A Comprehensive Guide to BDSM Whips and Their Use

BDSM is the world where pleasure meets pain, where boundaries are broadened and desires spoken up about. This guide centers around one element of BDSM – whipping and flogging, one of the first steps in uncovering your kinky side.

The sensation of supple leather caressing your skin, teasing and tempting with every stroke, is one not to resist during sex. You’re on the right page if the adrenaline-fueled anticipation of the first crack of the whip to fill the air sends shivers down your spine.

BDSM whipping isn't just about physical sensation; it's about trust, communication, and the intoxicating dance between dominance and submission. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, you will find something here for yourself.

Tighten your grip and get down to the nitty-gritty of BDSM whips and floggers and everything you have to know before using it!

Types of BDSM Whips and Floggers

The BDSM market never stops amazing lovers of rough sex, and with so many options available, your head will start spinning even before you get down to whipping.

When exploring whipping or flogging, you will likely encounter the two main types of BDSM equipment – BDSM whips and floggers.

A BDSM whip is one made with a handle, thong, a single fall, and a cracker. A whip is usually made of a flexible material like silicone or leather and designed to produce a striking sound upon impact. The snapping sound, together with the sensation of gentle caressing to a sharp sting, is what makes whipping so exciting.

A flogger, on the other hand, comes with multiple strands attached to a handle. Unlike a whip, the stinging sensation is spread on the larger area of the body. The flowing tails also feel gentle to the skin up until a flogger hits the skin with an intense thud.

If you are a bondage sex toy beginner looking forward to being whipped or a whipper, we would recommend experimenting with a single-tail whip. This type of whip is easier to control, so you can aim precisely for the sweet spot. 

Whip Types

Now comes the fun part of choosing a proper whip for your night-long pleasures of pain, submission, and domination during kinky couples play with sex toys. Here are the main types of whips serving slightly different purposes:

Other types of BDSM whips also include a cane, flicker, quart, and many more. Undoubtedly, once you start stocking up on whips, you won’t need to tame your inner beast anymore.

Flogger Types

When it comes to BDSM tools, the diversity of whips can be overwhelming, but floggers offer a more straightforward approach. BDSM floggers come in a variety of styles, primarily distinguished by their size, number of tails, and the materials used.

Material & Size: Basic leather and deerskin floggers feature wide strips and are softer to the touch, ideal for partners with a lower pain threshold. On the other hand, if your partner craves stringier sensations, a thong-style flogger with narrower tails may be preferable.

Number of Tails: The number of tails is a crucial consideration. Opt for a flogger with numerous tails if you desire a deep, thudding sensation that ignites your passion. Conversely, if you prefer a sharper impact spread across a broader area of the body, a flogger with fewer tails is the way to go.

Design of tails: Each flogger boasts its unique design, including braided or knotted tails that amplify the intensity of the sensation, sending exhilarating shivers down your spine.

Materials

Are you ready to indulge in the world of BDSM implements? Are you drawn to the commanding crack of a firm crop or the seductive tease of a sensual tickler? Before you decide, consider the material from which these tantalizing tools are crafted.

The choice of material not only impacts its quality but also dictates the severity of the impact it delivers, the mark it will leave, and the ease of maintenance.

Leather

• Leather is a very durable material, and leather whips are not to be joked with!
• Delivering not only stinging pain but a satisfying thudding sound.
• Leather whips can last a lifetime, but you need to disinfect the whip after every use.
• Simply washing it with mild soap, followed by a mink oil moisturizing, should be sufficient to keep it in good shape.

PU Leather

• Polyurethane leather is an imitation of leather, yet don’t underestimate its intensity.
• A firm, precise spank is all you need to hear a longing snapping sound.
• PU leather is easier to maintain since the material is less porous. Cleaning it with a mild soap is enough.
• However, PU leather isn’t as durable as leather. That’s why you should always check the material for tear and wear and replace it with a new toy after several uses.

Silicone

• Silicone whips don’t need much strength to leave a marking on a sweet, soft spot on the body.
• You don’t need to be firm or strong when using silicone whips as they are quite lightweight, but the end will surely inflict pain.
• Maintaining silicone doesn’t involve much effort. As with any BDSM whip, it needs to be disinfected after every play.
• If the whole whip is made of silicone, you can boil it for a maximum of 10 minutes before cleaning it with antibacterial soap.

Rubber

• Rubber is for BDSM pros and those with high pain thresholds.
• Rubber whips leave not only markings on the skin but may also lead to cuts. Hence, use it if you’ve trained your wrist enough.
• Rubber whips are extremely durable and heavy. Since they may come in contact with blood, cleaning it thoroughly should be your utmost priority.
• Not only that but rubber whips are not recommended for use with multiple partners.
• Rubber BDSM toys can be washed with warm water and antibacterial soap.

