10 Best BDSM Whips In 2024, Reviewed by a BDSM Educator

Of the many BDSM whips I’ve tried, none is better manufactured, excellently designed, crafted from the highest grade materials, or is as safe and versatile as Stockroom’s Suede Dragon Tail Whip. A unique combination of single tail and a cat o’ nine tails, it’s guaranteed to please even the most die-hard impact play enthusiast. It’s not just great but thoroughly my absolute favorite product in the market.

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Over the years, I’ve owned dozens of hand-crafted ones, making me uniquely qualified to share my opinions and recommendations about these ten best BDSM whips.

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How We Picked The Products

It can be extremely difficult to try and determine which of the many models sold today are worth buying. Luckily, I’ve gotten pretty good at separating the good whips from the not-so-good ones.

Mostly because I’ve been using and enjoying BDSM whips for decades, my experience allows me to grasp the fundamentals or at least enough to give you an idea of which products will give you the most pleasure for the least effort.

I’ve also developed a system to weigh their various pros and cons. Combined with my team of sex toy testers and the assistance of some BDSM experts, I defined test criteria that we could measure on a scale from 0 to 100.

• Manufacturer: Whips are very active toys. Namely, because they are swung quite vigorously and impact rather forcefully onto whoever’s on the receiving end. So for a model to be better-than-average, it needs to be able to take and deliver forceful impacts for years, if not longer. With this in mind, the test samples must be durable but not too heavy and easily controllable. Faux leather is often a better choice because they are more durable and easier to clean.
• Materials: One of the major differences between an average and above-average whip is what it’s made of. Aesthetics is a small part of this. However, using high-quality leather, faux leather, plastic, hide, or metal enables a whip to last long and deliver sensual or intense sensations.
• Design: Though whips may look simple, creating a superb one is extremely difficult. As I’m fond of saying, I pay so much attention to how well or not the BDSM community thinks of a company. Visit your local leather emporium, and you’ll see how carefully my fellow kinksters examine it before purchasing one. In short, if the community respects a company, you know its products will be excellent.
• Safety: They must also distinguish between delivering intense sensations and harming someone. Doing so is even more challenging than designing or manufacturing a whip. Another reason is to ask a kinkster or two for their opinions before buying one. It’s especially true if they like the same whipping scenes as you do.
• Versatility: Surprisingly, whips aren’t always one trick ponies when it comes to how they feel or how they can be used. A good product is good at what it does, but a fantastic one can do much more. Ideally, the most versatile flogger could be used lightly, sensually or heavily, intensely, and everything in between.

I began selecting our review samples with twenty-five of the most popular ones. Using the criteria above, I narrowed them down to twenty, which I then sent to my team of sex toy testers.

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 Safety (25%) and Design (25%). After that comes Manufacturer (10%), Versatility (10%), and Materials (5%).

Using their feedback, I eliminated five more which I passed along to a select number of BDSM experts and sexologists to see what they thought of them.

Finally, I checked out what online reviewers said about the final candidates, which gave me these ten highest-rated BDSM whips.

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.

Name	Suede Dragon Tail	Faux Snakeskin	Black Dragon	Silicone Tickler	Neon Wand
Category	Best Overall	Budget	Luxury	Beginner	Electro
Average Rating	95%	94%	92%	91%	90%
Design	94%	92%	93%	91%	90%
Manufacturer	93%	92%	90%	91%	89%
Safety	94%	92%	91%	90%	92%
Versatility	95%	93%	91%	89%	88%
Price & Value	91%	94%	87%	93%	92%
Price Tag	$80	$39.99	$175	$13	$49.50
Material	Suede Leather	Faux Snakeskin	Medallion, Leather, Solid Handle & Kangaroo Skin	Rubber	Silicone & Metal
Length	32 inches	35 inches	48 inches	7 inches	20 inches
Color	Black & Silver	Red	Black & Silver	Black	Black & Silver

1. Stockroom’s Suede Dragon Tail Whip: Our Test Winner!

Why I Love Stockroom’s Suede Dragon Tail Whip:

Famous for their dedication to designing, crafting, and producing the finest BDSM equipment in the world, the Stockroom’s well-deserved reputation for creating high-quality BDSM gear is on full display with their Stockroom’s Suede Dragon Tail.

