I've had requests to add the ability to use the tetherspout glans hood with the glans rings. I've add this as an option when ordering. Just select With Rings: Yes at checkout and you should be able to use both the tetherspout and the glans rings at the same time.

Hey, I recently received the HZD Grip and wanted to share my thoughts on it.

Quality, workmanship, and discreet packaging are all excellent. The sizing also fits very well. I seem to have measured reasonably accurately. I tried it on right away, and the wearing comfort is also great.

I initially used a standard glans ring and found that I could no longer pull the penis out. However, I can fairly easily slide a finger in from the shaft side and pull the glans ring off. After that, I tried both the smaller ring sizes and those with upper wings. Unfortunately, even with the smallest wearable ring that has upper wings, I was still able to remove the Grip. Of course, I keep in mind that once removed, it cannot simply be put back on, because the glans ring sits far too tightly to be worked back over the glans while the cage is in place.

This means that with a strict keyholder by my side who consistently punishes any escape attempts, the Grip would work anatomically for me. I will talk to my wife to see whether she is interested in this cage design.

The design allows erections. This is a major advantage for blood circulation, but a disadvantage for those who prefer a more restrictive wearing sensation. Personally, I really like that my current cage blocks erections.

I cannot yet say whether I can reach orgasm with the Grip without difficulty, as I have not tested this sufficiently.

I find it a pity that, while I can pull on the Grip and have no chance of escaping that way, with a bit of skill it is still possible to strip the glans ring off from below using a finger.

I love the new concept behind the Grip, but I miss the restrictive design of ball-trap devices. I also believe that if the glans ring were combined with a standard cage that covers the full shaft length plus a scrotal ring, it could work truly securely for me. As soon as access to the glans ring from below is no longer possible, the Grip would be absolutely secure against unauthorized removal.

Is there any plan to also release the Grip as a ball-trap device?

This subreddit has always been about asking questions, getting answers, and sharing insights but we recognize that people also want to form a connection. So that's what this thread is about. In this thread, we are suspending one aspect of rule 7 — you can make "chat friends". Feel free to post discord servers or the like or solicit for other chastity users to DM you. This is not a place to find keyholders, solicit for subs, or share chaster links and all other rules remain in force.

I get it. You are exposed to all of the keyholding femdom. You go to any of the keyholding subreddits and you're exposed to image after image of these women portraying themselves as teasing and cruel. And you just want your wife, your girlfriend, your whatever, to do the same to you.

If she were genuinely that kind of woman, you wouldn't be reading this.

But she doesn't have to be.

Before I started chastity, every now and then (🎂🎉) my wife would go down on me. She didn't do it because she craved the feeling of a cock in her mouth. She did it because I enjoyed it, she loves me, and it's not a hard boundary for her.

Some of our wives her are naturally dominant. Some had a switch flipped on when they first saw a cage. Some grow to enjoy the role. Some are fine with it as a lifestyle in kind of a meh, whatever kind of way (my wife falls into this category, see r/RealKeyholderCaptions if yours does to). And some just don't want this to be their lives. But you can still have some sort of relationship with chastity. Maybe it's a week every now and then were she wears that mask for you and plays the keyholder role. It doesn't need to be all or nothing. You can ask for that. What you can't ask for is for her to be something she's not.

Titanium has some serious cachet to it — not just in chastity because it turns out it's useful for other things besides cages. I know, right? And it has some serious advantages. First of all, it's about 60% the density of steel and that's significant. When you hold a titanium cage in your hand, you can instantly tell it's titanium. The other cool thing about it is it's anodizable. This is some basic electrochemistry which creates an oxide layer which alters how light reflects and refracts off the surface giving a wide range of colors (FYI, this is simply kitchen-chemistry, you can do this at home — and you will need to, it's a very thin film and wear away over time). And technically it's stronger. This is actually a drawback — a titanium cage will be harder to remove in the incredibly unlikely event where the difficulty of its removal negatively affects some medical outcome.

So, basically all upsides, right?

Wrong.

Thermal effusivity — how readily a material exchanges heat.