Wood

• Traditional, hardcore BDSM enthusiasts would go for wooden whips for many reasons.
• Not only to inflict stinging pain but to hear the begging of their partners for more spankings.
• You can expect a good number of kinky nights with a durable wooden paddle.
• The maintenance requires more effort to keep the toy in good condition, but it’s worth the time. Not only do you need to disinfect the whip and soak it in water for about half an hour once a month.
• Make sure to hydrate the wood and stop using it when you notice the material becomes too brittle. Pulling out splinters out of the ass cheeks is not the painful pleasure we are talking about here.

Feathers

• It is usually ticklers that come with feathers for a rather vanilla yet super sensual sex night.
• When cleaning feathers, you should be gentle and careful not to pull them out of the tip.
• You can wash a tickler with a mild soap and let it air dry.

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What’s the Difference Between a Whip and a Flogger?

Although used for the same purpose, a BDSM whip and a flogger differ in design and sensation.

A whip is typically a single long tail with a square or triangle end attached to a handle. It’s effortless to wield, and it delivers a satisfying sharp and stinging sensation, especially when crafted from leather or rubber.

On the contrary, a flogger features at least 10 tails made of rope, leather, suede, and other materials. The tails are typically shorter but wider; hence, they deliver a more diffuse sensation, covering a larger area of the body.

When compared, whips deliver a sharper and more focused sensation with each strike, while floggers are great for both gentle caressing and a more intense thud.

How to Use a Flogger or Whip?

To use a BDSM whip like a pro, you should know where to hit, what techniques to use, and what positions to take.

Where to Hit

When flogging or whipping, the whole body is your canvas. But most people go for buttocks and thighs. The unspoken rule is to target meaty parts because ribs, arms, genitals, and back should be treated with extra care.

The no-go places are the face, kidney, feet, spine, and coccyx. Wounds that are healing should also be avoided at all costs.

Once you find the sweet spots, the kinky nights will take a new spin.

Techniques

It’s a no-brainer that when whipping, you should be standing in close proximity but not too close to avoid a whip wrapping around the body. But it’s not the technique we want to share with you.

Overhand: The overhand technique might be the simplest to master. To perform it, keep your forearm and elbow in a straight line, and don’t point your elbow outward. Grip the whip and keep it laid on the ground behind your back. Next, pull the thong and throw it over your shoulder, aiming for that sweet spot. No rush, though; take it slow and build up the intensity, one tantalizing crack at a time.

Circus Crack: This one is an interesting one but you need a bit of practice before performing it with your partner. What you need to do is swing the whip forward and up so that you can hit the sweet spot when pulling the whip down. The whip should move like the letter S.

Reserve Snap: This technique works best with long and flexible whips. You need to create a circle over your head with a whip and hit the spot you were aiming for. The reserve snap method makes quite a powerful impact, so don’t try it unless you have mastered the previous two.

Positions

When it comes to BDSM, there are no limitations as far as your desires go, provided you previously discussed your and your partner’s needs.

As for whipping, you should keep your glutes relaxed and knees slightly bent on a flat surface. The better hold of a whip you have, the easier it will get to move around and always hit the right spot.

Standing position is great, but there are many various hot positions for spanking you should experience with your partner.

One of them is Over the Dom’s Lap, a basic yet sexy position to keep your partner in control and their meatiest spot open for punishing. The next suggestion is On All Fours, also known as doggy, which works excellently with whipping and keeping the buttocks steady and ready.

Finally, the Over the Desk is the position impossible to resist with a whip in your hands. Have your partner bent over a table or desk and have fun with those things and buttocks.

If you want your partner to move as little as possible, try light bonding with handcuffs or a blindfold.

BDSM Safety and Aftercare

Never neglect the condition your whip is in. It’s fairly easy to maintain your BDSM tools once you set it as a rule to clean and disinfect everything after every play. Some whips should be used with multiple partners for obvious safety reasons.

Always have a sex toy cleaner in your BDSM toy box – it’s the simplest method of keeping your leather and silicone whips and floggers sanitized. Our cleaning sprays are made of highly concentrated soaps, yet they are gentle and non-toxic to delicate materials.

Explore Your BDSM Kinks with Whips and Floggers

BDSM implements offer a gateway to experiences you want to continue exploring - and is there a better way to introduce whips and floggers to your sex life? We think not! The unforgettable sensation of pain, pleasure, and profound intimacy are what draws people to BDSM.

At Adult Toy Shop, we offer toys for self-discovery and exploration of dominance and submission. We hope this guide will help you find the whips and floggers to fill your hot nights with even more pleasure and boundless excitement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is flogging?

Flogging is basically what whipping is – the act of spanking another person with a flogger. Flogging is a BDSM play that is used for sensual pleasure and punishment.

How to introduce BDSM whipping into your sex?

BDSM should be based on communication and trust, so there are certain dos and don’ts.

The dos of BDSM whipping include having a safeword and following good practices of aftercare. The don’ts include ignoring your partner’s needs and wants and ignoring their requests.