The BDSM crop is one of the most versatile impact play toys you can get. It is excellent for disciplining your sub and playing with medium-impact play and is suited for beginners and experienced BDSM practitioners. The crop is lightweight and is perfect for delivering well-aimed blows to your partner. There is a broad range of BDSM crops, and we tested a whole lot of them. Thus, we bring you an expert guide on how to choose a BDSM crop, along with some tips for more effective crop play.
What is a BDSM Crop?
The BDSM crop derives from the riding crop, a long, flexible shaft wound in leather that has a flat tip at the end. Used in equestrian sports, it has found its way into the BDSM playbook as it is one of the perfect impact toys you can find.
The crop is perfect for spanking, as the impact increases blood flow to the skin; it increases sensitivity and can even cause spontaneous orgasms, but more on this later on. The crop is easy to control, as the shaft is flexible, and the end is often made from folded leather that delivers the blow on a concentrated area, intensifying sensations.
How to Select a BDSM Crop?
The crops come in varied shapes and sizes, and the entire selection process is exciting and builds anticipation. We share the key points to know when you choose a BDSM riding crop, so please check out the selection criteria we apply:
- Material – most riding crops are made from leather or vegan leather and have metal or plastic shafts. Some models have a plastic shaft wrapped in leather or PU lining for a sexier look. The leather models look more serious and are very durable, as are the models made from metal shafts. The flat tip of the riding crop is usually made from folded leather and vegan leather, or it can be made from vinyl or even lace.
- Crop length – the length of the crop is one of the first things you need to check, as it will determine the distance you can be at when you use it. The length of the shaft influences the flexibility, and a longer crop is usually more flexible, and you can tease your partner from a greater distance. It also allows for a sexier snap, as the shaft flexes and the tip makes a snapping sound when it hits the skin.
- Handle design – the handle needs to be well made and easy to grip, as you won’t want your crop slipping from your hand when you play with it. Some models come with a wrist loop on the handle so you can drop the handle but not lose the crop during play. Some models have flogger-like strands on the handle, and these have a dual purpose – a crop and a flogger.
How to Use a BDSM Crop?
The crop is used to punish or tease a partner, as the tapping of the crop makes the skin more sensitive, at the same time producing a distinct smacking sound that many find arousing. Here we share some tips on how to use a BDSM crop:
- Smack your partner – the crop is perfect for smacking your partner, especially on the butt, their thighs, breasts, and hands. You can also use lighter taps around the genitals, as they will increase skin sensitivity and improve blood flow, enhancing sensations.
- Direct the play – a crop is also handy for directing the session, and you can use it to point to things and lightly smack your partner if they are disobedient.
- Always engage in aftercare – aftercare is necessary when you engage in some power play or impact play. It includes physical care, like applying ice or soothing cream, and emotional care, like praising the partner and discussing the experience.
We covered the essential points of how to choose a BDSM crop. Our experts also shared some tips on how to use a crop, but we have written a lot more how-to choose and how-to-use guides for you. We also invite you to check out our sex toy store, and we promise you will be impressed with the selection of BDSM crops, canes, paddles, BDSM gear, sex furniture, dildos, vibrators, and more.
FAQs
What crop is best for beginners?
A beginner should use a shorter crop with a broader tip, as it helps with aim and direction. Still, the short crop is more straightforward to maneuver, and you can still inflict a good smack without risking hurting your partner.
Where can I strike my partner with a crop?
The crop brings a stinging sensation that is localized on a smaller area. So, you can use a crop and smack your partner’s butt, thighs, legs, breasts, hands, and even genitalia. Please be aware that you need to apply light taps on the genitals, as you want to increase sensitivity and not hurt your partner.
Is it painful to use a crop?
The crop is the most beginner-friendly impact toy you can get, as it provides an excellent smacking sound and significant sting without too much pain. The flogger is the next-level impact toy, and the whip is the most painful of all.