Though it may at first appear somewhat unorthodox, I have to give it to the Stockroom for giving us a whip that’s simultaneously sensual and great for intense impact play scenes.

Why did I select it as my overall favorite bondage whip? The answer is unlike most products on this list, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to seriously harm someone with it.

Wide and light as opposed to narrow and heavy like many whips, the Suede Dragon Tail Whip is ideal for novices or experienced BDSM enthusiasts alike.

The BDSM single-tail whip is made from extremely supple and sensual suede and is like being forcefully caressed by a sexy serpent–which explains its appropriate name.

With a total length of thirty-two inches, with six inches of an ergonomic handle, the Suede Dragon Tail is as effortless to swing as it is arousing to be struck with.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

After a lot of head-scratching, my team of sex toy testers and I admit there might be a teeny-tiny problem with the Suede Dragon Tail. I’m referring to what it’s made from, as suede can be somewhat difficult to maintain and extremely easy to stain.

Still, I can’t argue with the Stockroom’s decision to use it. I say this because, for all its challenges, suede is also luxuriously sensual and deliciously arousing–and an ideal choice for this amazing whip.

Why Stockroom’s Suede Dragon Tail Whip Is The Best BDSM Whip:

Take the Stockroom’s world-renowned BDSM equipment expertise, add a dash of innovation, and mix in a heaping helping of superior craftsmanship, and you’ll get their Suede Dragon Tail.

I’m so enamored of how this whip feels and how effortless it is; I’ll bet it’ll also become your favorite. It is simply that good, if not better.

But the Suede Dragon Tail is even more impressive, like how it ticks all of the following, and importantly kinky boxes:

• Manufacturer: No one makes finer quality BDSM toys and equipment than the Stockroom. So when they make a product, you know it’ll be outstandingly crafted. Every stick, each rivet, and everything else about their Suede Dragon Tail Whip screams quality. I whistled the first time I held it in my eager hands, so impressed I was by its perfect weight and balance.
• Materials: Super soft suede, and brightly polished metal fittings, are just a few of the high-grade materials the Stockroom used when making this whip. It’s like they scoured the globe for the finest of each, never settling for anything less than perfect for their incredibly enjoyable yet sharply intense whip.
• Design: Simple though they may look, it takes massive amounts of skill, backed up by years of experience, to make a good whip. Double the expertise and years in the BDSM community to craft such a unique and pleasurable one.
• Safety: More often than not, and rightly so, whips are considered extremely high-intensity toys. The problem is that this makes them challenging to get used to and enjoy. Enter Stockroom’s Suede Dragon Tail, a great way to get into whips and be fun for those who already love them.

Features:

• Materials: Four To Five Ounce Suede Leather Whip With Metal Fittings And A Wrist Loop
• Measurements: The Handle Is Six Inches Long With A Two And A Quarter Inch Strap. The Tail Is Twenty-Four Inches From Base To Tip. Its Total Length Is Thirty-Two Inches.
• Colors: Black And Silver

Pros:

• It’s brilliantly crafted from high-grade suede.
• It brilliantly balances sensuality with arousing intensity.
• The Stockroom put a lot of thought into its design and how it would feel to use.
• It’s a great all-around whip, perfect for novices and more experienced BDSM enthusiasts.

Cons:

• The Suede stains easily and requires careful maintenance.
• The Suede Dragon Tail may not be intense or gentle enough for some users.

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2. Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin Whip: Our Budget Pick

Why I love Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin Whip:

It’s hard enough to find a quality product, let alone one that won’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s why I’m so excited to find that Bondage Boutique doesn’t only make a great whip, but it costs less than twenty bucks.

