Sportsheets Saffron Faux Fur Flogger

Half tickle, half sting: the Sportsheets Saffron Faux Fur Flogger bundles soft black faux fur with red faux leather tails on one woven handle, so a single toy covers both ends of sensation play. Drag it slowly and the fur does the talking; flick it from the wrist and the leather adds a light, bright snap. As a first faux fur flogger it's forgiving, made for couples who are curious about impact but not sure yet how much they'll like.

Two textures in one bundle

Fur and leather feel completely different on skin. The faux fur is plush and a little ticklish, lovely for slow strokes over the back, stomach and thighs. The faux leather tails are flatter and smoother, and they're what create the sting when the flogger moves quickly. Because the two are mixed together, every stroke carries a little of both. Slow movements let the fur lead, while quick flicks bring the leather forward. That blend lets you move gradually from teasing to impact without ever switching tools.

How to use a faux fur flogger

Begin with no impact at all. Let the falls hang and draw them across the skin in long, slow sweeps, then swirl them in small circles. Once the receiver is relaxed, try a light flick from the wrist, aiming at fleshy areas: the upper back between the shoulder blades (not on the spine), the buttocks and the backs of the thighs. Build up slowly, check in after each change, and alternate a few flicks with a soft drag so the skin can settle. Practise your aim on a pillow first, so the tips land where you mean them to.

Who it suits

This flogger is for light play. The falls are airy rather than heavy, so it won't give a deep, thuddy impact, and that's exactly why it makes a good warm-up tool, or a whole session for someone who wants a tingle rather than a mark. It also works nicely with a blindfold, where the wearer can't tell whether fur or leather is coming next. Know you want more bite? The Saffron Flogger has thirty faux leather falls on a metal handle, and the Saffron Braided Flogger is another option in the same line.

Grip and storage

The handle is woven, which gives your fingers something to hold even when your palms get warm, and a faux leather wrist leash hangs from the end. Slip it over your wrist while you play so the flogger can't fly out of your hand, then use the same loop to hang it on a hook afterwards. Hanging keeps the fur from being crushed and the leather tails straight.

Cleaning

Shake out the fur after each session and tease it apart with your fingers if it clumps. Wipe the leather tails with a damp cloth and mild soap, and spot-clean the fur rather than soaking it. Let everything dry hanging down. During play, keep it away from body lotion and massage oil, since oil mats faux fur quickly and is hard to get out.

Specifications

• Brand: Sportsheets, Saffron collection
• Falls: faux fur mixed with faux leather
• Handle: woven grip
• Wrist leash: faux leather, doubles as a hanging loop
• Colours: black fur with red tails
• Vegan materials

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