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A Visit to Venus Berlin, the World’s Largest Adult Expo

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Last week the Venus took place in Berlin which according to their numbers is the largest adult expo in the world. Their head of PR gave an interview to Queer.de where he said that the expo wants to attract also queer visitors. This and the fact that they have a dedicated kinky area was enough reason for me to ask for a press accreditation which I thankfully got.

So last Saturday I took the first train to Berlin to see what for years has been marketed as the center of vanilla straight male desires has to offer for a gay kinkster. When I made notes on the fair ground, I thought I might be able to write a few words. But things somehow escalated quickly. Because of that I divided my experiences, observations and thoughts into five parts.

Part I: An Expo Review – I talk about the visitors, the vibe inside the different halls and what is generally going on

Part II: The Cool – The products I genuinely found cool or surprising.

Part III: The (Non)Trendy – Trends which I noticed both good and questionable

Part IV: The Challenging – There were also things and instances which were not so comfortable for me.

Part V: The Weird & Final Thoughts – On every trade fair there are just absurd things which maybe make you smile or shake your head too. Finally, all things considered, I give advice who I would recommend a visit.

This is the first event review of this kind. Please let me know via e-mail, Bluesky or Insta what I can make better and if I should do another one in the future.

eVac Duo 800

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The VAST eVac Duo 800 with all the Accessories

Vendor: VAST

2½ months ago I reviewed the updated eVac 2.0 from VAST. While it was a big improvement ergonomics wise to the five year old previous model, being a monopole needing a second pole to work for e-stim made it hard to handle in some situations. A couple of weeks ago VAST also released an update to the old duo-pole eVac. In this review I will look at the differences between the toys and how this toy works. So I recommend you read at least the construction section of the eVac 2.0 review before reading this one.

Construction

The eVac Duo 800 has the same basic design like the eVac 2.0, has the same 220mm length and is 3D printed out of the same polymer. As the name indicates, it is considerably larger at 80mm internal diameter. Inside are now two stainless steel rods. One sound like with domed attachment, one with a flat segment plate which sits in the top half of the cylinder in order to press against the pelvic area. Theoretically you could change the position of the two but that does not make sense for ergonomic reasons.

The Nuts holding the Two Rod Electrodes in Place

The nuts holding both rods in place are sitting next to each other on top. Because they are so close to each other, the nuts don’t have wings anymore for tightening but just small studs for better grip. In order to tighten the screws tight enough for a vacuum seal, a winged tool is included will grips the studs and thus allows for more torque.

Having two rods, the eVac Duo comes with two plugs to seal the cylinder when you are not using both or any of the rods. The hex key from the eVac 2.0 has been replaced with a small screw driver which is also now the standard for all eVacs. To ensure the longevity of the toy, a small tub of Wondergrease silicone grease is included. All the accessories come in a small drawstring bag to keep all the accessories together.

The Plate Electrode as a Counterpole for the Sounding Electrode

Playing with the eVac Duo 800

Since the eVac Duo has the same ergonomically shaped base, it has the same great and quick vacuum seal. Having a larger diameter and thus more volume, the Duo behaves a bit different. It takes longer for the vacuum to take effect because air needs to be evacuated. Because of this the vacuum comes a bit softer and can be more gradually increased. But it also means, you need to pump more. If you or your bottom are petit or skinny, ensuring contact between the skin and the cylinder feet is a bit of a challenge, especially when he starts moving his legs. Due to the larger footprint, the cylinder has a considerably larger leverage.

The Duo addressed the issue that the sounding electrode needs a counter pole in order to create a close electric circle. This electrode could either be a pad electrode which due to the lower mass could be ending up the spot where the sensation is felt or an anal electrode with is relatively far away resulting in cable chaos or a loop around the balls which can create unintended leverage effects when wiggling, breaking the vacuum seal. Now the second pole sits inside the vacuum tube. The bottom plate is very mass rich and covers a large footprint which ensures that the sensation is felt on the sounding electrode. Additionally the 4mm banana jacks sit next to each other which makes wiring easily.

The Sounding Electrode with the New Hex Toll for Easy Adjustment

The placements of the electrode offer the door for a new deviant form of play: Take the sounding electrode out, seal the hole with the plug, put a very mass-rich anal into your sub (yes, this leads to cable chaos again) and start pumping. Since the dick is most likely pointing downwards, the e-stim sensation will be felt at the pelvic area. If you not start to stimulate the sub and increase his arousal, causing the dick to jump upwards, the glans (and sometimes the shaft) makes contact with the rod, creating a tickling shock. If you really want to shock your bottom, you insulate the bottom of the contact plate with a piece of rubber. Then the only conduction point will be where the dick hits the rod, most likely starting to jump uncontrolled due to the pain, making contact again and again. Until this vicious feedback circle makes him get soft and most likely continuously touch the rod or top of the plate if he is not too small.

