Sportsheets Door Jam Sex Sling — Test & Review

The design of the Door Jam sling is pretty neutral in all-black polyester. It doesn't have the same sensual allure as, say, leather, but I'm glad that they've kept the design low-key. The seat is nice and soft with a velvety feel, but it does feel a little cheap and flimsy. The straps and handles, on the other hand, feel very sturdy. Plus, every strap (minus the handles) is adjustable!

This is not a toy that you can use straight out of the box. It requires some set up and adjustment before you use it, and will probably need further adjustments once you're using it. It was also, for me at least, really difficult to get into without help or a step stool. I'm pretty short at 5 ft tall, so others may not have this issue, but it felt very awkward to try and mount when I couldn't lift myself into the seat or the stirrups. However, I imagine that it's still simpler than using a full-on sex swing, since there's no permanent set-up to do like drilling.

The Sportsheets Door Jam Sling feels of a much higher quality that I was expecting! The straps and sliders feel sturdy and well-made, and the seat is nice and soft, though it could do with a little more padding, especially on the sides.

While the Sportsheets Door Jam sling isn't bargain-bin-cheap, I think it's pretty well priced for a sex swing! Most full-sized sex swings will cost you upwards of $150, and some are much more, so I think this budget-friendly option will appeal to many people who are intrigued by the idea but aren't ready or willing to fork out the big bucks. Just keep in mind that, if you want to spend even less but still want the Sportsheets quality, you can also buy the Door Jam Sex Swing (rather than this 'Sling'), which doesn't have a seat and is a little cheaper.

Buying this swing was always a gamble, and I think it performed quite well. If both you and your partner are more adventurous than us and love to try out new things without embarrassment, you may well love this product even more than we did. It takes a bit of set up, but it's sturdy, reliable, and opens up doors for new ways to play.

The packaging, as with all Sportsheets products in my opinion, is pretty classy and nice to look at. The swing comes in a study, matte black box with a large illustration of it 'in use' on the front and some other position ideas on the back. However, unlike some other brands (*ahem* Fetish Fantasy *ahem*), the scenes are actually quite subdued and informative to look at. You could easily keep this packaging to store the swing in when not in use, but it's a bit bulky for my tastes, so I prefer to store the swing in a large cloth bag that I had to hand.

The majority of this swing is made from polyester, which is strong and sturdy. If you want to clean it, then unfortunately you can't put it in the washing machine. Instead, take a clean, damp cloth and a small amount of soap and spot clean any areas that need it.