The tickler is an essential sex toy used for sensation play. It is primarily used to tickle a partner and cause arousing sensations, which is a favored foreplay for many. There are various tickler models, and here we outline all you need to know on how to choose a BDSM tickler. We’ll also share expert-supported advice on how to use a tickler and what are the benefits of using this fun sex toy.
What is a BDSM Tickler?
The BDSM tickler is a sex toy that is used for erotic stimulation. It is usually a feather or a fur tip attached to a stick with a suitable handle. Some models feature a double-ended design, where one end is a tickler with a feather/fur tip, and the other features flogger-like strands or a folded leather crop-like end, allowing you to use it to arouse different sensations in your partner.
How to Select a BDSM Tickler?
The market offers a broad range of BDSM ticklers for you, and it may be a challenge to select a model that would be perfect for you. Here are some helpful tips when selecting a BDSM tickler:
- Handle – the first thing we check, and you should check, is the material the tickler is made of. The handle can be made from plastic or metal or have a woven design. Each material has its pros and cons; the plastic handle models are lightweight and easy to clean but can break if pressed too hard, while the metal models are easy to clean, durable, and suitable for temperature play.
- Tip – the tip of the tickler is the business end, and this is the most important thing to note when selecting a tickler. The tip can be made from actual bird feathers like ostrich or peacock or from synthetic feathers or synthetic fur balls. The natural feathers look and feel exquisite and are more durable, while the synthetic feathers are more affordable.
- Design – when we discuss design, we mean the design of the tip, as it can have one or two long feathers that are suitable for long, sensual strokes and fit perfectly on longer handles that allow you to tease your partner from a greater distance. The models with fluffy feather tips are more suited for fast tickling and are more suited for shorter handles.
- Additional features – as we said, there are models with dual designs, and these usually include a tickler tip on one side and a flogger or a crop on the other side. There are also models with a dildo-shaped handle that allows you to have more sensations and combine experiences with one toy.
How to Use a BDSM Tickler?
Now that you know how to choose a bondage tickler, it is time to discuss some of the ways you can use this sexy toy. You can use a tickler on all parts of the body, but the sensual feathers are more effective on delicate skin like the nipples, breasts, clitoris, penis, and testicles. So, here are a few tips on how to use a tickler:
- Build anticipation and arousal – use a tickler to tease your partner, preferably while they are restrained with a rope, handcuffs, or a spreader bar. The light, teasing strokes of the tickler will enhance the sensations and amplify pleasure.
- Combine it with a blindfold – combining the tickler with a blindfold is perfect for enhancing the play. Sensory deprivation is known to enhance the other senses, and it is an ideal combination with a tickler, as you will leave them guessing where you’ll tease them next.
- Combine with sensory toys – the tickler can be very effective when you combine it with toys designed for sensory play. We are, of course, talking about nipple clamps, nipple & clit suckers, clit clamps, or glass or metal toys that work with temperature play.
- Tease erogenous zones – apply the tickler to all body parts. Our experts suggest you start with the less-sensitive parts and continue with more sensitive parts; start with teasing the hands and legs, shoulders and stomach, and continue with the neck, breasts, pubic area, and outer vaginal lips. You can also apply the tickler to a male partner, teasing their nipples, penis, and testicles.
The bondage tickler is a sensation toy, and it is perfect for light caressing your partner’s body and is excellent for light bondage play. We covered the basics of how to choose a BDSM tickler, and we also have a long list of helpful how-to-choose and how-to-use guides in our blog. Additionally, we invite you to browse our sex toy store, and we promise you will love our selection of BDSM gear, ticklers, canes, floggers, sex furniture, dildos, vibrators, male toys, and a lot more.
FAQs
What is the best BDSM tickler?
The answer depends on the intended use, but all are good options for enhancing sensation play. You can use a feather tickler for teasing and tickling your partner, and you can use a double-ended tickler for teasing and flogging.
We are beginners; can we use a feather tickler?
A feather tickler is a perfect choice for beginners, as this is a very user-friendly toy that is perfect for introducing sensation play. Feather ticklers are lightweight and easy to master and provide a sensational experience, and anyone can find them versatile and practical.
What other toys can I combine the ticker with?
The BDSM tickler is perfect for combining with other sex toys; for example, you can use a blindfold or restraints like bondage rope or handcuffs. One interesting play is to add an egg vibrator or vibrating butt plug to the playtime but set the vibrations on low to keep the partner in a state of constant arousal and use the tickler to enhance their sensitivity and control their pleasure.