You heard me right; here’s a beautiful and beautifully intense single-tail model for a mere nineteen ninety-nine. It’s also a rarity among BDSM whips because it’s so affordable and fun to use that you should get one sooner rather than later.

Stylish and elegant, Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin is a wonderful addition to your or your partner’s play bag.

I like to say it’s “wickedly good” because its length and flexibility can easily deliver a quick, bright sting.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Not so much a complaint as an observation; single-tail whips can be extremely intense. With this in mind, it’s best to try one out before purchasing Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin. However, considering it’ll only set you back nineteen ninety-five if you don’t like how it feels, it won’t be a financial hardship.

Why Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin Whip Is Our Budget Pick:

Hands down and bottom up, there’s no better or more affordable single-tail whip. As this whip’s also from Bondage Boutique, you know it’s exquisitely made, perfectly balanced, and more than worth its low price.

But there’s more to love about this budget-conscious and arousing fun whip:

• Manufacturer: The first time I used a Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin Whip, I was pleasantly shocked by how finely crafted it was. Never in a million years would I have thought I could own my own for less than twenty dollars. It’s remarkably easy to use and can deliver various intense sensations.
• Materials: Because it’s made from faux and not real snakeskin, it’s also effortless to clean and maintain. Not only that, but this snake whip will keep its stylish looks much longer without sacrificing an honest-to-gosh snake.
• Design: Single-tail models aren’t easy to make; the smallest little flaw can make them unusable or unsafe. Swinging a Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin, you’ll see for yourself why it’s my recommendation for a budget product.

Features:

• Materials: Phthalate-Free Faux Snakeskin
• Measurements: Thirty-five inches From Tip To Tail.
• Colors: Red

Pros:

• It’s an amazingly-crafted single-tail whip with a wrist loop.
• It’s created out of easy-to-maintain and non-allergic faux snakeskin.
• It looks fabulous and feels intense.

Cons:

• Single tails are often too intense for beginners.

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3. Stockroom’s Black Dragon Tail Whip: Our Luxury Pick!

Why I Love Stockroom’s Black Dragon Tail Whip:

From low-cost to ultra-lavish, my next list entry is a fetish-fashion diva’s fantasy.

Fashioned from fine Italian upholstery leather, Stockroom’s Black Dragon Tail Whip will be the bell of the ball when you swing it at your next dungeon party. But looks aren’t everything, as this super soft leather whip is as fun to experience as it is to wear.

Every inch of the Black Dragon Tail proudly proclaims its kinky pedigree. Its spiral-patterned handle won’t slip out of your hand, and the silver medallion set into it is a mark of BDSM excellence.

So confident is the Stockroom regarding their peerless dedication to quality their Black Dragon Tail even comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Suffice it to say that Italian upholstery leather and the rest of the Black Dragon Tail Whip’s superior quality materials and craftsmanship come with a price. But steep though it is at one hundred and seventy-five dollars, you’ll never feel it’s overpriced. Still, it’s a serious investment that many kinksters may never be able to afford.

Why Stockroom’s Black Dragon Tail Whip Is Our Premium Pick:

Ornate and refined doesn’t begin to describe this astoundingly opulent whip. If it didn’t feel incredible, I’d say it’s more of a prop than a real BDSM toy. But it’s a real work of art because swinging or being struck by it and you’ll get why the Stockroom’s artisans are considered the Michelangelos of kink.

If you need further convincing, let me explain why their Black Dragon Tail is undoubtedly my preferred luxury whip worth one hundred and seventy-five dollars, if not more.

