather Tickler.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

At the risk of repeating myself, there are many kinksters who, for various reasons, aren’t particularly fond of feathered ticklers. If you count yourself among them, you may not like Extreme Restraints’ Frisky despite it being a pleasurable and exciting fetish fantasy toy.

Why Extreme Restraints’ Frisky Feather Tickler Is The Longest:

Clocking a whopping 17″ from its massive feathered plume to the tip of its faux leather handle, it’s no wonder why Extreme Restraints’ Frisky deserves its place as the longest tickler we could find.

Not to say there aren’t a bunch of equally fine things to say about this bad boy:

• Design: Like The Stockroom and Lovehoney, Extreme Restraints are respected far and wide for designing and manufacturing some of the kink community’s all-time favorite toys. No less true for their extra-fine Frisky Feather Tickler.

Features:

• Material: Plastic, Feathers
• Measurements: Its Overall Length Is Around 17″
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• It’s approximately 7″ from the tip of its faux leather handle to the end of its bird feathers.
• At $7.95, it’s well worth adding to your BDSM toy box or playing out your Fifty Shades Of Grey BDSM play scenes.

Cons:

• Not a fan of feather ticklers? If so, you may not like how it feels on the skin.
• It may not appeal to a BDSM pro or anyone looking for a more intense toy.

View The Product

What Is A Tickler?

A BDSM tickler is a sensory toy created to erotically stimulate the person on whom it’s used. They can be made from various materials, including leather, faux leather, plastic, rubber, or silicone. In the same vein, the best bondage ticklers may utilize many a few ways to gently tickle a person, such as fur, soft feathers, or flogger-like strands [3].

Pro tip: If you want to stimulate your partner using a different material such as wood or bamboo, we suggest using a BDSM cane as they are the next best thing.

But Why Should I Use One?

You may want to try playing with a tickler for all sorts of reasons, like living out your Fifty Shades fantasies but one of the most popular is how fun and effective they are as a light sensation play, warm-up, or after-scene cool-down toy, or if you like a sensory play scene.  If you’re into sensory play or enjoy having your erogenous zones stimulated, then a tickler may be what you’ve been waiting for.

Pro tip: If you have extra cash to spare, getting a spanking paddle with a spanking bench really goes hand in hand with ticklers in improving the BDSM experience. (More on spanking benches right here)

Ticklers are also popular for somewhat gentle, more sensual than extreme activities or to enhance someone’s sex life. Though if your lover’s body is ticklish, there’s no reason it shouldn’t be used as part of a tickle-torture scene. Good ones to start with are a Shades Tease or a Scandal Feather crop to live your Fetish fantasy frisky Shades fetish dreams.

How To Use A Tickler?

Ticklers are known far and wide, or at least in the kink community, as fairly tight, more sensual than hard play toys.  Great for building anticipation, teasing, amplifying pleasure, light tickling, light strokes, living out your Fifty Shades fantasies, or lots of different sensations, nothing beats a good model. Using a blindfold can also make using a feather tickler extra intense and more of a pleasure to play with.

Though that doesn’t give you carte blanche when using it or engaging in tickling scenes. As with every kink-related activity, start by negotiating with your playmate or partner about what you and they want, what you may consider if turned on enough, and what you don’t want – including setting up a safe word or two and discussing what to do in an emergency.

Simple and safe though they may be, bondage ticklers are also known to trigger unpleasant memories or sensations – even ones the recipient may not be consciously aware of. With this in mind, always be prepared to stop or end a tickling scene at the first sign of distress. Never, and I mean never, forget that more bondage ticklers may look soft or funny and may elicit laughter, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat them and your partner with respect.

When using a blindfold, be extra careful because it’s extremely easy for someone to become disoriented and fall over during a tickling scene.

How To Clean a BDSM Tickler?

Do not attempt to wash your ostrich feather tickler without checking its manufacturer-recommended cleaning instructions. If, for some reason, you can’t find any, then contact the company or the site where you bought it. Another good place to consult is online forums or chat with a member of the scene who knows how to maintain your style of flogger properly.

Only if nothing’s available should you consider cleaning a flogger yourself. Follow my advice and use as little soap or sex toy cleaner as possible. If you don’t, you risk contaminating your luxury ostrich feather tickler and possibly injuring yourself or your partner.

For natural materials such as leather, real fur, or black feathers, apply an extremely small amount of warm water mixed with a minuscule dollop of anti-bacterial soap, a quick rinse, and then a good drying.  Avoid using more pressure as this can also damage a soft tickler.

The same holds for artificial tickers like rubber, latex, or silicone, though you can use a bit more water or sex toy cleaner as they are often slightly more durable than leather, fur, or feather duster ticklers. Read the full guide on how to clean BDSM sex toys here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How To Store A Tickler?

I’ve found the best method for storing a leather or latex tickler is to hang it vertically, keeping it from direct sunlight, dust, or dirt, and where it won’t be too hot or cold. To help illustrate this, I keep mine in a closet. The rubber, latex, or silicone ones have a plastic bag wrapped around them, while the leather ones don’t – as that might cause them to get moldy, something you don’t ever want your new toy to get.

More about storing your BDSM sex toys in this guide.

How To Make A Tickler?

Though tempting, I do not recommend trying to craft a mini flogger to tease your partner with. To begin with, bondage ticklers are often quite affordable, so it’s easier to buy than go through all that work attempting to make one yourself. Secondly, while they may not look difficult to make, crafting a fun, durable, and especially safe tickler isn’t easy.

So save yourself time, effort, energy, and money, and never have to worry about injuring yourself or your partner by purchasing yours from a community-approved manufacturer such as the BDSM floggers we ranked.

Primary Sources

1. Cosmopolitan. 24 Best BDSM Toys That Are Beginner-Friendly (May 2023)

2. USAToday. 5 Sexy Games To Spice Up Date Night (October 2022)

3. Kinkweekly. The Inside Scoop On Tickling

M.Christian

• Author
• Recent Posts

M.Christian

M.Christian loves nothing better than exploring the intersections of sex and technology. They regularly appear on sites like Kinkly, Tickle.Life, Sexpert, Queer Majority, Killing Kittens, Sex for Every Body, Future of Sex, and dozens more on topics like BDSM safety, sexual education, senior sexuality concerns, queer and gender issues, as well as reviewing numerous sextech products and adult entertainment sites.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Latest posts by M.Christian (see all)

• Anal Gape Training: A BDSM Educator Explains Safety And Toys - May 11, 2024
• Anal Depth Training: A BDSM Educator Explains Safety And Toys - May 9, 2024
• 4 Best VR Cam Sites In 2024: The Ultimate List Ranked by Quality - May 8, 2024