Left: eVac Duo 800
Right: eVac 500

Since the counter pole plate is made out of stainless steel, it conducts the currency very well, even without waterbased (special e-stim) lube for enhanced conductivity. In order to achieve a smooth e-stim sensation, the complete surface should touch the skin. Otherwise it will be a very pinchy experience. When adjusting it, be a bit careful and not pushing too hard. The leverage could otherwise push the cylinder off.

The eVac Duo 800 serves also an unexpected market: Vacuum cylinders for big boys! I can count myself lucky to have a few play buddies who have 6+cm dick diameter and who have a hard time finding accordingly sized vacuum cylinders. Naturally they are also on the far side of the length spectrum so 220mm length is a bit confining. But if you are having the same issues, VAST is probably able to print you a longer cylinder. Though if you exceed 250mm, the rods will be too short to stick out of the top.

Conclusion: Excellent large vacuum cylinder with an integrated duo pole e-stim circuit
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Unique combination of cock pumping and e-stim Opaque material VAST eVac Dup 800: 269€
Duo pole, no additional electrode needed A bit bulky and thus not suitable for really skinny and petit bottoms
Anatomic base for smoother vacuum seal and better pressure distribution
Versatile electrode
Vacuum cylinder works also without electrode
Easy to clean

Viper Chastity Cage

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The Kink3D Viper Chasitity Cage in Size R+ Wide with a Curved Base Ring

Vendor: Kink3D

In the past years, Locktober and NOvember have become cornerstones of the gay kinky (social media) calendar. If I look at the page views of my articles about chastity and the reader questions of the past 6 weeks (especially since Folsom Europe), chastity clearly has been on peoples’ minds! At the end of September last year I have reviewed the Kink3D Cobra, the probably most widely used male chastity cage in the world right now. In the lead up to the most locked season of the year, I am reviewing Kink3D’s newest chastity cage, the Viper.

Since the basic construction of both cages are the same, it will be more of a comparative review, highlighting difference between the two cages so you can decide which one is best for you. In my initial review and in-depth follow up, I explored at length the potential and different different play styles of chastity. So if you are new to this kind of play, I highly recommend reading those two articles first. If you are already a seasons chastee or have a Cobra and think about upgrading, dive in straight away.

If you live in Europe and want to start your chastity journey Locktober 1st, Kink3D has some local retailers in the EU now. So the toys ship quicker and you don’t have to deal with customs. I personally recommend VAST in Dortmund, because they have a large selection both in store and online. So if after a couple of days you realize that you need a smaller or larger base ring or even differently sized cage, they can quickly get you setup so you make it through the month securely and comfortably.

Construction

There are two general designs for male chastity devices: The belt-style which goes around the waist and through the groin like a piece of underwear and the cuff-barrel-style which just goes over the dick itself. The Viper – like the Cobra – follows the latter design principle.

The Kink3D Viper above the Cobra. Notice the Wider gap between the Base Ring and the Cage on the Viper

For the Viper, Kink3D completely re-designed the barrel-style cage. While the Cobra had an open design of different interconnected struts creating a cage-like look, at the Viper different panels create an almost completely closed barrel with just slots for ventilation, easier cleaning and pissing. To mark the transition from the shaft to the glans section, the Viper has a small reinforced ring but only opens up about a millimeter more in diameter. The Cobra had a distinctly bigger section for the glans. Both cage styles have the same connection mechanism to the base ring with a shackle which goes into the lock house and two studs which go into holes inside the base ring.

Both my cages are size R+ Wide. To my surprise, the Viper is actually considerably larger than the similarly sized Cobra! Since it is difficult to measure inside the cage, I am comparing outside measurements. Due to both cages having a wall strength of 4mm, it gives you an impression how much larger the Viper is compared to the Cobra. Both have an initial exterior width of 52mm. But while the Cobra tapers to 44mm before the glans section, the Viper tapers to 49mm which is about 11% wider! Attached to the base ring, the Viper offers also 5mm more length than the Cobra due to a wider gap between the cage and the base ring. This gives your balls a bit more space, good if you have meaty balls like mine, but also makes balls slipping through more easily. So you might need a differently shaped base ring. This larger space in combination with the gradual transition from shaft to glans section means that dick sits a bit more freely inside the Viper. Regardless which cage you choose, for a comfortable and satisfying long-term chastity experience, the cage needs to be the correct size! To achieve this, Kink3D offers both cage and base ring in various sizes. To find the right size for your dick, I have written a detailed section about finding the right cage and base ring size for you in my Cobra review.