• 300-series stainless (304, 316, etc): ~ 8 kJ / (m^2 K s^0.5)
• Ti-6Al-4V (the alloy we use): ~ 4 kJ / (m^2 K s^0.5)

What does that mean? It means steel will feel colder to the touch at room temperature. Well, that's no good. But... it will feel warmer to the touch at penis temperature. In fact, it feels warm. Titanium doesn't. It's very significant and just as noticeable as titanium's lesser density.

So, when you decide to get that custom titanium cage, do remember what you're giving up.

One safety note... magic wands: be careful with steel. The vibration will heat the metal and because of that 8 kJ / (m^2 K s^0.5), that heat will readily transfer to your skin. And because we are pain desensitized during arousal, you might not notice it until it's too late. And now you have this hot metal rapidly transferring heat into skin that is pushed very firmly against it. Move that wand around and don't leave it in one spot too long. I haven't noticed this effect much with titanium.

Btw, if you think kJ / (m^2 K s^0.5) is an ugly unit, you should see it in imperial – BTU / (acre °R h^0.5) or some crap like that.

It's a frequently asked question — how do I get my cage to stay close to my body? This question can be driven by a comfort issue (in which case I'd always refer the asking to one of my ball gap articles) or simply an aesthetics issue. I've written three? four? articles on the former. Let's talk about the latter.

https://newbiesub.substack.com/p/beyond-comfort-getting-the-cage-to

(I really need to check my URLs before publishing).

Those who've been around here for a while know I'm a bit of a nerd and have a strange sense of humor.

For all those trusted contributors out there and everyone else gifting the benefit of their knowledge unto all the new users that visit us every day, I want to introduce to you something that will make your lives just a little bit easier.

I call it the Chastity Constant and it shall be denoted by U+2102, ℂ.

ℂ ≊ 8.09 mm / in.

So, the next time someone says they measured 9 1/2", you just need to multiply it by ℂ and get ~77 mm — another person who needs to be told you can't measure for the base ring.

I'll work on the furlong version.

I recently purchased a key of my own design from Erik at Chastity Shop. If your wife is on the fence about wearing her key publicly, I'm not saying a $300+ key made from precious metals and perhaps gems will help her decide in your favor... but, it couldn't hurt.

If this is your thing, please see my review and r/chastityreviews.

For those of us with keyholders, getting them to wear the key in public is a milestone in our chastity journey. I imagine there are few of us who don't remember the first time our keyholder had that key on her necklace.

Making that more likely means replacing that crappy key that came with your cage with something that looks like it was intended to be worn.

The usual solution to that is one of those heart-shaped keys you find on Amazon or Etsy. Sometimes they have little "gems" suspended in them. But no one would mistake them for jewelry.

But, if your wife appreciates the finer things in life, there is another option: Chastity-Shop. Erik has a huge collections of designs:

• Traditional heart-shaped and similar keys
• More discrete keys
• Keys where the teeth are hidden in a screw-on cap
• Keys with padlocks (even a handmade silver padlock)

Erik's wares are all handmade. And they aren't inexpensive. A sterling silver key will run you around $300 or so. Adding on a silver chain and they price can go up from there. His "diamond" collection features keys with three or four zeros in their price tag.

I've emailed Erik multiple times over the years trying to see if he could do anything with a security screw driver — he never responded. But not too long ago, I started designing a key on my own for a standard Burg Wächter ME/2 lock (barrel lock) hoping to have it made by a regular jeweler and in doing some investigation, someone mentioned that I should contact Erik through his shop's chat feature — something only available when he's actually online. He responded instantly and when I showed him my CAD render, he said he could absolutely do it — and he wanted to list it on his site throwing in a silver necklace and some props to yours truly.

La Torsione — The Twist

Jenn liked it so much, for the first time in over two years, she was happy for me to post a few photos of her.

Now, similar results can't be guaranteed but such a key certainly wouldn't hurt. And if you do pick up La Torsione, I'd be tickled to know.