• Materials: The Stockroom’s use of fine but Italian upholstery leather for a snake whip says a great deal. They could have cut corners and given us a beautiful and pleasurable product, but they went the extra mile. The same applies to the Black Dragon Tail Whip’s long list of fine details, like its kangaroo hide handle. For instance, the silver medallion set into the base or that it has a limited lifetime warranty.
• Design: Sometimes, I think the Stockroom is just showing off. Making a premium product is one thing, but their Black Dragon Tail Whip is buttery smooth to swing and backs a sexy wallop. Not that I’m complaining, mind you. This spanking device should be in a museum, not a play space. Still, I’m over the moon regarding the Stockroom’s BDSM toy-making brilliance and style.
• Versatility: Dragon tails are unique among whips; technically, a single-tailed model is less intense than narrower types. So though you may think they’ll hurt, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised by their often luscious sensuality. Newbies and whipping enthusiasts will get off on the nearly limitless scenes the Black Dragon Tail is great for.

Features:

• Materials: Silver Medallion, Italian Upholstery Leather, Solid Handle, And Kangaroo Skin
• Measurements: Four Feet Long
• Colors: Black And Silver

Pros:

• The Black Dragon Tail is so beautiful and pleasurable it’ll take your breath away.
• It’s expertly made from Italian upholstery leather.
• It comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

Cons:

• It requires precise and careful maintenance to avoid damaging it.
• It’s not vegan-friendly.
• It might be harder to control because it lacks a wrist loop.

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4. Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler/Whip: Most Beginner-Friendly

Why I Love Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler:

Who else but the Stockroom also makes the optimal whip for people who have yet to explore the pleasures of impact play?

As well made as their other BDSM toys, their Silicone Tickler/Whip is a great choice for novices or experienced kinksters into lighter play styles.

Its lightness makes it a fantastic option for breast, genitals, or thigh play. However hard you swing it or what part of someone you strike with it, the Silicone Tickler is deliciously safe and sensual.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Though great for beginners and sensory play enthusiasts, the Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler/Whip will probably be too light for hardcore whipping fans. But this one is still worth purchasing if you want to change up an impact play scene.

Why Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler Is The Most Beginner-Friendly:

Here’s a playful little whip every impact play novice has to buy. Swing it as often or forcefully as possible as it will never hurt your loved ones. You might sting their most sensitive bits or produce a tickling sensation, but that’s about it. Put all this together, and there’s nothing like Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler/Whip to see why so many people enjoy a good whipping.

Here are a few other reasons why I’m giving it my award as the most beginner-friendly whip:

• Manufacturer: The Stockroom is at it again with its risk-free but fun-feeling tickler. It’s remarkably sturdy, too, so you can use it repeatedly without its strands coming loose. It’s crafted from quality silicone to be sterilized and safe for almost everyone’s body.
• Safety: The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler/Whip is as safe as houses, making learning about whipping fun and sensual. Because it only costs thirteen dollars, you can buy more than one to use with friends or have a backup should your first become damaged.

You can read more about tickler sex toy products in this article.

Features:

• Materials: Silicone Rubber
• Measurements: Its Strands Are Seven Inches Long.
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• There’s no better starter whip for novices than this Silicone Tickler.
• Its Low cost and durable design make this a worry-free BDSM sex toy.
• Its strands are made from body-safe silicone, making them simple to clean.
• The right whip for many different play styles.

Cons:

• This tickler is probably too light for more experienced enthusiasts.

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5. The KinkLab Neon Wand Attachment: Our Electro Pick!

Why I Love The Neon Wand Attachment:

For people craving a more shocking experience, may I suggest plugging KinkLab’s Electro-Whip into their Neon Wand, and sparks will fly!

Electric sex toys aren’t easy to make, the least of which can be used with specially designed BDSM whips, but KinkLab did that and more.

Their electrified brilliance is all over their Electro-Whip Neon Wand Attachment. It’s perfectly safe when used correctly, delivers the exact amount of voltage in the right way to be fun, and itches like nothing before or since.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

While the people at KinkLab are experts at combining electricity with whips, I recommend that only our well-trained and experienced readers use this shocking toy. The risk of injury is too high.

But if you know your way around a violet wand, then by all means, pick up their Electro-Whip Neon Wand Attachment. Everyone you use it on will light up with pleasure.

