Spankers & Ticklers
Spankers and ticklers are sensation play tools that sit at opposite ends of the impact and stimulation spectrum. Ticklers deliver the lightest possible touch: feathers, fur, and soft bristles that tease the skin and heighten sensitivity without any impact. Spankers, paddles, floggers, and crops deliver impact ranging from a gentle thud through to a sharp sting, producing a physical and psychological response that many people find intensely arousing. Used together, ticklers and impact toys create a contrast of sensations that is one of the most effective and accessible forms of BDSM play available.
About This Collection
Sensation play with ticklers and impact toys works because the body's nervous system processes pleasure and pain through overlapping pathways. The anticipation of a sensation, whether a feather barely touching the skin or the sharp contact of a paddle, activates arousal before the sensation even arrives. The contrast between a light, unpredictable teasing touch and a firm, unexpected impact is one of the most reliable ways to keep a partner in a heightened state of arousal and attention throughout a scene. Brands like Sportsheets and Sex and Mischief produce beginner-friendly impact and sensation tools at Lovva, making this one of the most accessible areas of BDSM to start exploring.
What Is in the Collection
Feather ticklers are the gentlest entry point in sensation play, using natural or synthetic feathers on a wand or handle to deliver light, unpredictable touch across sensitive skin. Fur and velvet ticklers use soft fabric surfaces for a slightly more substantial but still very gentle sensation. Wartenberg wheels are pinwheel-style sensation tools with multiple rotating metal or plastic points that roll across skin, producing a distinctive prickling sensation without breaking the skin. Paddles are flat striking surfaces that deliver impact with a stinging quality, available in faux leather, silicone, and wood-effect finishes. Floggers have multiple soft tails attached to a handle and deliver a thuddy, distributed sensation across the impact area, generally more beginner-friendly than paddles due to the spread of impact. Riding crops deliver a precise, concentrated impact through a looped leather or faux leather tip. Combination tickler and flogger sets bundle both formats for a complete sensation contrast experience in a single purchase.
Find spankers and ticklers in the spankers and ticklers and BDSM gear collections at Lovva.
Choosing Spankers and Ticklers
Start with a feather tickler and a soft flogger if you are new to sensation play. Feather ticklers require no technique and no safety consideration beyond reading your partner's responses. A soft flogger with suede or fabric tails delivers a gentle thuddy sensation that introduces impact without the sharp sting of a paddle or crop. Together, these two tools give you the full contrast of the sensation play experience at a level that is genuinely accessible for anyone.
Progress to a paddle or crop once you are comfortable with flogger impact. Paddles and crops deliver a more concentrated and sharper impact than floggers and require more awareness of placement and force. Aim for the fleshy areas of the buttocks rather than the lower back, spine, or joints. Start with very light strikes and increase gradually based on your partner's verbal and physical feedback.
Use a Wartenberg wheel for the most distinctive non-impact sensation. The rotating pinwheel delivers a sensation unlike any other tool in the category: a rolling prickle that activates a broad area of skin simultaneously. Used lightly it tickles. Used with firm pressure it produces an intense prickling that many people find addictive. Never use on broken skin or areas with piercings.
The Lovva blog on how to explore BDSM safely covers safe areas for impact play, safe word protocols, and the essential communication framework for sensation and impact play.
Caring for Spankers and Ticklers
Wipe faux leather paddles, crops, and flogger handles clean with a damp cloth after use. For flogger tails, hang to air out after use. Feather ticklers should be stored loosely rather than compressed to maintain the feather structure. Wash silicone paddles with warm water and mild soap. Inspect all impact tools before use and do not use any item with damaged stitching, cracking leather, or loose components.
Shop Spankers and Ticklers at Lovva
Lovva stocks a selection of feather ticklers, floggers, paddles, crops, and Wartenberg wheels. All orders ship Australia-wide and internationally in discreet, unbranded packaging. Browse the full Spankers and Ticklers collection above to find sensation play tools for every level from gentle tickling through to firm impact play.
Spankers and ticklers are sensation play tools that sit at opposite ends of the impact and stimulation spectrum. Ticklers deliver the lightest possible touch: feathers, fur, and soft bristles that tease the skin and heighten sensitivity without any impact. Spankers,...
