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| − | [[Image:Ball gag1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Model earing a ball gag]]A '''ball gag''', as the name suggests, is a ball which is forced into the sub's 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 effective 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. It forces the submissive to feel very vulnerable, and due to the strain it places on the mouth and jaw, it is impossible to forget that the power of speech is being denied. Ball gags can be handmade, but commercial versions are readily available at various price points, from plastic balls with holes for breathing pre-drilled in, to soft "jelly" balls that conform more to the interior of the wearer's mouth. (The jelly variety is better for long-term use; a ball-gag with breathing holes is mandatory for any sub with a history of asthma or other breathing problems.) | + | [[Image:Rubberhoodwithgag.jpg|thumb|Rubber hood with attached ball gag]] |
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| + | A '''ball gag''', as the name suggests, is a ball which is forced into the sub's 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 effective 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. It forces the submissive to feel very vulnerable, and due to the strain it places on the mouth and jaw, it is impossible to forget that the power of speech is being denied. Ball gags can be handmade, but commercial versions are readily available at various price points, from plastic balls with holes for breathing pre-drilled in, to soft "jelly" balls that conform more to the interior of the wearer's mouth. (The jelly variety is better for long-term use; a ball-gag with breathing holes is mandatory for any sub with a history of asthma or other breathing problems.) | ||
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 [[hood]]s as they require a much smaller mouth opening than a traditional ball gag and the hood helps keep the gag in place. | 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 [[hood]]s as they require a much smaller mouth opening than a traditional ball gag and the hood helps keep the gag in place. | ||
Revision as of 08:07, 17 September 2006
A ball gag, as the name suggests, is a ball which is forced into the sub's 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 effective 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. It forces the submissive to feel very vulnerable, and due to the strain it places on the mouth and jaw, it is impossible to forget that the power of speech is being denied. Ball gags can be handmade, but commercial versions are readily available at various price points, from plastic balls with holes for breathing pre-drilled in, to soft "jelly" balls that conform more to the interior of the wearer's mouth. (The jelly variety is better for long-term use; a ball-gag with breathing holes is mandatory for any sub with a history of asthma or other breathing problems.)
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 will greatly enhance the experience of wearing it. Too small a gag will be ineffective at silencing the sub and the visual impact will be diminished; using too big a gag will put the sub's jaw under strain which will quickly become painful. There is also a real risk that the sub might choke or retch.
