Carnal Consultant Review--Flogger Molly

Flogger Molly

Review by Anna Pulley

Flogging has been around forever--it's in the Bible (1 Kings 12:11) and had garnered quite a lot of hype even before Jesus got the party started by turning water into wine. It's surprising then that flogging as a form of inflicting pleasure gets so little attention. Part of this is due to confusing language--what's the difference between a whip, a scourge, a cat o' nine, a flogger, a cudgel? All do basically the same thing, (settle arguments with in-laws) yet all have drastically different intents and results.

Some people think you have to join a dungeon or have criminal tendencies to enjoy the benefits of a good flogging, whether giving or receiving, but this is not the case. On the contrary, the complex pleasure of enduring, witnessing, causing or sharing another's pain can be a pretty amazing experience. A much more gratifying kind of pain than, say, stubbing a toe or walking into a glass door, pain that you actually want (to inflict or endure) is a different beast altogether, a sexy beast, which is why floggers like Molly come in so handy in a pinch (or when you're tired of being pinched). A 12-inch mini flogger with 18 3/8 inch tails, Molly is a perfect toy for beginner flog-ers and flog-ees. Made with a very soft, supple and sensual leather, Molly offers a terrific pop, with little sting and almost no thud. (that sounds like a dirty Rice Krispies commercial)


A great genital or chest whip, mini floggers are kinder and gentler implements of skin sensation, meaning they won't leave irreparable damage, unlike riding crops or listening to a lot of Mariah Carey. In general, the more tails, the more bite a flogger will have, so mini floggers are good for testing out the waters of your pain tolerance. If you start slow and work your way up to it, you might be surprised at how much flogging you can handle (though try to avoid hitting bone, joints or organs). And as much fun as it is to flog solo (you decide which pocket to carry the black hankie in), the impact of the experience is best when more than one person is on board. With most kinds of erotic punishment, the symbolism involved in power play is just as important, if not more so, than the action itself. Molly's got the symbolism-- the smooth, taunting feel of leather raked over skin, the fringe benefits and a great sounding board. There's something really satisfying about the popping sound made during a good spanking, whipping or flogging. It's like having a gift card that endlessly renews. Mmm.


Molly's size is anything but intimidating for first-time floggers. Indeed, it's probably smaller than your average soccer mom's keychain and can be easily stowed and carried for impromptu punishment. I didn't even get questioned when I took Molly through airport security, though my 3.5 oz sunscreen was confiscated. Long story short, Molly packs a definite punch, but one that won't leave you reeling or knock you unconscious.