Some practical review info:

The key came beautifully packaged in a black box with a bow and sealed with a wax seal. It included an individually-keyed Burg Wächter ME/2 lock with an additional plain key in a display case also sealed with a wax seal. The case isn't anything expensive but it was a nice touch.

Beyond keys, he has various other chastity-related jewelry and even makes devices... out of gold or silver... so... not cheap.

This started as a copy of https://www.reddit.com/r/chastitytraining/comments/uwn6or/faq_and_rules_ensure_you_read_both_the_answers_to/ but as Dan, its author, is no longer active, I'm reposting with some additions.

We want to build a good, supportive and informative community that can be a good resource for all readers. To that end we ask that everyone who posts has takes the time to read the board Rules and, if you have a question, please also take the time to read the FAQ and longer FAQ threads below. Many of the questions that come up regularly are already answered and it would really help if people took the time to read the relevant FAQ threads first.

This thread aggregates all the Rules and FAQ information but you can always find all these links on the subreddit's sidebar.

Rules

You'll find the board rules at Rules. If you only read one thing here, please ensure you read these before posting. Summary here:

1. Over 18s only
2. We are here to discuss making chastity work — this is a practical subreddit, check the fantasy at the door.
3. Don't assume identity and there is no One True Way.
4. "Lock up" suggestions threads are not allowed
5. Be safe, sane and risk aware.
6. No bigotry, bullying or drama
7. No soliciting
8. No spam or paid services – please see our wiki for details on self-promotion.
9. Do not request medical diagnoses.
10. Genuine posts only — no posting for engagement

Additional information on our rules, especially the self-promotion rules, can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/mod/chastitytraining/wiki/index/rules-details

User Flair

We do not allow user-assigned flair. We do assign flair to people we have noticed have been consistently positive contributors to the community, but this isn't necessarily an endorsement of their opinions. We also assign flair to representatives / owners of chastity device businesses who are selling their own designs and respect other's intellectual property. If this is you, please message the mods.

Detailed FAQ

Here are our longer form threads covering some of the major topics in some detail can now be found in the wiki

https://www.reddit.com/r/chastitytraining/wiki/index

Female Chastity Guides

We don't have a lot of AFAB users so here are some useful links for femme style belts

Small Keyholder FAQ

Adjusting wired chastity belts

Modifying the cheap solid chinese belts

Quick FAQ

These are some quick answers for common questions that come up on this board:

What should I get for my first device?

Determining proper fit is extremely difficult and an error prone process. While girth and length can be measured for (please refer to any of the numerous measuring guides), ring size cannot. Fortunately commodity cages usually come with multiple rings. Do not purchase these cages from an online chastity shop. Purchase them from one of the large online marketplaces such as Amazon, AliEx, Temu, eBay, etc. Get one that isn't too unusual and has four or more rings in the 40 to 56 mm range. This device is to provide you feedback on your measurements and it is highly likely that it won't fit properly.

My scrotum feels like it's on fire

This is almost certainly caused by your ball gap being too small. Please search this subreddit for ball gap. It's a common problem. Most plastic cages can have the bottom their rings bent away from the cage using boiling water. Again, please search this subreddit for more details.

How do I stop my cage from being pushed away?

There are two ways this can happen. The key to determining which one is happening is how things sit when you return to flaccid. If everything is where it's supposed to be, it's due to erectile tissue growing behind (proximal to) the ring. In this case, you may find excess scrotum on the other (distal) side of the ring but your glans should be where it is supposed to be. Straps may help in certain situations but for the most part, this isn't a cage fit issue, it's an aesthetics issue — it shouldn't be uncomfortable at all.

The other cause is growth on the far (distal) side of the ring pushing the cage down the shaft, and upon returning to flaccid, you'll find your glans isn't in place. This is usually addressable with a smaller ring or straps.

Will my body adapt / is it supposed to hurt?

In my experience the body doesn't "adapt". Any discomfort is due to an improper fit. The ball gap is a common culprit as ball gap issues don't feel like ball gap issues — they usually feel like ring issues.

A proper fitting cage should be forget-its-on comfortable. While "erect" from arousal, it should be almost pleasurable. Nocturnal erections shouldn't be painful although depending on your fit, they might feel very tight. Note that unlike arousal-based erections, nocturnal erections don't come with pain desensitization.