Left the Kink3D Cobra, right the Viper. Despite both being R+ Wide Size, the Viper’s Shaft tapers less and the Glans Section is Bigger

Detail of the Connection Studs & Locking Shackle on the Cage and Holes and Lock House on the Base Ring

To attach the cage to the body, a base ring is put over dick and balls, like a cockring. The basering is slightly oval for a better anatomical fit. At the top of the ring sits the lock house and two hole which connect with the studs on the cage itself. This was, cage and ring align perfectly, firmly and securely. But even when aligned perfectly, putting the lock in and actually locking it, can be a bit tricky. It takes some patience and some experience to quickly lock the ring onto the cage. The ring come in three designs: Standard which are just straight, XD which are slightly thicker to decrease the gap between the ring and the balls to prevent small balls from slipping through and curved which are cureved backwards if you have meatier balls. The Viper shares the same base ring with the Cobra. So you can mix and match colors and designs, like the waist strap rings. This ring is a recently introduced collaboration with Mr S Leather in San Francisco. The ring has two lugs on top to thread a neoprene or leather belt through which pulls the chastity cage upwards and tighter to your body. I have not played with this combination yet so I cannot judge how it effects long-term comfort and wearability.

The Currently Available Colors, missing the White which I have somehow lost

Like all toys from Kink3D the Viper is 3D printed made out of PA12 nylon. While being more expensive than other polymers for 3D printing, it is considerably sturdier, an important feat for chastity cages which are subjected to a lot of physical stress through movement, moisture and warmth. The panels the cage is made out of are 4mm thick giving the cage a solid, high quality feel without any flex. This is thicker than the wall strength of metal cages and also thicker than most other polymer/ 3D printed cages. While the thick material makes the Viper a bit bulkier than other cages, I have not yet come across a genuine Kink3D cage which broke. Even after years of 24/7 usage, the Kink3D cages look, feel and work like the day they were first locked around your dick. All pictures of cracked and broken cages which have been sent to me, have turned out to be from cheap knock-offs.

The Basering, Lock & Cage – the Three Base Elements of the Kink3D Chastity Experience

Another testament to the great quality is the overall finish of the Viper. Unlike with other 3D printed toys, you cannot see the stepping. The surface is smooth, in a slink-mat finish. It is warm to the touch, easy to clean and does not attract finger prints. All edges are rounded and deburred to prevent chafing even during long-term wear.

The Viper comes with a standard Burg-Wächter internal lock which are keyed-alike. So the same keys which fit my lock from the 2024 Cobra also fit my 2025 Viper. This is good for my chastity play style where I always need a key close at hand. But if you want to securely lock your bottom, you can either get an individually keyed lock for $25, a seal secured key safe or a 3D printed seal secured lock replacement called Airlock. This sealed lock stud is actually the safest way to lock the chastity onto your bottom because a moderately skilled lock picker can pick the lock with a paper clip.

Long-term Wearing & CBT in the cage

As you would expect, the Viper is “just” a differently designed Cobra who shares the same great level of production quality. This makes the Viper like the Cobra the best cuff-barrel-style chastity cage currently available. If you find the right cage size and base ring, the ergonomic design makes the cage almost unnoticeable. This is even more true to the Viper than for the Cobra. Since your dick is almost encased in the polymere tube, you even feel less. With the Cobra, you might feel a bit of chafing of your underwear or skin folds getting caught at a strut when getting hard. In the Viper you of course feel your hard-on struggling against the material. But except that, you feel nothing. This is an eerie feeling. You certainly feel that there is an object between your legs. But you just feel the object, not what is contained inside. The Viper is a bit more noticeable than the Cobra since it is a bit bulkier and heavier. But still, after wearing it for a couple of days, the feeding fades away and the cage becomes a part of your body.

Look Inside the Viper’s Barrel

While being a bit bulkier and more protruding, the Viper is still unnoticeable for the untrained eye. Below chinos and jeans or even thin cloth suit trousers, you cannot tell the difference between a big package and a chastity bulge. Of course, through jockstraps, singlets, tight-fitting rubber or speedos, you can clearly tell what you are wearing.

Like last year, I gave this new cage an airport security test flying to the USA. Neither German nor US security noticed the cage, neither on a body scanner, nor during a pad down because my Engelbert Strauss pants have to bulky pockets. If you run into issues, you can always claim that it is a medical device. If that does not work, I recommend traveling with the key to unlock if asked. While technically not illegal, the security can detain you if they want to. Having your dick locked 24/7 is not worth missing a flight.

As an uncut guy with a PA, I like that the Viper is a bit more spacious. With the Cobra, my piercing would sometimes get lodged between the bars. If that happened as an unlucky angle, the piercing would jam my frenulum against the firm cage, causing extreme pain! Inside the Viper, my dick is well contained and content. In all the month wearing the cage, I never had to adjust my dick inside the cage.