Why The KinkLab Neon Wand Attachment Is The Best Electro BDSM Whip:

Nothing tops this attachment for adding a high-voltage thrill to your impact play activities. Plug it into KinkLab’s famous neon wand, which works perfectly with the rest of their ElectroErotic line, and be prepared to be impressed.

Though not for the faint of heart or the electric-play inexperienced, the KinkLab Neon Wand Attachment is the safest, most well-made, and most pleasurable money can buy.

Though there’s a long list of other excellent reasons why I feel KinkLab’s Neon Wand Attachment is my preferred electro whip among all the products we looked at:

• Manufacturer: KinkLab is the foremost and one of the highest-respected electricity-play companies and the only one you or anyone else should buy this attachment from. Other manufacturers may do as good a job, but only KinkLab has decades of experience making and designing safe electricity play sex toys.
• Safety: The most important thing about neon wand attachments is to be as safe as possible. It’s why their whip attachment is on this list, as when used correctly, you and those you play with are less likely to be injured.

You can find more e-stim toys in this extensive guide.

Features:

• Materials: Conductive Silicone, Metal Fittings
• Measurements: The Cat O Nine Tails Portion Is Twenty Inches Long. Each Of Its Tails Is A Quarter Inch Wide.
• Colors: Black And Silver

Pros:

• The people at KinkLab are experts at designing and creating safe electricity-play BDSM toys.
• It’s capable of producing many unique and arousing sensations.

Cons:

• The attachment requires the purchase of KinkLab’s neon wand.
• Electricity play is not recommended for BDSM novices as it requires training to be done safely.

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Other Good Alternatives

Thong Whip With Spiked Tails If you want to add more pain or extra sting to the spanking session look no further than the Stockroom’s incredibly intense and arguably fiercest spiked cat o’ nine tails. Whip this toy out, and even the most extreme masochists will whimper in fear and delight at the prospect of having their backsides stung by this fearsome implement.

Scandal Bull Whip by CalExotics is the most sexy BDSM whip. It’s striking to look at and be on the receiving end of. Elegantly intimidating and gorgeously brutal, it’s a BDSM bull whip worthy of admiration and a submissive’s worship.

Sportsheets Saffron our preferred braided model has to be this intricately woven whip by the kinky-brilliant minds at Sportsheets. Their Saffron braided whip is the pinnacle of elegance and intensity from the handle to each tightly knotted strand.

Sportsheets Body Tickler is what happens with BDSM toy-making experts who want to go heavy metal on you or your submissive’s asses. Fitted with a steel core, this is less a tickler and more a pleasurable flail. It’s guaranteed to hit all the right and especially arousing places and put a happy grimace on the faces of die-hard masochists everywhere. It’s a great option for temperature play or punishment play scenes.

Doc Johnson The Quad I’ve ever seen is this dildo-handled silicone sexy beast of a flogger. Here’s a whip that’s as fun to give and receive as it’s a pleasure to get hit by it as it is to be penetrated by it. Great for both vaginal and anal play, it’s a BDSM flogger that keeps coming–as will every fortunate bottom you decide to use it on.

What Is A BDSM Whip?

A BDSM whip is an impact play implement designed to be used on recipients’ buttocks. They may also be employed on a person’s back, shoulders, or thighs during a play session. However, these areas are less durable and may lead to serious or permanent injury.

Whips can be made from faux leather, real leather, rubber, silicone, or snakeskin.

There’s a huge variety of impact play whips available for purchase. Some are for specific types of BDSM play or to strike certain parts of your or your play partner’s body. They are also made from many materials, including leather, rubber, or latex.

But Why Should I Use One?

There are many reasons why you may enjoy swinging or being struck by a whip to enhance your sex life. Of them, one of the most popular is because they can be extremely intense. Several kinksters say whips are the most severe BDSM sexual toys ever. [1]

But whips don’t always cause serious pain; many are great for sensation play. It all depends on how it’s made, what it’s made from, and whether it is used on your or your partner’s body.