When will my erections stop?

You can train yourself to not have arousal-based erections — this has nothing to do with wearing a cage. But such erections have a semi-conscious aspect to them. Think of such training as akin to those people who have extreme control over their abs or can wiggle their ears — developing conscious control over something that you generally can't control. Nocturnal erections are a different story. If you stop having those, you've broken something.

Will someone notice my "chastity bulge"?

Almost certainly not. I personally have been caged for over two years with young kids at home. And there's something interesting about young kids: they like to hug and they have no filter. If they had noticed, they would have said something. But basically people aren't looking at your junk and hugs are whole-body experiences. For the same reason people don't notice their wallet being lifted out of their pockets when getting bumped into, people don't notice something not feeling quite right during a close hug.

If you're worried about it, perhaps don't wear a speedo or bike shorts but for the most part, it's all in your head — you're wearing what you think of as a sex toy and you're hyperaware of it.

What does a chastity device do?

In the main chastity devices are designed to prevent penetrative sex and direct masturbation. For some folk they will also prevent orgasm but this is highly dependent on the person and the type of device. The more concentrated and direct stimulation you need to get off, then the more likely a chastity device will also prevent orgasm for you. However, most people find that with the common ball-trap chastity devices they can use a vibrator or even just the small amount of travel the device allows in order to orgasm. A rarer number of folk even find they can achieve prostate orgasms if needed. If you're looking to prevent orgasms you'll find that a device like a full belt may be necessary.

Do chastity devices prevent erections?

Not usually. They don't prevent erections for most folk. A small number of people do report that the smaller more restricting cages (especially narrower cages) do prevent erections, preventing the penis from engorging sufficiently but this doesn't appear to be the case for most people. Most people will still have night time erections as normal.

Will chastity cause my dick to shrink?

We have a longer form thread covering this. But the short answer is no.

The penis is not muscular and will not undergo muscular atrophy when unused for a period but compression will push any fluid out of the tissues. The most common observation is that after removal of the cage everything will return to normal within 24hours (and maybe a couple of erections). Even those who have been locked for more the 6 months report this. Worth noting that people who no longer experience any erections at any time (not even during the night) can experience "penile atrophy". This is a specific, serious medical condition with the number of health and lifestyle causes (though none of them are chastity), and you should see a doctor if you are experiencing this.

Will chastity cause impotence?

Assuming your cage is well fitted and hasn't caused an injury, chastity does not appear to cause issues with erections or orgasms. In fact many folk report they orgasm more easily after periods of being locked. And one of the most common issues with long term comfort are night time erections. That said there are some very rare reports from long term lockees saying they experienced some ED issues after being released. Though it is not clear to what extent this was due to chastity, age or some other factor.

Is chastity safe?

Chastity play is not a risk free activity. There are certainly reports of both temporary and permanent injuries on this subreddit. There is a little more info about possible injuries in the sizing and fitting guide above. Here also are some views from urologists;

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/209960/can-locking-my-penis-in-a-chastity-device-cause-longterm-damage/

https://savage.love/lovecast/2019/12/10/lock-him-up-chastity-cages-with-dr-ashley-winter/

https://www.metrotimes.com/news/should-i-loosen-my-chastity-belt-2181050

https://www.reddit.com/r/chastitytraining/comments/1e448e4/urologists_checked_off_cage_wifes_thrilled/

But it's worth noting we don't see a huge influx of guys reporting injuries. It's on your head to investigate the risk and assess if you're willing to take those.

How do I make my chastity device more secure?

All ball-trap style chastity belts can be escaped. A penis is very soft and pliable and with time or water or lube (or some combination of all three) you can remove yourself out the back of any chastity device. If you're using a belt style devices the mass produced ones often have enough play to be pushed aside. If you want security that prevents this then the only options are a custom fitted belt style device, get a genital piercing secured device, or a tetherspout. Other than those options willpower and the honour system are what's needed

How long can I wear a device with a urethral sound/catheter?