The Viper’s Sexy Silhouette which Reminds me of Super Cars

Pissing was also easier with the Viper. Due to physics, the tip of the dick is drawn to openings. Since there is only one up from, my foreskin opening usually aligned fairly well with it. And if not, it is the only outpour there is, guiding the stream. Nevertheless, pissing when caged is still a bit of gamble. I felt confident enough to use a pissoir with the Viper and mostly did not wet my pants in the process – but sometimes disaster happened. So if you want to be completely safe, sit down pissing.

Since there are almost no holes, you really have to take the Viper off for cleaning. Especially when you are cut, you could wear the Cobra almost indefinitely because water and soap could reach every spot. With the Viper, I recommend taking the cage off once a week. If you are a smell fetishist, the Viper is definitively for you! The precum, piss and sweat quickly create a rich aroma inside the barrel. A friend of mine puts the cage in front of a gas mask hose when milking his chastity sub so he can enjoy his own musk.

Being almost closed off completely, you can also play less with the dick inside. While I could fit pad electrodes inside the cage, getting the wires out proofed impossible. Wax play does not work at all and sounding is very hard. If the piss slit does not perfectly align, there is little way to get a hold off the dick to nudge it in the right place. You can also not apply lateral pressure when the sound pushes the dick a bit back. Cumming inside the cage is also more difficult. The holes up front are a bit wider than in the Cobra. But frenulum stimulation is more difficult. What works better than in the Cobra is applying vibrations. The barrel is better at transmitting the vibrations than the Cobra’s cage bars.

The Additional Space a Curved gives your Balls in the Right vs. a Standard Ring on the Left

Speaking of “play”, there are some… characters in the community who will punch you into your balls “because you obviously like it.” This is pretty dangerous when wearing a chastity cage! The exposing of the balls and leverage of the ring and the pressure the firm and sturdy cage can put on the testicles can lead to serious injuries, resulting in losing your balls in the worst case! So if you are a dom, top or sadist don’t be an asshole and ask for consent before busting somebody’s balls.

While technically is it possible to controlled busting somebody’s balls while he is locked in the Viper, it takes some practice and precise targeting. I would only recommend doing it with toys of the fist. Nut kicks are simply to random for this.

Conclusion: Comfortable and even more secure chastity for long-term wear
Pro Cons Toy Price
Large range of possible sizes for perfect fit Lock is a bit difficult to insert Kits (including cage, base ring & lock) $190 – $240
Can be worn over extended periods of time Has to be taken off for cleaning
Completely sealed of for less stimulation Cage $145 – $190
Very well made
Sturdy Base Ring $45 – $65
Randomized Lock $25
Airlock $15
Single Key Sleeve $25 – $30
Double Key Sleeve $30 – $35

 

Mini-Punch

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McHurt Mini-Punch Padded Impact Toy

Vendor: McHurt

Over the next couple of days a large population of (gay) kinksters will migrate to Berlin for Folsom Europe – if you are not even there already. So with this review I want to draw your attention to my first ever visited and still one of my absolute favorite kink stores in the whole world – McHurt. Located in Tempelhof, close to the U-bahn station Alt-Tempelhof on the U6, it is a bit of a journey from the gayborhood. But if you are interested in unique BDSM toys, especially impact toys like paddles and whips, make the journey! My playroom houses more than 50 toys from them and still every time I find something innovative, something that creates a new sensation that still adds to my impressive collection of sensory tools! If you want to see some of those in action, find me at Quälgeist from Friday through Sunday.

And now, without further ado, let’s look at this paddle.

The D-ring housed between the multiplay Layers of Bridle Leather

Construction

The basis of this paddle is a spatula shaped paddle made out of four massive layers of bridle leather. They are glued and sown together, burnished and deburred for a really solid, smooth and quality feel. For added rigidity a stiff metal spring is housed between the layers of leather. At the bottom the middle layers create a loop to house an elongated D-ring for easy storage.

On this mini version the handle is 13cm long before it tapers over 2cm length into a 8.5cm diameter round head. On the backside both the handle and head are just smooth bridle leather. On the top sits a 7.5cm diameter half-sphere of garment leather covered firm foam. While the handle is always black, the garment leather cover comes on black and burgundy.

The Thickly Padded Half-Sphere

Playing with the Mini-Punch

Back in the day, McHurt used to have plenty of padded toys with different degrees of firmness and impact area size. making the store a Mecca for people who were into soft, thuddy impact play. Especially for beginners who think that impact play is just (stingy) pain, these toys were perfect. They showed them that impact play could be anything between just a light thuddy massage and excruciating pain. Overall, these toys were perfect for warmup. As far as I know – with Slingking closed down – nowadays, the (Mini-)Punch is the only padded paddle available, so let’s see how it works as a – soft – impact toy.