Many kinksters equally enjoy how flamboyant and stylish whips can be. Nothing says BDSM better than swinging a wicked faux BDSM leather whip or being on the receiving end of one of these impact toys.

Types of BDSM Whips

I wish I had the space and time to review every make and model. Though I can give you at least some idea of how they’re designed, made, and can be used.

Universally, whips are one of the most popular sex toys. By this, I’m referring to one person using one to strike the human body of another. Due to this, they tend to be loose like a rope, unlike a BDSM cane which is stiffer and less pliant.

Whips: A BDSM whip is a single, long length of material such as faux leather or silicone. Some are less than two feet long though others, like bullwhips, can be anywhere from six to eight feet long. I like to say the longer, the more intense and potential injuries it’ll be. But that’s not a hard and fast rule, as what a whip it is made from and how thick also plays a part. A lust product is good for intense or light-impact play.

Ticklers: On the very light side of the whip spectrum are ticklers. These devices are shorter, sometimes created from faux leather or faux fur, and may or may not resemble an animal tail. Ticklers are much safer to use than other sex toys and are great for sensation play scenes. For this reason, I say they are the only light play whips to use on someone’s chest, genitals, or thighs.

Riding Crops: A tried and true BDSM classic, a riding crop is shorter and springier and usually has a leather or faux leather wrist loop at one end and a handle on the other. Though many BDSM companies make crops, BDSM enthusiasts also get theirs from equestrian shops. Riding crops sit between ticklers and whips, regarding how intense a riding BDSM crop can feel.

Despite their popularity, crops aren’t easy to use and may require a lot of practice to be effective or pleasurable. A riding crop is sometimes a BDSM ornament rather than a real sex toy.

Quirt: What happens when you take a whip and give it, not one but two tips? The answer is a quirt. Not as long as a single tail, on the intensity scale, quirts lay above ticklers but below most whips. Quirts can be a great introductory toy as their twin tips provide more diffused, less intense sensations than other toys.

Floggers: Another classic impact play toy is a flogger or cat o’ nine tails. Technically part of the whip family, floggers are bundles of leather, faux leather, or latex strands bound to a sturdy handle. A leather flogger will deliver a deeper sensation than a thinner or longer-stranded one. A leather or faux leather flogger may be more challenging to clean than a faux leather flogger. A Mischief faux leather flogger or a Mischief crystal whip is a good place to start.

How To Use A BDSM Whip?

I feel that whips require a fair amount of practice to be used effectively or, more crucially, safely. It’s very easy for a whip not to land where you want it to, which can be annoying, irritating, or even cause serious injury [1].

I recommend you don’t use any product without spending a long time learning how it behaves. I’ve found that some of my whips need to be held a certain way with a firm grip, or they won’t behave themselves. Other options include trying some bondage positions first, before getting started with a whip.

A pillow is a great target for your whip training [3]. Place it where it best mirrors a human’s posterior and try to hit it. But don’t just strike it anywhere. Instead, focus on handing the tip of your whip to a palm-sized area. Why am I suggesting this and not a smaller or larger space?

It may be too much for them to handle if you strike someone in the same spot. Instead, work to get your whip to move slightly around, boosting their endorphins.

Accuracy is also important to avoid hitting their tailbone. Because it’s the tip of the spine, hitting it too hard or too many times could result in severe harm or even paralysis.

If you’re nervous, try a leather flogger, faux leather flogger, or suede flogger, as they don’t require as much accuracy as a leather riding crop or a single-tail version. These whips won’t create a stinging sensation which some submissives or their dominant partner prefer for low-impact play scenes.

Part of learning how to wield a whip is understanding how it feels. I recommend experiencing a stroke before trying to use your whip on someone else. It will give greater respect for those you play with and help you know how painful and pleasurable they can be.

