1- do floggers really cause pain or a discomfort?
2- which are easiest to start with? (which is controlled best?)
3- Are they all legal?
4- do the lengths differ only in control or is bigger better?
5- how are they rated from most pain to least pain?

I would like some subs opinions on this issue. Until then...it's off with the belt!!

1. Floggers come in may different sizes and textures. Different materials give different feelings to the slave when they are used. Currently I have roughly 7 different floggers that offer a different feel when used. I have a medium flogger that has 16 - 1/2" wide strands that is light weight and easy to use. I use it as a warm up when I intend on using a heavier flogger or cat. The heavy floggers are a little harder to control but can create a nice thump when used. My largest has 40 strands at 1/4" x 1/4" by 24" long. Believe me when it comes down, your submissive/slave will feel it. Along with that one is a matching flogger that has 9 strands. This one I use for the pussy and breasts.

If I was you I would start off with a medium like the one I have. When I first started using them, I practiced hitting a spot on the wall to make sure I could control it. You can vary the feel by using as little or as much force as you would like. After 15 years, I can pretty much cause whatever reactions I am looking for.

As for being expensive, try looking on eBay.

2. The easiest to use to start with would probably be the crop, paddle and strap. From there I would say a flogger is fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it. One the far end of the scale would be single tails. Before using one, I would recommend finding a trainer or practicing a whole lot. Single tails can be dangerous without the proper use.

3. Yes, they are legal to own.

4. As for length, the longer ones are deffinately harder to control. They cover a much larger area when used and can wrap around when you miss. I enjoy my medium flogger probably the best. It is very easy to control, light weight and I can put it where ever I want to cause a little sting to. It can be used on anywhere on the body without getting to intense, which you can control by the force of your swing. You can also very the intensity by how much of the stands contact the skin. If just the tips hit, it stings a lot more then if you use most of the stands length.

5. Hopefully I have answered this throughout the post. Like I said, different material, size, length and number of strands all work in to how the flogger will feel to your sub/slave.

I purchased most of mine from here: http://www.leathercellar.com/main.html

They weren't cheap but their quality is awesome and I would recommend them to anyone looking. If you looking for something to try, try the auctions on ebay.

Master L