These are generally not designed for long term wear. And most people do not report they can tolerate these for more than a handful of hours. The infection risk is also high as hard objects in the urethra will risk tearing the urethra. Or they may just introduce bacteria from the outside. It is possible to wear medical catheters for months at a time but you need good hygienic technique and the appropriate plastic/silicon catheters. If you do wish to pursue this further, the sounding community may be better placed to advise on long term safety of urethral insertion than the chastity community.

Do note that UTIs are dangerous infections. They can turn into sepsis which will lead to hospitalization and even death.

Will chastity increase my risk of prostate cancer?

There is currently no evidence for this. There are 2 research papers on this topic; one in 2006 and a follow up in 2016 by the same group, which appears to confirm the initial paper. What they show is that men who report that they ejaculate most frequently appear to have a modestly reduced risk for the least severe prostate cancers. They show the protective effect is strongest for men who report high ejaculation frequenct prior to age 30 but there is protective effect up to age 50. It is worth noting that self-report data for medical/lifestyle issues is often poor quality. No causal mechanism has been demonstrated.

So we do not know if changes in ejaculation frequency change people's risk (i.e. reducing frequency increase cancer risk or the opposite). Neither studies looked at this issue. And neither study was designed to discover the causal mechanism. From what we know right now, it could be the case that ejaculation frequency and prostate cancer risk are mutually linked to some third lifestyle or genetic feature which drives both. Right now, it is not possible to give any evidence supported advice about the effect of increasing or reducing your ejaculation frequency.

Can I remain locked while swimming or in the shower?

Cages made from steel, nylon and silicon are all safe for water. So generally you don't have to worry about the cage itself. Most cages today use cheap brass barrel locks. Brass does not rust or corrode in water. As such, brass is generally water safe too and you should have no issues with showering and drying. Brass can develop a black tarnish (and in some rarer cases can lose the alloyed zinc and become weaker). And maybe in some very, very rare cases sufficient tarnish might foul a lock. If you're worried keep an eye out for any tarnish and polish/wipe it off should you see any.

How do I find a keyholder?

The quickest and most direct method is to pay for it. Plenty of prodommes offer this as a service and that is worth considering. That said, most keyholders are just people's partners and you meet a partner in the usual ways. There is no better advice beyond those that apply to normal dating. Try the apps, get out there, go to events etc... You might have some more success going to kink events like clubs and munches. People there may be more aware of and already well predisposed towards chastity. But there's also a lot to be said for just dating normally and being honest about your kinks as early as possible. Good luck!

If you want to use a professional online keyholder, use a platform like OnlyFans as it will ensure the identity of the person. Any domme contacting you through DM is almost certainly a scammer.

Can I wear my chastity device through airport security?

Most airports have both metal detectors and back scatter full body scanners. Almost certainly the metal detectors will be tuned to pick up something as small as a metal chastity cage. Back scatter scanners will pick up both metal and plastic cages. If you set off the metal detector you will at a minimum be pulled aside and asked to explain and you may be strip searched if your answers are not deemed adequate. In the latter case this may take so long you miss your flight. People using fully plastic devices have reported making it through security without issue, likely as whatever shows up via backscatter doesn't look like a concern. Perhaps most importantly, chastity devices are kink/sex toys and it is not acceptable to involve non-consenting people in your kinks, and doubly unacceptable if you're doing this because you feel being "found out" would be exciting/arousing. The most sensible thing to do is to take off your device before passing security and then put it back on immediately afterwards. All airports have toilet facilities either side of security.

Additionally we have asked TSA subreddit. Balance of responses from those flaired as TSA employees appears to be; "Please don't do this"

https://www.reddit.com/r/tsa/comments/1f45esy/serious_question_about_wearing_chastity_devices/

Help I've lost my key and I'm pretending I'm "permanently" locked in my cage

By and large chastity devices are not all that secure and if you're a determined adult with access to the internet it shouldn't be that hard to figure out how to resolve this situation. But just in case...

