Rubber Ball Gag

One of the very first bdsm images I ever saw which began my eroticism of fetish and bdsm was a woman with a ball gag in her mouth, eyes wide in excitement and fear.  It was a very powerful image and ever since I have always associated the look of a ball gag as the ultimate bdsm trope or bondage toy.

From a submissive’s POV, a ball gag takes away their ability to vocalize, a very human quality.  As such, it can be seen as a bondage device as well as a tool to objectify them.  And, if they are a screamer, a ball gag also has a very practical use as well.  For the dominant, a ball gag is a control device that also serves a useful purpose, but it is essentially, for me anyway, eye candy.  It somehow makes the submissive look all the more vulnerable, even if they are not in any other types of bondage attire.

Next to a pair of hand-cuffs, ball gags are most likely the most popular type of bondage toy for the new enthusiast.  This Rubber Ball Gag from PinkCherry.com is your average ball gag, and one of the most affordable, while still being of good quality.  The ball is made of rubber latex, like a regular rubber ball that you bounce, so soft enough to bite into and leave marks.  Rubber as we all know is a man-made material manufactured from the sap of the rubber tree.  Unless you have a latex allergy, rubber is completely non-toxic and safe to put in your mouth (just don’t eat it!).  Make sure to wash the gag thoroughly before using.  This will also take away some of the “rubber” taste.

The strap on this ball gag is made of real leather (23″ in length) and stitched with red thread.  It is very sturdy and features two metal O-rings and a buckle fasten on the back.  The length ensures a good fit on most people and the strap is fairly thin so comfortable to wear.

The only thing I didn’t like about this product was that the rubber ball has a seam down the middle which could have been shaved down during production.  You don’t notice it much while wearing it, but it does take away from the visual appeal of the toy.  You can smooth it off with an exactor blade if you like, but it would be nicer if the seem wasn’t there at all.

The Rubber Ball Gag from PinkCherry.com is a staple to every bdsm or bondage enthusiast’s toy box.  Shopping in Canada?  Try PinkCherry.ca!