What Is a BDSM Flogger?
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Floggers Through the Ages
Multi-tailed instruments appear throughout history in very different contexts: military discipline (the cat o'nine tails of the British Royal Navy is the most documented example), and domestic and school punishment well into the 20th century — in France, a single workshop run by Suzanne Marache, in Alligny-en-Morvan, produced nearly 8 million floggers between 1945 and 2000 —, as well as religious practice, where flagellation as a form of penance exists across several traditions.
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What is a flogger used for?
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Does a flogger hurt? Sting vs thud: two very different sensations
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Practitioners distinguish two broad sensation families: sting, a sharp, precise bite at the surface of the skin, and thud, a deep impact that resonates rather than pricks. A rubber or raw nylon flogger leans toward sting; a biothane or chain flogger leans clearly toward thud.
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That's exactly why we built our impact negotiation sheet, a free tool to agree together, before the scene, on what's planned, limits and safewords. A well-chosen flogger and a clear negotiation are the two pillars of a safe, enjoyable practice.
Flogger materials and types
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For a full overview of types, intensities and sensations, head over to our article Explore Our Floggers.
Flogger (multi-tail) vs whip (single-tail): what's the difference?
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That's why a flogger is often recommended as an entry point: a bigger margin for error, simpler technique to learn. A whip requires dedicated practice — see our article whip anatomy guide and our how to choose your first whip guide to go further.
How to use a flogger
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This guide is a general starting point: every practice and every partner is different. We run our own workshops on the subject — and to find other trainings, events or munches, check out our recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is a flogger?
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Does a flogger hurt?
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What's the difference between a flogger and a whip?
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Where to buy a handcrafted flogger?
Check out our flogger collection, fully customizable.
How do I use a flogger safely?
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