1. Lets say you've accidentally (or deliberately) glued the keyway of the lock shut trying to get the remains of a snapped key out of the lock; First use an appropriate solvent to dissolve the glue. Acetone to dissolve superglue for instance. Once the glue is gone you can pick the lock or get an alternative key from another cage and use that. The keys are very often cross compatible as the locks are cheap bullshit. Lock Picking Lawyer on youtube also has a guide to picking cheap chastity cage locks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uEYveSssok
2. Perhaps the lock is stuck for some other reason, like a broken key is in the keyway, then you can drill out the lock. Get a dremmel or similar rotary tool and carefully drill down through the centre of the lock. They are mostly brass so any tempered steel drill bit will make pretty short work of the barrel. You can then replace with another of the cheap crappy brass furniture locks.
3. If you don't care about the cage. Slide some amount of heavy material in to the cage to protect your bits (say some folded denim). Then using a dremmel or small hacksaw saw through the pins or lock housing at the top. You don't actually have to saw too near your bits if you're only attacking the lock housing or pins

If you're worried about sawing/drilling near your sensitive bits then consider going to the ER, they will have had a fair bit of practice releasing penises from items they shouldn't have been jammed in.

If you know of some other threads or resources that we should add to the FAQ please comment to add these below

This subreddit has always been about asking questions, getting answers, and sharing insights but we recognize that people also want to form a connection. So that's what this thread is about. In this thread, we are suspending one aspect of rule 7 — you can make "chat friends". Feel free to post discord servers or the like or solicit for other chastity users to DM you. This is not a place to find keyholders, solicit for subs, or share chaster links and all other rules remain in force.

If you offer cages for sale of your own design or if you are employed by a company that does, please chime in with your company's name and we'll give you flair with your company's name.

If we get people who we aren't sure about, we'll obviously want some sort of verification such as a paystub or a certificate of formation. Ok, kidding but we'll reach out to the company to make sure via their public email.

This flair is so when you're here helping people out, your company is recognized as involved in the community — something I would hope would be of value.

We will not be offering this to business owners who violate other's IP. So if you have a Cobra or HolyTrainer knockoff, this isn't for you.

I am a big proponent of learning CAD and designing your own devices. But learning CAD is intimidating for some. And then converting that model into a real device is also intimidating, especially when it's steel or titanium. I hope this review can shed a bit of light on that process — everything's scary the first time.

So, there are a few suppliers in this space. I have only worked with IN3DTEC but I've been really happy with them and I know of at least one other cage artisan who uses them.

Too few of us know the pleasure of wearing a device we designed ourselves. I hope this review will convince a few of you to join me and others at the bottom of our little rabbit hole.

https://www.reddit.com/r/chastityreviews/s/W0UZvV58bU

I've recently reviewed Mature Metal generally but now let me speak to a specific design, the Spyder.

https://maturemetal.com/product/the-spyder/

At $490, the Spyder is William's most expensive cage — and the cage he personally wears. Like many MM customers, I started with the classic Jail Bird. And like many other customers, I wanted an upgrade.

The Spyder in one of William's more form-forward designs. The design features the same 1/2" wide flat-bar that replaces the Jail Bird's two 1/4" roundbar rings. Connecting the two is another flatbar strip running along the other side and, what gives the Spyder its name, six 1/8" roundbar ribs radiating from the top of the cage (yes, six, not eight).

Looking down at the device, you'll see the ribs wrapping around your shaft, with some disappearing over the sides. Visually, it's far more dramatic than the venerable Jail Bird. It has a bit of an art deco look with the radiating ribs. And the broad polished flatbar is far more striking than the Jail Bird's simple ring.

Functionally, the device provides a little better coverage. Protecting from the shower head, the flatbar covers the underside of the shaft and the all important frenulum. And the signature radiating ribs frustrate the simple stroking that the Jail Bird doesn't.

Looking at the device online, you might worry about the large opening on the side before the ribs make their way down. In practice, this is broadly blocked by the wearers own testicles.

