Chastity Devices

Chastity devices are often used in BDSM play, usually for punishment or as a form of erotic sexual denial.

Erotic sexual denial

Erotic sexual denial implies keeping a person in a certain phase of sexual arousal for quite a long time without letting him or her achieve orgasm. Being a part of BDSM erotic sexual denial is a more dominant version of orgasm control. The dominant might allow the bottom to achieve orgasm at the end (in this case the orgasm is likely to be much stronger than normal, or the bottom might be prohibited from achieving an orgasm thus making him suffer from sexual frustration.

Such practices allow dominants to get control over extremely intimate and important part of their submissive's lives. Through orgasm denial the dominant can even teach the bottom to hold back orgasm or to achieve it on command. This technique gives the dominant so necessary feeling of power.

Denial of genital stimulation is an alternative form of erotic sexual denial. Lack of genital stimulation can be provided through using a male or a female chastity device that prevents touch or erection (for men).

BDSM Chastity Devices

BDSM chastity devices range from quite simple leather and plastic BDSM sex toys up to very expensive custom-made chastity belts.

Generally, there are two most popular types of a chastity device.

Cage-type chastity devices. These chastity devices enclose male genitals in order to prevent sexual stimulation and erection.

Florentine-style chastity device. This type features a band around the waist and hips. Also the device has a so called shield that covers the genitals.

For females this shield is usually a flat band with a slot through which a woman can urinate.

For males, the shield commonly covers the tube in which the penis is placed. The shield has perforations at the bottom that allow urine to escape.

For females this shield is usually a flat band with a slot through which a woman can urinate.

Chastity devices with a „thong“ arrangement feature a single strap running between the buttocks to the waistband. The strap can be a plastic-coated cable or it can a steel strap with a hole to allow passage of feces.

How to choose a chastity device

Most BDSM chastity devices are designed for long-term and continuous wear. That is why before buying a chastity device you should think over your budget and goals.

Also you should necessarily consider some possible physical or mental discomfort.

Keep in mind that Florentine-style chastity devices do not suit persons involved in a vigorous sporting activity. These belts make bending forwards at the hips difficult. Also you should také into account the fact that extra-weight makes use of such a belt quite difficult. In this case you should consider wearing of a hip belt that rests on the front rather than a belt that encloses the narrowest part of the waist.

Consider the material. The fact is that some materials, like some plastics, alloys and rubber might cause allergy.

Chastity devices made entirely of plastic greatly suit wearers who have to travel through airports or other places where they have to pass metal detector control.

Tips for chastity devices' wearers

Také into account the fact that some period is required for the wearer and the device to adjust to each other. For better fit and comfort you can bend the belt. It is recommended to wear the device for 1-2 hours on the first day, 2-2,5 hours on the second day, then the amount of time spent in the belt should be lengthen gradually. Commonly a month is required until the device can be worn continuously.

Check regularly for bruising and chafing where the belt contacts your skin. Be always vigilant against pressure sores.

During periods when a chastity device is worn for a long time, it should be removed from time to time in order to clean off accumulated skin and urine. Also the parts of the device that are in continuous contact with the body should be cleaned.

How to clean chastity devices

The way you clean a chastity device greatly depends on the material your BDSM toy is made of, as different materials require different cleaning and storage. For detailed information about sex toys materials and cleaning see our Sex Toys Guide.