Palette à fessée Black Rose, Bondage Boutique

First things first, Lovehoney shipped this paddle quickly and discreetly when I bought it a few months ago - the inconspicuous brown box is perfect for avoiding awkward questions from housemates!

The paddle is simply excellent. It's well-made for the price: we've used it a whole lot and it's showing no sign of wear at all. The beautiful patterned side still shines in the light, and the leather side still stings as well as ever!

The real selling point of this paddle is its versatility. The flat leather side delivers a sharp sting, accompanied by a wonderfully satisfying crack, and also leaves some lovely marks. The padded side provides a much thuddier impact and allows sudden, unexpected variation in a spanking. You can also use the padded side to caress your sub's bottom - the calm before the storm, as it were!

This toy really is a must for any spanking enthusiast and is also a great choice for anyone looking to branch out beyond hand spanking. It's comfortable and easy to use, is built to last, and makes a glorious noise - what's not to like?

Bought this to give the wife a good paddling. She's slowly coming round to it and I've been able to work up to quite a firm thwack now.

Wouldn't mind it being used on me. I quite like a bit of pain which I'm sure this could administer and would make a change from the whip.

We have now tried a variety of paddles and I really like this one.

I love the pretty rose design. My husband liked the handle.

It didn't feel uncomfortable or weird to him when holding it, or swinging it. It was flexible but not overly so. One of my favourite paddles so far.

Moved up from tennis bat-type spanker. Love the fact my boyfriend can start off with the softer padded side and then as my arousal heightens he can punish me harder with harder flatter side.

Leaves enough of a smart but not too heavy. Makes me horny in few mins and also experienced 'squirting' for the first time ever, at the age of 39years, with this sexy product. A masterful turn-on for my boyfriend, who loves to spank his 'naughty girl'.

I loved this little beauty as soon as I took it out of the packaging. I was lucky enough to receive it on offer, but it would have been worth the full price too!

The size and quality of the material are perfect for giving a good precise whack without being too intimidating for a partner, it's great for beginners or intermediate alike, the level of sting is up to you!

I would highly recommend the whole set in this range, very stylish and the feminine 'dark angel' look was great fun!