With regards to comfort and fit, obviously as a custom device, the fit should be spot on, and of course comfort follows fit. But for Jail Bird owners, I will say this: replacing the roundbar with flatbar makes the device functionally 1/8" narrower with the same inner diameter. When you specify the ID of the device, for that Jail Bird, that's the rings. For the Spyder, it's the flatbar. But with the Jail Bird, the 1/8" ribs run through the center of the rings giving 1/16" space on each side. With the flatbar, everything is flush so functionally, it's a slightly smaller device. And the broader flatbar makes this doubly true. So if your Jail Bird is a snug fit, you might consider adding a bit for a Spyder or something like the Watchful Mistress of Pet Trap.

Why am I reviewing a knockoff cage? Well, unlike almost every other knockoff out there, this one has the inner diameter needed for girthier men. In fact, its measurements are really close to what I would order in a custom device. And it has a 19 mm ball gap to boot.

So, if you're on a budget and you're tired of the "stocking trick" or lubing up to get into your cage, give it a read.

https://www.reddit.com/r/chastityreviews/s/aWwx1pN7NA

This is the "Cobra Male Chastity Cage with Lock & 5 Rings 3D Printed Chastity Devices Bondage Gear & Accessories Resin Virginity for Men Breathable (Compact)"

Ok, that's a mouthful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WGTCHKS?th=1

Wow, its URL is actually shorter.

So, if you've seen my other reviews, they are on devices that cost several hundred or more. This one is a little more down to earth at... $22.98.

What does $22.98 get you?

It actually gets me something that fits despite being called "compact". It has a very generous 39 mm inside diameter making it the only Amazon device I know of that fits me girth-wise. Except for that giant 2" diameter steel cage that's only suited for Ron Jeremy — dating myself.

It also has a generous ball gap with the 49 mm ring sporting a 19 mm gap. Besides be a bit short at 85 mm, this cage was pretty much made for me. I mean like custom.

But it's pink.

I know a lot of you like pink. If it's plastic, I'd prefer black or white. Pink doesn't do it for me.

The device comes with a good range of ring sizes: 43, 46, 49, 51, and 55 mm. While my size is in there, I would have preferred replacing a 55 mm for a 40 mm but as this really targets newer users, the 55 is probably more popular.

Ok, so what can I say. I mean design-wise it's a KINK3D Cobra clone and has all of the features and benefits of that design as well as the downsides (I have a hard time getting past the headlock). The junction is the reverse engineered X-Lock junction from KINK3D. I didn't check to see if it would actually work with an authentic Cobra but it wouldn't surprise me.

But beyond design... material. Yeah, it feels cheap. It has a glossy surface and it's extremely lightweight that gives it this feeling of flimsiness. But it's what you can expect for $23.

My biggest complaint about the devices is the junction has too much clearance in it. It makes an almost-audible (and you can certainly feel it) clicking when you walk.

And one thing I neglected to mention... it came with a urethral insert that snapped into the end of the device which looked like a... well, a tiny vulva. I don't get the point. I mean a little 2 cm vulva? Anyway, it went into the trash... under some other trash — can't be too carful.

Why did I buy it? It wasn't my first device (but if it had been, my chastity journey would have likely been far far different and I wouldn't be replying to half the posts with "ball gap"). I bought it for an article to demonstrate that it really is just measurements.

Ok, so this is a great first device for grithier men who are very underserved in the commodity market. And while I chafe at the design knock off — and as if to add insult to injury, using the Cobra name — such devices have their place. No one knows what they're doing when they get their first cage and devices like this provide valuable feedback on what you thought would fit versus what actually fits.

But if you do purchase such a device, do remember someone put a lot of time and effort into its design. And it wasn't the people selling it.

Locktober is coming and everyone wants to talk about their contracts and whatnot. That's great but here, do not pretend it's anything other than consensual. She's not _making_ you do anything. If you want to share with the world all the horrible things she's going to force you to do, there are other subreddits. If you want to talk about your agreement and how you enjoy submitting or whatever, well, you're in the right place — just acknowledge the leading C of CNC.

Btw, Jenn has me locked up in this full titanium cage [that I asked to wear] and I'm not sure if she'll ever let me out again [I asked her to tell me that]. 😉