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Vendor:Two Sensations One Striking Design This paddle is designed for those who enjoy switching between softness and strength. One side teases with a gentle, fuzzy touch that builds anticipation, while the other delivers a firmer sensation for moments that demand authority. The contrast keeps...Regular price $39.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Statement Design with Parisian Flair This elegant flogger pairs classic craftsmanship with a bold, fashion-forward look. Crafted from bonded leather and finished with eye-catching iridescent hardware, it delivers a refined appearance that elevates any impact play collection while remaining visually striking. Controlled Sensation with...Regular price $39.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Discover the Art of Beautiful Impact This lace patterned silicone crop transforms impact play into a sensual experience filled with elegance and intention. Its textured design leaves a memorable impression, blending beauty with controlled dominance. Each touch, tap or deliberate strike becomes a moment...Regular price $44.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Shine in the Spotlight of Seduction Light up your playtime with the irresistible allure of the Cosmo Holographic Restraints. These radiant cuffs combine luxurious style with sensual control, making every movement shimmer under the light. Perfect for couples who want to add a little...Regular price $39.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Playful Impact with a Heart-Shaped Twist The WhipSmart Heart-Shaped Spanking Paddle is a fun and flirty accessory for couples who love a touch of kink. Its unique design leaves a cheeky heart-shaped imprint, adding a playful element to every spanking session and deepening intimacy...Regular price $39.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Impact Play with Precision The Edge Flogger is designed for those who demand control, balance, and versatility in their scenes. With 30 supple faux leather falls, this flogger creates a wide range of sensations, from soft, teasing strokes that build anticipation to sharp lashes...Regular price $84.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Dual Sensations, One Elegant Tool The Velvet Noir Chain Flogger is a masterpiece of contrast, offering both gentle teasing and sharp intensity. Its silky faux leather falls glide smoothly across the skin, while hematite chains deliver a cool sting that excites the senses, making...Regular price $44.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Soft Impact, Powerful Sensation The Velvet Noir Loop Paddle is crafted for those who appreciate a sensual, thuddy impact over sharp stings. Its wide loop delivers spanks that tease, arouse, and intensify without overwhelming, making it perfect for playful foreplay or extended sessions of...Regular price $44.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Vendor:Soft Sensation with Visual Impact This faux fur flogger is created for those who enjoy building anticipation through touch. The plush fur falls glide smoothly across the skin, offering a teasing sensation that heightens awareness and connection. Each movement is designed to feel intentional,...Regular price $34.95 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a tickler and a spanker?
A tickler delivers the lightest possible touch through feathers, fur, or soft bristles, teasing the skin and heightening sensitivity without any impact. A spanker or impact toy delivers a physical strike to the skin, producing sensations ranging from a gentle thud to a sharp sting depending on the tool. Together they create a contrast of sensations that is one of the most effective and accessible forms of BDSM play. The anticipation of switching between the two keeps a partner in a heightened state of arousal throughout a scene.
What is the most beginner-friendly impact toy?
A soft flogger with suede or fabric tails is the most beginner-friendly impact toy. The multiple tails distribute the impact across a broad area, producing a thuddy sensation rather than a concentrated sting. This makes it significantly more forgiving in terms of placement and force than a paddle or crop, which deliver sharper, more concentrated impact. Start with a feather tickler alongside a soft flogger for the complete sensation contrast experience at a genuinely accessible entry level.
What is a Wartenberg wheel used for?
A Wartenberg wheel is a pinwheel sensation toy with multiple rotating metal or plastic points that roll across the skin, producing a distinctive prickling sensation. Used lightly it creates a tickling, tingling sensation across a broad area. Used with firmer pressure it produces a more intense prickling that many find deeply arousing. It delivers a sensation unlike any other tool in the category and suits users who want non-impact sensation play. Never use on broken skin or areas with piercings.
What areas of the body are safe for impact play?
The safest area for impact play is the fleshy part of the buttocks. Avoid the lower back, spine, kidneys, tailbone, joints, and the back of the knees where impact can cause injury. Aim for flesh that has natural padding and no underlying bone, nerve bundles, or organs. The upper thighs are a secondary area for experienced players. Always start with very light strikes and increase force gradually based on verbal and physical feedback from your partner.
How do I care for floggers and paddles?
Wipe faux leather paddles and crops clean with a damp cloth after use. For flogger tails, hang to air out and allow to dry fully. Store floggers hung rather than coiled or compressed to maintain the shape of the tails. Wash silicone paddles with warm water and mild soap. Inspect all impact tools before every use and do not use any item with damaged stitching, cracking material, or loose components that could affect control during a strike.