The Small Handle that fits Perfeclty into the Hand

Despite working with rather firm foam/ padding, the Mini-Punch’s padded punch is quite dampened. Hitting with it does not create sting at all. Because of this, the (Mini-)Punch is good for warm-up. Yet due to the half-sphere shape, you have to work a bit to spread the impact over the entire warm-up area. So it takes some time to properly warm-up the ass and tights.

While the impact is dampened through the foam, repeated, especially high frequency impacts at the same spot can quickly become painful. It is not the lightning pain of sting, but a dragging, lasting one. If you really put some punch into the impacts, the Mini-Punch can be quite a bruiser. So be careful if the impacted body area is visible. The small form factor invites to hit body areas you would otherwise not hit, like the back of a boot worshipping sub. Please apply the same sensibility like with a thuddy flogger and only heavily hit well padded or bone guarded body areas to avoid injuries of the organs.

The Mini-Punch’s Smooth Side for a Stingy Sensation

The mini form makes the Mini-Punch a good toy for CBT, especially ball slapping. For this, only the smooth side works. The ball-shape pushes the balls away instead of delivering meaningful impact. The smooth side is just small enough to be great for large area bastinado or targeting the very sensitive area between thighs and ass. Due to the leather being so dense and stiff, the pain is quite stingy. Bating a sub with the nice, thuddy side and switching to the painful stingy one is quite easy because the handle is so small and fits easily between two fingers.

As the name indicates, there is also a Maxi-, on in this case simple Punch. The larger version has an overall length of 35cm and the padded halfsphere has a diameter of 10cm. When I bought this toy, I intentionally went for the mini version. It is more nimble, perfect for targeting small body areas like the balls, thighs or soles of the feet. Of course, when you want to warm up a large body area like the ass cheeks, the Punch is better. But all things considered I find the Mini-Punch more versatile. If you look for a lazy top toy, the Punch might be for you since the longer handle can develop more momentum.

Conclusion: Thuddy bruiser with a nasty side.
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Thick and firm padding for deep thud Very focused impact of the padded side McHurt Mini-Punch: 39€

Punch: 54€
Small & nimble
Very Well made
D-ring for storage

Tempest, Orochi & Slater

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Toy Properties

Form: Fantasy Toy
Material: Platinum Silicone
Colors: Many
Firmness: Soft to medium Firm
Lube: Water, Oil
Cleaning: Soaking in hot water with dish-soap than use sanitizer.
Safer Sex: Clean and sanitize it thoroughly
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place not touching other toys to prevent damage.

Vendor: Bad Dragon

Last month I visited Arizona, the origin state of Bad Dragon for the first time in my life. Blown away by the harsh beauty of desert, I will most likely visit again, though in a month when the temperatures are a bit more modest. Having returned from my travels, what would be more fitting than reviewing a triple of knotty wyrm toys that have been lurking in my playroom for quite some time?

Continuing onwards to San Francisco I picked up some new toys that are also in high demand review-wise like the new absurdly large Oxballs Pig-Holes or some classics from Friendly Toys. So I think there will be an Anal Toy Special incoming soon, probably mid-September when the summer extravaganza schedule has died down a bit.

Bad Dragon’s Tempest, Orochi & Slater

Example of Bad Dragon’s Exceptional Coloring Skills

Construction

The literal core of every anal toy is the material which is it made out of. Back in 2008 Bad Dragon way one of the first companies which only used pure platinum silicone. Their level of experience shows in every toy. Bad Dragon is hands down the industry standard when it comes to coloration! Platinum silicone is a material which takes on colors really easily but mastery of shades and patterns, the use of glow in the dark and UV reactive colors is unmatched by any one in the anal toy industry until now! To help you find your dream coloration, Bad Dragon has a 3D configurator on their website which also features a sizing tool.

The Deep Suction Cup Inside Orochi’s Base

The sizing tool should be used with a grain of salt though. I have been ordering toys from their website for almost 10 years now and despite a good imagination how big a toy will be and despite the sizing tool, I sometimes end up with toys which are way larger than expected or considerably smaller (like my large Tempest which I imagined to be bigger than the toy which I have gotten). So I have a few toys which I just keep as the silicone sculptures they are declared as in the custom form and rarely use because they need really (in)experienced holes for them to bring pleasure.

An important decision when configuring your toy is choosing the right firmness. Bad Dragon offers four firmnesses now which are Extra-Soft (Shore 00-50), Soft (Shore A2), Medium (Shore A5) and Firm (Shore A8 which is still relatively soft). The larger a toy, the firmer it will feel because there is more mass to compress. Harder firmnesses will also make texture feel more rugged. Spikes the massage in soft firmness can actually start to feel scratchy (but will never actually scratch because the material is too soft). It will also make the toy harder to take because the more complex and rigid the surface, the harder it will be for the hole to relax and open up. If you want to ride your toy, choosing a firm base with a differently firm shaft is always a good idea because it will give the toy a better stand.

