A whip often consists of one long strand or several strips with which a whipping and slapping movement can be made. At the bottom is a handle for extra grip and control. In general, most people will associate whips with equestrian sports. However, the whips from this category are used for other purposes. These whips are used during an erotic role-play , in which one someone is in control and the other takes on a submissive role. The Dominant wields the whip and caresses, tickles and hits the submissive. These SM whips come in various materials, shapes and the effect of the whip can also differ.