7 Best Floggers

I have to admit, it was a little tricky to to decide which flogger would take the top-spot in this review! I was torn between putting a more beginner-friendly option, but if I am truly picking the best flogger that we’ve reviewed here at Bedbible, this is it! Yes, it’s a little more expensive and a not the best flogger for beginners, but it is fantastic quality leather flogger that’s great for more advanced impact play. If I were to buy a BDSM flogger, this would be it. Lea tested it out for us and was also impressed by the quality, commenting “that the flogger is also quite heavy which gives a high-quality feel” and worth the price “for anyone who is into more serious BDSM and impact play or who wants a luxurious, heavy flogger.” However, as she was relatively new to using floggers, she did find that the size and weight “requires a little more skill to control,” and she “had to practice a few times before finding the right angle.” She also found that the weight of the flogger provided some “quite intense sensations,” — another reason I recommend this for more serious impact play! I like that this is made of real leather, as it’s a material that will last with the right care and it has “that real leather smell” that adds to the experience. Lea did find that the leather did lose some small bits during use though.

The Bondage Boutique Black Rose Beginners Flogger stands out at the best for beginners for a couple of reasons (and no, it’s not just because of the name!). I remember using a flogger for the first time and being nervous to hit the recipient too hard, but with this light flogger, you are unlikely to reach that level. It’s also a very cheap option, so you don’t have to invest too much upfront before you know if you really enjoy flogging! It was our tester, Britnee, was new to impact play and was “pleasantly surprised to find that, while delivering a nice “sting,” the impact wasn’t intolerable.” She found it was the just the right size to be the perfect amount of intimidating! She was also happy that the flogger felt “extremely well made,” considering the low price point. I would say that the quality is great for lower intensity play, but might not withstand more intense use.

I chose the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Flogger as the best on the budget as it’s a great all-round flogger that will suit most tastes at a great price! It’s a couple of dollars more than the best for beginners option, but I still picked it because I think it’s a flogger that can see you from beginner to intermediate play, making it great value for money! Melissa reviewed it for us and “was delightfully surprised at the smooth texture and weighty handle” and thought it was well worth the price! She liked that the “tails were soft and uniform” and “don’t need to be broken in before use.”   The tails in this flogger are quite thin, which creates “a more stinging pain” and a “satisfying *whip* sound” on impact. If I were looking for a more thuddy impact, I’d go for a flogger with thicker tails. She was also relieved that although it did shed a small amount in the beginning, the real leather tails didn’t flake apart like other cheap floggers.

I chose the braided flogger as the most advanced flogger as the braided falls with pointed tips can deliver a very intense, very stingy sensation that requires a bit more experience to control. I think it will be a great choice for those looking for a sturdy BDSM flogger. Our tester, Theo, took on the challenge of testing out and he “enjoyed the extra heft of the braided tails and the bite the rose tips, both when wielding this and when on the receiving end.” He liked that the “thuddy impact was accented by a stingy bite” from the diamond shaped tips on the end. The flogger “swung nicely” and “ridged handle is easy to grip,” although he also commented that the extra weight can “take some extra work to swing.” Theo didn’t mind that the falls were made of faux leather but did question how durable it would be in the long run, especially after more intense use!

I actually tested out the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger quite early on in my impact play journey and thought it made a great beginner-intermediate level flogger. It feels great in the hand and the falls are relatively thick and heavy. Compared to a leather or suede flogger, they do feel a little stiffer, though. These qualities give it a slightly thuddier sensation, which I enjoyed. I also think it feels very well-made and durable to other beginner floggers, with the metal handle giving it a nice solid feeling. The only downside to the metal handle is that it doesn’t have a lot of grip, so I definitely recommend using the wrist loop attached to avoid it getting away from you! I’ll admit that I wasn’t the biggest fan of the red and black design to begin with but it’s definitely grown on me, and I like that it matches my Sportsheets Saffron Spreader Bar as well! I will say, that after a while, I did find myself craving a little more weight for an even thuddier, more intense impact but I would highly recommend it for an introduction to flogging!

I also reviewed this suede flogger and you might notice that I gave it a pretty low score. However, this wasn’t because it’s a bad flogger per se, it’s because it just didn’t live up to Lovehoney’s claim that it’s an “Advanced Extra Long Flogger” with an “added weight also increases the intensity.” With a total length of 19.5 inches, it’s the same length, if not a little shorter than, most floggers in this review. It’s also very lightweight compared to other floggers I’ve tried. Misleading description aside, I actually think this flogger feels great in use! I enjoyed the more sensual feeling of the suede against my skin, whether it was used for a light, thuddy thwack or a teasing tickle. I think it’s great when I’m in the mood for some power/impact play but don’t want a lot of pain or intense sensations. I would warn against using it while wearing light clothing though as it did leave some black marks on my hands after the first few uses.

This dildo flogger is a really great power play tool that I can see being great for doling out punishments to any naughty subs! The glass dildo looks intimidating while still being a size that most can enjoy comfortably. Dani absolutely loved it and went as far as to say it “is by far one of the nicest pieces in [his] collection” and “the best glass dildo I have ever used.” He really enjoyed that “the falls are nice and smooth and give a wonderfully even hit.” He was also a big fan of how the glass dildo felt when inserted, commenting that the initial ball at the tip “is a pretty intense stretch, but a very pleasing one at that” and that it performed well for temperature play. His only complaint was that cleaning the glass dildo after internal use was a bit tricky as the suede falls should be kept dry.