Fifty Shades Darker No Bounds Collection Riding Crop

I got this crop as a replacement for a Bettie Page crop I had that I loved (but an overzealous boyfriend snapped one night), and I have to say, I think I might love this one even more.

Firstly, the look. The crop is made from gorgeous navy blue leather that's a stunning alternative to traditional black, and gives it that luxury feel.

Onto the use of the crop. It's pliable and flexible enough to get a hearty whack when you need to, but I prefer using the soft leather tip to lightly drag across the skin first to get things nice and sensitive. I'd certainly say this isn't a crop for beginners!

Like all of the No Bounds collection, it comes in a blue velvet storage bag that adds an extra touch of class, and makes it easy to store when it's not in use. Or you can hang it up easily by the wrist loop if you prefer.

Whether you like Fifty Shades or not, you have to admit that the products Lovehoney have designed alongside the series so far have been pretty good. I have found that the bondage items in particular have been made very well, and for that reason I just had to purchase something from this high-end limited edition collection.

I could have purchased everything but the gag, but after a sit-down conversation with the other half, I decided to just go for one piece that I knew we'd get a ton of use out of.

It arrived quickly and discreetly as always, inside a huge box. Taking it out, I found the crop stored within a branded navy storage pouch. This pouch has been sized to fit the crop perfectly and made from a luxurious soft velvet, adding to the high-quality feel of this range.

Storing a spanking implement has never been easier. It even comes with a small loop of ribbon at the top so the pouch can be hooked onto something for more convenient storage. The crop also had some branded tags attached to it, one of which included the importance of using a safe word and cleaning information.

In terms of aesthetics and quality, I couldn't have asked for better. The crop was immaculate. I could find no flaws with the way it had been put together. The stitching or the overall design. It was simply exquisite. The gorgeous, braided, faux-leather handle felt desirable to the touch and contrasted wonderfully with the smooth, supple feel of the leather tip. I usually find myself wanting one or the other, but the combination of both materials on this crop worked well for me.

It felt extremely sturdy and rigid within the stem and handle, but the tip had a small amount of flexibility to it, which made me envision some spine-trembling spanks in my near future.

And that's exactly what I got, once I was confident that my partner was comfortable with it. It is the biggest implement we currently have in our collection, so test runs on stacked pillows beforehand was something I insisted on. I wanted to be certain that it was comfortable for him to hold, easy for him to use and suitable for him to control as he's the one who's going to be aiming it the most.

Once he'd got the hang of handling it, I was ordered to lay face down and wait. I often find my partner to be hesitant with spanking at the start of a session, but he seemed to be so excited by this product that he just couldn't wait to use it on me.

I had no warm-ups from other implements beforehand, as I usually would with something new, because we were both growing impatient. It felt like forever just waiting for the first signs of contact, but in reality it was just a matter of moments. He built the tension up just enough to drive me crazy and insist on him starting, with him obliging as soon as I opened my mouth to speak.

After a couple of gentle, stinging swats, I was ready for more. I like to feel like I'm being pushed to my limits during this sort of play, particularly if we're engaging in a punishment or role-play scenario and my partner was happy to up the ante to do this. I quickly realised that this crop could be mean, meaner than I had anticipated even. It may not look as though it's capable of much, but the luxurious outwards appearance hides its dark secrets well. You don't need much force behind it to deliver some nail-biting, eye-watering stings to the backside.

It's not forgiving in the slightest and it can leave marks that last a few days, depending on how hard it has been swung of course. I like to refer to these marks as fond memories, because I'm reminded of a session or punishment every time I sit down over that few day period. I do require some aftercare following use of this crop, usually a hand rub over the areas that have been hit and a spot of after spanking cream or Sudocrem is enough.

To clean the crop, it is advised to use specialist leather cleaner on the tip and mild soap and water on the faux leather elements. I have only washed this once, very carefully as suggested and it has maintained condition beautifully. It just has to be left to dry naturally afterwards and put away safely in its storage pouch to keep it in that condition.

In conclusion, I think this was absolutely worth the price that I paid. It might be more costly than the majority of crops available, but it's a worthwhile investment in my opinion. I feel that it's going to last a long time with care, attention and proper storage. I treasure the sensations that it can offer me and the confidence it seems to give to my other half. It makes a delightful swooshing sound as it is aimed and even when it doesn't make contact, it's enough to make me flinch. If you are searching for a crop that doesn't look mean, but sounds and feels it, then I suggest you look no further.

I have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Fifty Shades Darker range and I was looking forward to seeing which products would be in the range. When the range was launched on a delightful October day I was very impressed.

The range that did catch my eye the most was the limited edition Fifty Shades Darker No Bounds Collection, which is similar to the Red Room Collection that Lovehoney released with the original Fifty Shades of Grey film. I have only recently discovered the pleasure that spanking play brings. The moment I saw the riding crop I knew straight away that I needed to own this product.

I quickly placed an order as my order was over £50 I had qualified for free postage, and the Royal Mail Tracked 24 service. What really impressed me was the quickness of dispatch and delivery times as the riding crop was with me within 20 short hours of placing my order. The size of the delivery box completely took me by surprise as a 34 inches tall box arrived. Despite the size, the brown parcel was still as discreet and sealed to the usual high standard I have come to expect from Lovehoney.

My wife watched as I slowed removed the riding crop from its luxurious purple drawstring bag and placed it in the palm of my hands. No words needed to be spoken as we both knew what the other was thinking. As we stood there savouring the beauty of the riding crop. The exquisite midnight blue perfectly captures the essence of Fifty Shades Darker and gives the crop an air of authority.

The crop has a braided faux leather finish that runs from the tip of the stem right down to the handle of the crop for a striking finish. There is leather wrist loop which is suitable for slipping on during use or for simply hanging the crop up. The head of the crop is finished in wonderful smooth leather and has the Fifty Shades Darker logo printed on it.

I handed the crop over to my wife and I said this belongs to you now. I could see her inner dominatrix come to life as I was ordered to get on the bed. I lay blindfolded on the bed while my wife made me wait for the first spanking from the crop. I was now sensing that she was edging closer to the moment when the gorgeous midnight blue crop was going to come into contact with my exposed bum cheeks for the very first time. As the air falls ever so silent I now know the inevitable is drawing closer. I knew why I purchased this crop as the folded leather tip came crashing down on to my naked flesh with one hell of a cracking sting.

Since we have owned the riding crop we have experimented the best way to use the crop during our bondage sessions. I like the slow build-up of smaller stings all over my back as well as my bum. The leather tip also running over my skin feels quite good and is a nice mix between receiving a spanking and just feeling the smooth leather on my skin. The further we go in to the session the level of firmness of builds till I'm receiving more of the cracking stings that leave my bum well and truly spanked.

I knew when I purchased the riding crop it was a large outlay as it does cost £49.99 but it has been worth every penny. I have been largely impressed with the crop and I am enjoying the spankings that are even more a regular feature in the bedroom. The colour looks more gorgeous every time I see it and the crop provide me with a sweet stinging sensation that is very worthwhile and everything I went to feel while being spanked. With it being limited edition it is worth spending that little bit more on the wonderfully designed No Bounds collection item.

Overall, the Fifty Shades Darker riding crop is one of the best products I have ever bought and is a welcome addition to our bondage collection and by far the best spanking instrument that my bum has ever come in to contact with. If you like you’re riding crops then this one needs to be in your collection.