Another is to get you and the person you plan on whipping in the right spot. One, to reduce the risk of injuring them, and two, to keep you from getting a stiff neck, as swinging a whip can wreck your back, shoulders, and hands when done incorrectly. And don’t forget to agree on limits and a safe word before you start!

Pro Tip: You can add a spanking skirt or a spanking bench to spice up your spanking sessions.

How To Clean a BDSM Whip?

Do not wash or maintain a whip for BDSM without first checking what the manufacturer suggests. Should the company where you bought yours not provide cleaning instructions, write or call to find out. Some sex shops might be able to tell you how to clean your whips as well.

If you cannot learn this information, then it’s okay to try to clean your whips. Even so, it’s better to use less rather than more; otherwise, you can ruin or harm yourself and those you play with.

Gear made from natural materials can be difficult to maintain. A leather, snakeskin, or flogger is easily damaged and should only be cleaned when necessary. Because they can’t be fully sterilized, natural whips should be considered one-person toys and not used with anyone else. For instance, a leather flogger is more difficult to maintain than a faux leather one.

Rubber, latex, faux leather, or silicone whips can be cleaned with hot or cold water mixed with a small amount of sex toy cleaner or antibacterial soap. Follow this with rinsing in similarly warm water and thoroughly drying with a lint-free cloth, and you’re good to go.

You can read more on how to clean BDSM sex toys in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Product Is Best For Beginners?

The Stockroom’s Silicone Tickler is my ideal choice for beginners as it’s the perfect blend of sensuality and sexuality and how effortlessly and easily it can be used. Because this whip is formed from medical grade silicone, it’s quick and easy to clean and can be used on more than one person.

Are BDSM whips safe?

When used correctly, whips can be used safely [2]. But when used incorrectly, they can and have caused severe injuries. A qualified whip expert should train you before using it on another human being. It’s one of those BDSM toys that also requires considerable hands-on experience. But if you do the work and focus on making your scenes safe rather than looking good, you’ll be a whipping master in no time.

How To Store A BDSM Whip?

I recommend keeping your whips where they won’t be exposed to direct sunlight or where they’ll get too hot or cold. Some BDSM players hang them in their closets but I prefer to stow mine in a plastic bag under my bed.

However, hanging storage will prevent them from getting tangled. An extra-long suede flogger is best stored vertically, as are floggers with multiple tails. Whips with shorter tails don’t need to be suspended, but if yours has a rigid handle, you might want to hang it up.

You can read more on how to store BDSM sex toys in this guide.

How To Make A BDSM Whip?

Though tempting, I do not recommend attempting to make a whip. Sure, they may appear easy to make, but an expert knows how to create products to stay on target. Master whip makers also have years of experience understanding how to get them the right length and what materials to be safe. You can read more on how to make a BDSM whip in this article.

What Hurts More: Crop Or Whip?

Whether a crop or a whip delivers, the most sensations usually depend on who is swinging and what either toy is made of. They are frequently higher on the sensation spectrum as their tip travels far faster than a crop. In the world of whips, the speed tends to equal how sharp, intense, or painful a toy can be. Another option is spanking paddles, which you can read more about here.

How To Swing A BDSM Whip?

Golf and swinging a whip have much in common: you want to use your hips and shoulders instead of your wrist or arm. However, you’ll probably want to use a different swing if a whip is shorter or stiffer. The trick about using a whip is finding a way to use it repeatedly over a long time [1].

Watch a whip expert, and you’ll see them strike the same area a dozen or more times in rapid succession. This method allows the receiver to get used to it and steadily build up their endorphins, which is why whips are a popular BDSM toy.

Primary Sources

1. KinkWeekly. Whip Essentials (February 2016)

2. Cosmopolitan. 9 Best Sex Whips, Crops, and Floggers (September 2022)

3. Niki Davis-Fainbloom. Impact Play: How To Safely Explore Your Erotic Spanking Fetish (March 21, 2022)

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