Gag

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A gag is a device designed to cover or be inserted into the mouth to prevent the wearer from talking or crying out. in BDSM gags have a very strong symbolic value. They prevent the submissive from talking or communicating with the dominant in anything but the most basic way. This enhances the loss of control that the sub experiences in a scene which in turn can magnify the D/S dynamic between the players. The gag is also an invasion the sub's body which is another strong D/S signal.

There are a number of different designs of gags which are used in BDSM play.

Ball gag

Ball Gags

A ball gags as the name suggests is based on a ball which is forced into the subs mouth and then held in place by a stap running through it and then tied behind the back of the neck. Ball gags are the most common type of gag used in BDSM play. They are very effecting at preventing the sub from talking. When strapped in tightly they are almost impossible to spit out. Visually they look very dramatic, distorting the face and forcing the mouth open. From the persepctive of the wearer they also feel very submissive and it is impossible to forget that you are wearing one.

A less common design is to have the ball attached to a leather plate which covers the mouth and is held in place by a strap. Gags of this design are less effective than the tradition ball gag as the sub is more able to spit the gag out, they also tend to be less effective in silencing the sub. They do, however, work very well with hoods as they require a much smaller mouth opening than a traditional ball gag and the hood helps keep the gag in place.

Ball gags come in different sizes to suit different mouth sizes. Using the correct sized gag with greatly enhance the experience of wearing it. Too smaller gag will be ineffective at silencing the sub and the visual impact will be diminished, using too big a gag will put the subs jaw under starin which will quickly become painful. There is also a real risk that the sub might choke or retch.

Bit gag

Bit Gags

A bit gag is based on a horses bit and is often used in pony play. As a tool for silence a sub it is much less effetive than a ball gag howevr the visual impact is as great (some might say greater) than a ball gag. The risks of wearing a bit gag are much less than a ball gag since it does not obstruct the airway.

Penis gag

Penis Gags

A penis gag is a gag based on a rubber penis or dildo (usually only a few cm long) which is attached to a leather plate (to prevent it being swallowed) and forced into the subs mouth. Particular care must be taken when playing with penis gags because of their size then tend to get pushed further back in the mouth. This means that there is a much greater risk of the wearer choking. In my opinion penis gags are better as an idea than in practice. They can move around the mouth much more than a ball gag and that makes them less effecting in gagging the submissive and making it easier for the sub to spit the gag out. They can be made more effective by using them in conjunction with a hood or a ring gag.

Ring gag

Ring Gags

Ring gags are similar in concept to a ball gag but replace the ball with a metal ring which forces the subs mouth open. In BDSM play the main reason for doing this is to make it impossible for the sub to refuse to accept any thing place in his/her mouth (usually someones penis!). This makes ring gags particually effective in scenes that have a strong D/S element.

Inflatable gag

Inflatable Gags

An inflatable gag is a rubber balloon (often attached to a leather plate to hold it in place) with a valve and a pump. Once inserted into the subs mouth it is inflated to fill the subs mouth in much the same way as a ball gag. Inflatable gags are very effective in silencing the wearer but they also block the airway and for this reason the sub should never be left alone while wearing it.

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