Play has a texture — and sometimes that texture is extravagant, a little theatrical, the kind of thing that makes both partners feel as though they've stepped into a different register of intimacy entirely.

A generous plume of real ostrich feathers radiates from a slender 16-inch handle of rubber and plastic, trailing across the skin in long, sweeping motions that carry the feathers' natural lightness and unpredictability; no two passes feel exactly the same, which keeps the nervous system alert and the imagination engaged throughout. The length gives easy access to all those hard-to-reach places while you keep a maddening distance — the tease, after all, is sometimes more powerful than the torment.

Visually striking and endlessly flirtatious, this piece is as much a mood as it is a sensation tool — a reminder that pleasure can be playful, that intimacy can have a sense of humour, and that the lightest touch is sometimes the one that lingers longest. An informative guide of sexy games and ideas comes included to inspire an unforgettable evening.