SEI MIO - Double Standards - Whip/Tickler

SEI MIO Double Standards puts two moods on one handle: a soft feather tickler at one end and a faux leather flogger at the other. Start with feathers trailing over the skin, then flip it round for flicks and sharper little stings. At 69 cm (27 in) long and slender, it's light in the hand and easy to control, which makes it an approachable first impact toy.

Two ends, one scene

The contrast is the point. Light feather strokes along the ribs, neck or inner arms build anticipation; a few flicks from the faux leather fronds snap the attention back. Switching ends without changing toys keeps the rhythm going, and pairing it with a blindfold means your partner never knows which end is coming next.

Using the flogger end

Don't expect heavy, thuddy impact. Think wrist flicks rather than full arm swings. Aim the fronds at the buttocks, thighs and shoulder blades, and stay off the spine, kidneys, face and joints. Start softly, watch your partner's reactions and build only as fast as they want.

Using the tickler end

Feathers work almost anywhere the skin is sensitive: the backs of the knees, the waist, the collarbone, the soles of the feet. Vary speed and pressure, and try it with your partner held in place by a pair of cuffs for a teasing, can't-squirm-away feel.

Care

SEI MIO lists spot clean only. Keep the feathers dry, shake them out after use and store the toy where the plumes won't be crushed. Wipe the faux leather fronds with a barely damp cloth.

Specifications

• Brand: SEI MIO by Creative Conceptions
• Type: dual-ended flogger and feather tickler
• Length: 69 cm (27 in)
• Ends: feather tickler; faux leather fronds
• Build: slender and lightweight
• Care: spot clean only

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