In Addition to the Knot, the many Lines of Bumps make Slaters very Simulating to Ride

Finally you can customize a toy with various options: The suction cup is probably the most often chosen one as it gives the toy an even better stand than a firm base. The cup is really deep and uses the entire surface of the base so it can create a heavy duty vacuum. If you like to play in your bathroom, the suction cup is almost a must-have because it allows you to fix the dildo onto the floor or a tiled wall. Last year Bad Dragon introduced their version of a Vac-U-Lock hole, the Dragon Mount. This opened Bad Dragon toys to a world of accessories from grips over suction cups to fuck machines. However most fuck machines cannot handle the weight and length of massive XL silicone toys. When you are playing with a partner, the hole can also be an anchor point for your thumb for better guiding the toy into his anus. Sadly the suction cup is incompatible with their Dragon Mount Vac-U-Lock hole so it is hard to recommend which one to get. Usually, I always recommend to get the hole because it opens the world to such versatile play. But historically I have been getting most Bad Dragons with a suction cup and never missed the Dragon Mount hole on my newer toys where I could have gotten it instead of the suction cup. Maybe this is a good piece of advice: When you order smaller toys and have a fuck machine, go for the Dragon Mount. For XL toys, the suction cup is the better option because it will keep your toy from sliding away when knotting HARD. The finally add-on is the cum tube. It is a silicone tube which runs through the shaft until the tip of the head. At the bottom is syringe is attached which can be filled with cum lube to shoot into your rectum. Especially with large toys you need large quantities of lube to full the tube with lube before it shoots into your body. For this short-lived effect the cleaning effort increases massively. I have tried the effect several times and it was not worth the effect, increased cleaning effort and more difficult handling (the cum tube and syringe is permanently attached to the toy and dangles around). But after every Bad Dragon review I publish, I get several messages by people who are in love with their cum shooting toy. So before you choose one, I recommend trying it out with a friend’s toys if the added sensation is worth everything it entails. Or buy a Lil’Squirt from Bad Dragon as a try out toy.

The Untextured Ventral Groove on Tempest’s Shaft

Before I take a look at how the different toys perform in play, let’s talk about why next to coloration and different degrees of firmness, platinum silicone is the best material for anal toys. Most importantly, platinum silicone is 100% body safe. Unlike other materials which often use non-body safe plasticizers, platinum silicone does not leak any substances which can be dangerous in the short or long term. However, this only applies to the base material! Chinese toy companies have been known to use colors and dyes which are potentially dangerous and which can leak into your rectum. The rectum’s mucosa is one of the most absorbent body parts. So be very careful what kind of substances you are introducing to this body area!

Speaking of being careful what you are putting into your body, platinum silicone has a supersmooth surface. So it can be easily cleaned and it makes it difficult for bacteria to linger. For cleaning simple put the toy in warm dishsoap water, let it soak and rinse it off (I take post play bath with the toys on a regular basis). For extra cleaning, spray them with sanitizer or put them in an autoclave. In order to keep the toys beautiful for years to come, do not store them together with other materials. Different plasticizers can damage the toy. The same applies for silicone lube. The silicone oil can solvate the silicone so better stick to water- or oil-based lube. Finally, especially soft silicone can easily crease of get dents. So best store the toys upright without touching other toys.

Tempest’s Smooth, Tapering Glans for Easy Entry

Playing Tempest

Tempest starts out with a conically, slightly triangular glans. At the top there is a small dent where the urethra (or cum tube) would be. If you run your finger tips over the glans, you can feel a very slight ridge at the top side but to be frank even a very sensitive anus cannot feel it. The head sticks out very prominently from the shaft so there is a deep rim around it.

From below the glans, the shaft bows softly to all sides, especially towards the front and thus gently stretching the sphincter. Except a narrow smooth ventral groove the entire shaft is textured. The sides are only shallowly textured while on the opposite side of the ventral groove there is a cluster of more intense texture. Unlike on most other Bad Dragon toys, the ridges and bumps do not look like scales but imitate feathers. The texture depth is a medium shallow so it is noticeable without irritating the hole too much, especially in softer firmnesses.

The Feather Inspired Texture on Tempest’s Shaft

The plumage faces downwards which helps taking the toys deeper and creates very different sensations depending on whether you push the toy in or pull it out. When you push Tempest in, the bumps gently massage the sphincter. The untextured ventral groove presses against the prostate while the shaft extends outwards. Once you reverse the motion, the feather tips push against the anus, making the release of the next ridge a bit jerky instead of a smooth motion. Due to the smooth edges and relatively shallow texture depth, it does not feel like a barb but a more intense feeling of the texture. Especially when twisting the toy while fucking a bottom with Tempest creates an interesting sensation because the going in feels noticeable different than the pulling out.

