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Review: Ruff Doggie Styles Fluffy Flogger

The Ruff Doggie Styles Fluffy Flogger was the first flogger I ever purchased for myself. I bought it before I was really getting into the BDSM scene, and I wanted something non-threatening. Clearly, this was before I morphed into the Domme I am becoming, because now I love to leave marks. *insert devious grin here*

I found the flogger at my local toy shop, but couldn’t bring myself to part with the ridiculous sum they were asking. However, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I loved the braided handle, the pink (sometimes I like pink, mostly when it’s on an implement of pain… I guess I find it ironic), the fluff. It was pretty well reflective of my attitude toward impact play at the time, fun and not too serious.  I decided to go back and get it, but it was gone… thank god for the internet. I located one and it was quickly on the way!

The Ruff Doggie Styles Fluffy Flogger is well made and sturdy. The handle is 9″ with 5″ of grip space, there are knobs on each end and a loop for hanging. The handle is woven/braided leather and is not weighted for balance. The falls are 18″ (for a total length of 28″, loop to tip) and are a combination of black suede and pink faux fur. The suede falls surround the fur, but you can’t tell when using it.

Now, in use, there are a couple of ways of looking at it… the beginner’s perspective, and the seasoned player’s. I’m going to start with the more experienced first.

If you are a regular player, heavy or not, you will find that this flogger really only serves one or two purposes: Cool Down and possibly Warm Up. Some may consider it too light to be effective at warming up, but it is definitely good for cool down, if you like bringing them down gently. If you like to hit hard and go straight for the bunny, then you may not like this flogger. If you like the option of coming down slowly, keeping your rhythm going while lessening your impact, then this is a good choice for you.

For beginners, or people who just want to try something new… this is the perfect flogger for you. It is high enough quality to not suck, and will give you a taste of impact play with no real risk. Great for role play, or introducing a little kink into your routine. Also good if you think you’re interested in BDSM play, but don’t want to invest in a more expensive piece and don’t yet know your safety measures.

This flogger is light to throw and won’t tire you out, though it is not at all balanced. On the receiving end, it doesn’t really thud or sting, it just… brushes you. Either way it is a very light experience.

Overall I think my only real gripe is that mine is a rather short flogger, causing me to need to lean in close while flogging. I was unaware when I purchased it that they make a longer version, though you can find it through the link below. Everything about it is fairly well made, and it is a great addition to any toybox.

You can find the Fluffy Flogger on Amazon, like I did, or here.