Review: Tantus Dragon Tail

I mentioned in a previous review that Minerva and I are looking to expand our toy-testing repertoire with more BDSM implements, and with this in mind, I present to you our first impact toy, the Dragon Tail by Tantus! This female-founded company is well-known for providing quality, body-safe silicone toys in a wide variety of fabulous colours (including copper -- wow!), and have some pretty fab customer service. Beaux, their social media manager, was kind enough to hook me up with this toy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, and I am stoked that they did because I love this little slapper.

I'm new to impact play, but even so, I'm aware that silicone is one of the most hygienic materials to use for any physical play. Unlike leather, it won't get water-damaged and is easy to clean with a mild soap. You can even sterilise it using boiling water or a soak in 10% bleach solution. Why is this important? Well, like anything, the surface of the skin is rife with bacteria. This is normally not a problem -- that is, until you start sharing. If you're pretty active in the BDSM community and enjoy engaging in impact activities with a bunch of people, it's a good idea to clean your toys between each use. Scabies, athlete's foot, ring worm, even herpes simplex can be transferred by skin contact; and while that is unlikely, you don't want your play to be restricted.

In addition to all of the above, silicone is also vegan, so that's a win in my book.

As for me, I've never tried any form of paddle before. Truthfully, I was not prepared for the stinging bite this little guy packs. The first time I gave myself a cautious hit it was through a pair of thin cotton leggings -- not exactly sturdy, but hey, it wasn't bare skin. Even a cautious whip left a burning afterglow on my thigh, and I didn't even put my whole arm into the swing. The flexible silicone means that the slim tip of the Dragon Tail rockets through space much faster than you would expect, which accelerates much faster than you bring it down. This creates a frighteningly stingy impact that could definitely leave a welt or two if you really got into it. Skilled practitioners could really use the point for some seriously targeted pain, hitting small, pinpoint areas with fiery precision. Or you could just, you know, slap the whole thing on someone's body, which works too. A broader stroke feels less stingy as the impact is spread out over a larger surface area, but you will definitely feel that simmering, stinging sensation that I've become familiar with when using this toy. Beware the pointed tip -- it reaches truly dangerous whiplike speeds and can be very painful. Play safe, friends!

So far I've really enjoyed the sensation it provides when making contact with the upper back , butt, and thighs. This toy is easy to use by yourself thanks to the long handle and flexible point, which provides a good whack even with limited room to swing. I feel like this could be great for people who are disabled or otherwise have limited mobility, as the effort required is pretty minimal in comparison to, say, swinging a wooden impact toy. As with all impact play, avoid delicate areas such as the face, hands, and neck; but the usual encouragement to shy away from direct hits on bones isn't so necessary in this case. Because it's not rigid like wood or stiff like leather, it's a bit more forgiving and limits the harshness of the thud.

But sometimes I don't always like stingy slaps, I metaphorically hear you cry. Do not despair, dear reader! You can just flip the toy pointy-end down and beat your chosen subject with the handle! It's probably not intended for use that way, but I'm too punk-rock for rules. Using the handle like a truncheon creates a really solid, thwacky thud that could probably leave some cute little pinpoint bruises if you really went to town, and I kind of like that you could use it both ways. Surprise your partner and mix up the sensations without even needing to switch toys. I can imagine that a blindfold would really make this little trick effective, especially if you enjoy the element of surprise. Just imagine the possibilities!

For those that enjoy even more surprise, I have to let you know that the handle of this toy is also safe for anal play. The body-safe silicone is easy to sterilise and clean (although the hole at the end meant to incorporate a loop for easy hanging is discomforting -- I feel the cons outweigh the pros in this case), allowing the pointy end to protrude from the body like a real tail. If you're into comedy, the flexible silicone of the triangular end would additionally allow for some amusing self-spanking to occur with an enthusiastic butt-wiggle or two. And hey, who doesn't enjoy butt wiggles? Fascists, that's who.

Basically, this is an incredibly versatile tool to have in your arsenal, whether you're an experienced practitioner in impact play or a novice just trying it out. This toy is stingy and thuddy, insertable or not; it's great for those that play with multiple people because it can easily be sterilised between partners, and it's flexible enough to be folded up and shoved into a jacket pocket for surreptitious transportation. What's not to love? Personally, I'm very happy to have been able to start exploring impact play with this cute little implement, and I would highly recommend it as part of any curious beginner's BDSM starter-kit. It's also packaged in a minimalist-chic clear plastic sleeve, so you're not even paying extra for fancy wrappers you'll probaby end up discarding anyway.

Like what you see? Check out Tantus and the rest of their impact range! Or just say hi on social media; they're nice.

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