There is a small, yet interesting design feature above the base. Below the narrowest point downwards towards the base, the texture gets deeper. So when resting while riding or when really bearing down on the toy, it actually becomes more intense. One testee called it the rewards for taking Tempest all the way. When you choose the a size above medium, the Tempest’s tip actually starts stimulating your second sphincter when you go so deep so both of your sphincters get teased hard when bouncing and riding it all the way down.

Orochi’s Textured Head

All of this in combination with the easily opening up glans make Tempest a good beginner toy and perfect for people who’s hole is not so experienced with textured toys but want to venture in this direction.

Playing with Orochi

The general shape of Orochi is defined by different strands or tentacles converging together at the top. The head is formed by nine distinct veins which are textured with downwards facing v-shaped scales. Because of this, the head is heavily textured and very stimulating. Except the apex tip itself which is dull. So taking Orochi requires a bit of prestretch with tapering toys before trying to take him. But just riding and teasing the hole with the texture, letting it slide along the closed anus can be a delightful foreplay.

Like the head, the shaft is formed by different strands or tentacles. They are bulging and turning, creating nooks and recesses and an almost knot-like shape. So when riding Orochi, there is not like that one knotting moment but an ebb and flow of pressure and release. The different strands are lined with scale-like texture which gets increasingly coarse from the sides to the center. Left and right the scales are small, like on a sneak. On top they are shallow horizontal ridges like a dragon’s armor.

Orochi’s Different Textured on the Multi-Strand Shaft

Through the oval shape and the way he curves, Orochi has a distinct from front and back. However, he is not so directionally shaped like knotted toys that you cannot ride him perpendicularly. When you push down that way, your prostate will ride down along the curve of the lateral strands. Not only will the micro texture irritate the prostate in a delightful way, but through the curvature the pressure will be a wave of increase, decrease and then increase again.

Like most complex toys, Orochi is best enjoyed inside the hands of a skilled fister. Through altering the insertion angle the head’s texture can feel coarser or smoother for more or less anus stimulation. Because the different strands are quite prominent, twisting the head inside the anus has its own turbine like quality. Once completely inserted twisting (while moving him in and out) is also very fun. This way different textures can stimulate different areas. It is quite fun to irritate/ tire out the hole with one texture and turn the toy 90°, introducing the coarser, bigger scales to the area which before was only exposed to the micro texture.

Despite the complex pattern, when you have trained your hole a bit and have done some prestretching. Orochi is not that hard to take. Especially in soft, it is a good toy for a texture beginner to try to experience different patterns and stimulations. Since the bulge comes gradually instead of a big, dull knot, you can ride the toy and conquer it over time.

The Flapping Ridges on Slater’s Head making him Hard to Take if you are not very Relaxed

Playing with Slater

If you take away all the texture, Slater is a triple knot toy which will increasingly stretch your sphincter. But luckily you cannot take away the texture which makes Slater to one of the most interesting and difficult to describe toy.

The sides of all three knots are textured with thin, curveted highly raised wall-like ridges. The top of these ridges are textured with very small bumps. The top and the bottom of the “shaft” are textured with lines of higher raised bumps. The surface between these lines is textured with a very shallow  scale pattern.

When just riding Slater up and down, most of his magic is lost. The complex texture makes him actually hard to take. There is always something in the way, resisting to just gently slip through the sphincter. Pulling out, the texture massages the sensitive anus. If you are lying relaxed in a sling or are flexible enough to move around on the toy, Slater is a unique hole pleaser. The texture which before made it difficult to take the toy deeper now suddenly starts to caress and massage. Ridges start to scratch just the right place or add pointed pressure on the prostate.

The Lines of Tiny Horns Going Around the Base are Quite Simulating when Grinding

The base is textured with curved bands of points horns. When you knot the toy completely and start grinding the base, they can stimulate the outside of your prostate or your clitoris if you stick it up your front hole. If you want to engage into this kind of play, I do not recommend getting the toy in firm of choose a firm base. While the horns might look small, in firm firmness, they can be VERY rigid and unforgiving.

While Tempest was a beginner’s toy, Slater is for connoisseurs and textured experienced people. When you just dully ride the toy, it will feel boring, almost annoying. It takes time to discover and explore the very complex bulges and recesses. Slater can be enjoyed alone; one of my testees placed him in a yoga block he could turn easily to get the stimulation just where he wanted it to be. But he really starts to shine when you can completely relax and let someone else guide you through the many stimulations this very complex toy has to offer.

eVac 2.0

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Vendor: VAST

The VAST eVac 2.0 Disassembled

Exactly five years ago I reviewed the original eVac from VAST. Back then, we were all stuck at home, having too much time on our hands to play with ourselves. So let’s see if this second edition is a real upgrade, especially now that we are playing in sex clubs much more again.

