Ball Gags are a very kinky addition to your fetish tool bag, there are also a surprisingly large amount of different ball gags.
There are a number of types of ball gags, some soft latex or rubber, some silicon and some are hard like steel or solid plastic ball gags
Types of Ball Gags:
We will go through the different types of Ball Gags in UK shops, it all depends on how advanced your fetishes are and the size of the mouth of the receiver.
Rubber Ball Gags
Rubber Ball Gags are the most popular type of ball gag, they are more forgiving than solid ball gags. There is a firmer feeling from a rubber ball gag to the softer silicon types, but there is a unforgettable taste and smell of rubber that some people love. You can get detachable rubber ball gags to enable mouth training for working up in sizes.
Rubber ball gags can come in number of colours, black and red are the most popular colours but pink is becoming more popular.
People who have a latex allergy must avoid this type of ball gag at all costs and therefore silicon or steel would be a better type would be better.
Maintenance of a latex ball gag or latex ball gags:
You need the clean the latex of the ball gaga after each use, the ball gag must be kept in a cool dark place when not in use. Over time the latex of the ball gag will degrade, sadly this is an unavoidable fact. Keeping this from happening sooner rather than later is the aim of the game. Avoid using any oil based cleaner or exposing the latex to any oil. For a shiny look you can add a silicon shiner to the latex.
Silicon Ball Gags
Silicon gags are the most popular type for the beginner and anyone looking to have a more comfortable There is less flavour to a silicon ball gag than a latex one. Silicon is a softer material than any of the other types of ball gags available to buy in the UK.
Steel Ball Gags
Steel ball gags are for the more advanced receiver and Dom. There are a number of things you need to consider when looking to buy a steel ball gag. You need to consider the teeth, there should be no biting down on the steel ball gag. Also a ball gag is not recommended for those with metal fillings as there can be a nasty painful nerve reaction to the contact. Metal and leather is a very erotic look and people love steel in the mouth, the cold steel and and leather strap holding it in.
Ball Gag Buyers Guide
when buying a ball gag you need to select for the mouth size of the sub as well as the material that creates the best response in the sub. Some get excited by latex, some like the feel of steel or leather.
Gags go into the mouth and sit behind the teeth, therefore the material can be uncomfortable than others and that can be fun for some and less so for others.
Sizing the Balls
When it comes to starting using a ball gag the size of the ball is a factor as well as the material. The smaller sizes tend to suit the beginner as well as anyone with a small mouth and jaw.
Sizes – Remember its best to start small and work up
- Extra small Ball – 1.0 to 1.25 (inches)
- Small Ball – 1.5 (inches)
- Medium Ball – around 1.67 to 1.75 (inches)
- Large Ball – around 2.0 (inches)
- Extra Large Ball – 2.5 to 3+ (inches)