How to pick the perfect riding crop
A riding crop is synonymous with impact play and sensation play, but riding crops were initially intended for the equestrian world; however, many riding crops are now designed for erotic play.
What is a riding crop?
A riding crop is an implement with a long semi-flexible pole with a base handle that you hold, and on the other end, the tip has several different tips you can choose from that are used to create a strike and sound.
A riding crop can be used in many different types of play, similar to paddles or floggers in impact play. Still, it can also be used in sensation play by creating little licks across your partner’s body as they quiver in anticipation of the next strike.
How to pick the best riding crop for you?
As with all toys and accessories, many of us have a color theme that we prefer when it comes to sex toys or implements. I personally like the classic black leather look, but there as many different colors you can choose from; whether it be neon pink crop with diamante encrusted handle, it depends on you and your theme.
You will need to determine the flexibility and length you want your crop. The more flexible the crop is, the more the strike will sting. A more flexible riding crop is ideal for impact play but opt for a less flexible pole if you want a riding crop for sensation play. When it comes to the length of the crop, it will also affect the strike; the longer a crop, the more flexible it will be. The length of the riding crop will limit where and how you can use it; a long riding crop will be impractical if you have a small play area or you are in close proximity to your partner.
The handle and tip are crucial; always pay attention to the dimensions of the handle and make sure that you will be able to hold it comfortably in your hand. It’s always about the tip… The tip is crucial for what type of play you have in mind; the impact of the tip is typically the same regardless of the shape. The tip is personal similar to the color; do you want your riding crop to look hardcore or cute with a little heart tip? Some riding crops can be ordered with spikes or studs for different sensations, depending on your type of play.
A wrist loop always comes in handy with impact play implements; with it slipped around your wrist, there is less chance of it falling out of your hands or flying across the room. It is also great for storage; a riding crop needs to be hung in a closet or play cabinet. It can not be bent or folded, and with a loop on the handle, it makes storage so much easier.
So now that you know the basics, it’s time to find your perfect riding crop.
A riding crop is an implement with a long semi-flexible pole with a base handle that you hold, and on the other end, the tip has several different tips you can choose from that are used to create a strike and sound.