Bondage Boutique Soft Collar and Lead

The packaging as ever with Lovehoney was discreet and arrived promptly.

I'm not a newbie to collars and the use of them, but this is definitely one of the best ones I have used and had used on me.

It's gentle on the neck whilst giving that choked feeling without leaving a mark.

Especially good when having sex doggy style and makes a change from hair pulling.

As usual for Lovehoney, this arrived quickly and discreetly. The packaging was see-through and very easy to open.

Neither me or OH have tried using a collar before and I have to say this one is so easy and comfortable to use. Paired with the easy Velcro release a very nice into for dom/sub play.

The lead seems to be sturdy but we haven't had the opportunity to fully put this through its paces just yet!

Being a member of Lovehoney has led to me trying many things that I'd always said no to, from glass and metal to bondage candles and pinwheels. I didn't even know some of the things I now love existed a year ago. Something I was aware of, but had made a firm no, was a collar and lead set. Up until recently, I was dead set on sticking to that but then I developed the sudden urge to try one out. I was no longer afraid of this aspect of bondage, so I purchased this beginners collar and lead set as an easy introduction.

It arrived in standard Bondage Boutique fashion, just a clear plastic packet with a Bondage Boutique tag attached. My only dislike with this packaging is the fact there is no safety information included, maybe I'm just extra cautious, but I think safety aspects should be listed with every bondage product.

Upon removing it from the packaging, I was impressed with the quality, especially as this item is so inexpensive. The neoprene is smooth, soft and incredibly sturdy. It feels very durable and I can see the collar lasting for a long time. It's very flexible, but no so much so that it's going to start sagging or sitting strangely when it's being worn. It just has a lot of give in it to make it as adjustable as possible. The ring at the front of the collar is sturdy too and no amount of tugging will detach it. The lead is longer than I expected and has a decent sized wrist loop, so thus far I have no complaints.

I chose this for my first collar due to it being wider, softer and more adjustable than most. It is fastened via Velcro around the back and it has a long strip, so you can basically have it as loose or as tight as you like. I think this is particularly great for beginners who want to get used to wearing something around the neck before exploring with something tighter-fitting. I started fastening it close to the end of this strip for a loose fit first, but I quickly moved to wanting it to fit and look tighter. I now fasten it at about halfway down this strip, which is tight enough for my current experience level and I can still fit two fingers under it easily.

I find this really comfortable to wear and I think I definitely made the right choice to start out with something more lightweight. The lead is easy to attach as it simply clips onto the ring and you're ready to go. It's a quick-release clip so can be removed easily if needed and as the collars fasten is Velcro, it can also be removed quickly if it turns out collar play isn't for you or you've simply reached a limit and need a break.

Overall, I'm glad I changed my mind about collars and leads and decided to give the set a chance. This is an extremely versatile piece of kit and can be used during sex, teasing and spanking to name just a few. We have used the collar quite frequently since it arrived along with a more advanced metal chain lead to add some extra weight to it, as this can be felt more when it's tugged on. I definitely think we're going to be getting some more collars in the future and I might even get my partner wearing this one at some point!