An introduction to flogging

Flogging is one of my favorite things to do.  It's meditative.  It's my zen.  Many people are interested in flogging, but don't have access to any good information.  Unfortunately, the topic is far too broad to cover in a single post, so I'll try to split it up here into a few posts.  The first post, this one, will cover picking the right flogger for you.

The first thing to decide on is your budget.  How much do you want to spend on this flogger.  Your budget will determine the next step.  Basically, you can get a cheap flogger that is cheap, you can get an inexpensive flogger that either looks nice or works well or you can get an expensive flogger that works well and looks great.  If you've never tried flogging and you are lucky enough to have access to a local fetish club, then ask someone to show you their floggers. 

It's easy to get sucked in by the pretty braiding but this has no functional purpose.  Pay special attention to the balance of the flogger.  Hold the flogger in your hand.  Try balancing it on two fingers.  Now try using the flogger.  Pick a spot on a wall or a door and try to hit the spot with the flogger.  How does that feel?  Go for a while, hitting the spot over and over and see how your accuracy is and notice the weight of the flogger.  Where is the weight of the flogger when you're "throwing" it?  If it's well weighted, it works with you during the throw, if it's not well weighted, it's either neutral or it works against you.

Now if this is your first flogger, and you've not had a chance to use a flogger yet, then perhaps you would like to go with an inexpensive flogger, maybe even just a little cheep flogger, to see if you like it.  Keep in mind that quality floggers may change the experience dramatically so pay attention to the parts that you don't like about flogging.  If it simply does nothing for you, then that's probably it.  It's not your thing.  However, if you find that your disappointed with the way the flogger handles or the feeling that it gives or sound that it makes when it impacts the bottom, then you very well may just be ready to move up to a nicer flogger.

I've spent many years looking for the best floggers in the world and I believe it's payed off well.  Kinky Piggy offers the Viper Leatherworks Custom Floggers.  They are incredibly high quality and beautiful to behold.  If you are interested in trying one out, go to kinkypiggy.ca and request a trial flogger be mailed to you.

Next time I'll go into the basics of setting up a flogging scene.  Until then, have fun!