Construction

Like its predecessor the eVac 2.0 is a standard vacuum cylinder. The tube has an internal length of 220mm and comes in two diameters: 50mm and 60mm. If you have a really big dick, VAST can probably make you a custom larger one to fit your junk. Laterally on the domed top sits a standard vacuum valve from CPC which is compatible with all common vacuum pump hoses. The tip ends in a thread with a wing nut which is essential for sealing a vacuum around the accessories which turn the eVac (2.0) a unique e-stim toy.

Unlike its predecessor it is not made out of acrylic parts glues together buy 3D printed, making it both lighter and more nimble. The ready to use eVac 2.0 with the half-dome weights 350g vs 440g of the old eVac in the same configuration. So even when the sub wiggles a lot or you want to move around during selfplay, it sits more securely. Another advantage is easy cleaning. Both the tube and the stainless steel rod are dishwasher safe. The aluminum half-sphere is not! After a dishwasher cycle, both the seal and the thread are degreased. In order to create a secure vacuum seal, use low viscosity silicone lube.

The Thread on top with the Wing Nut unscrewed, Electrode inserted and the Plug ready to replace the Sound

While the old eVac was a bit clunky, the 2.0 is almost stylish. The coloring caused a bit of a dispute among my testees: Unlike the clear acrylic of the old model, the printing polymer has a dark steel blue color and is opaque. Silicone oil will make the material a little bit more translucent and will make the growing dick glide up the walls more easily. Both the tube and the stainless steel rod are dishwasher safe. The aluminum half-sphere is not! After a dishwasher cycle, both the seal and the thread are degreased. In order to create a secure vacuum seal, use low viscosity silicone lube.

 

Another big advantage of the new manufacturing technique is the anatomically shaped base. The old one had a flat, almost absurd wide causing leverage problems base with a rounded edge. The new one not only distributes the pressure more evenly around the groin but creates a better and smoother vacuum seal, even when moving around.

The eVac 2.0 comes with two accessories to put into the thread on top. The first is a simple, yet essential one: A small 3D printed plug with an eyelet on top to seal the tube. When this plug is inserted, you can use the eVac 2.0 like every other vacuum cylinder. The star of the show which gives the eVac its name is a 280mm long stainless steel rod. This rod comes in 8mm diameter (what I chose) or 10mm diameter for the more advanced player. The rod diameter is indicated by the last to digits of the product namen; my eVac 2.0 with the 8mm rod is aptly named 508, the 10mm version would be names 510. One end is rounded, the other is has jack for a 4mm banana plug. The final accessory is a milled and polished aluminum half-sphere which flows into a short tube on top. The aluminum not only safes weight but enhances conductivity. The rod fits through the tube and can be fixed in place with a small setscrew using the enclosed hex key.

The Anatomical Shaped Base

Everything is packed in a drawstring bag for easy and scratch-free storage.

When I first read the price, I was surprised. A good acrylic vacuum cock cylinder which does not have and ergonomic base costs around 100€. A premium of just 80€ for the e-stim/ sounding capabilities is more than fair.

Playing with the eVac 2.0

First, let’s look how the eVac works as a simple vacuum cylinder. In order to use the cylinder, loose the wing nut, put the plug into the hole on top and tighten the wing nut again. Due to the seal inside the wing nut, the cylinder is now completely seal. Now you just need to put your dick into the tube, attach your favorite vacuum pump to the valve and start pumping. Since the cylinder is on the shorter and narrower side of size, you can quickly create a strong vacuum. This is actually an advantage since most people overestimate their dick size and buy too big cylinders for an even and comfortable vacuum.

Having played with vacuum cylinders for almost a decade, the anatomically shaped base is a game changer! It makes wearing the cylinder so much more comfortable and creates a quicker, more secure seal without adding uncomfortable pressure. While other cylinders due to their flat base can become comfortable over time due to leverage pressing against pelvic bones, I did not encounter this using the eVac 2.0.

The Banana Jack on top of the Sound

While the eVac 2.0 makes pumping and wearing it for longer periods comfortable, two small pieces of advice regarding pumping:

  1. Pumping does not make your dick larger! There is an urban legend that exposing your dick to vacuum over extended periods of time, makes it grow. That is a myth! The dick will temporarily become a bit bigger and squishy. And yes, the more intense circulation and usage will help your erecting be stronger and harder (that’s why vacuum pumps can be used to treat erectile dysfunctions). The dick might feel bigger and longer due to that. But it will not grow.
  2. What can happen if you pump too quickly with too strong vacuum that you damage the tissue inside your dick. Then your dick will be constantly bigger but just squishy. This is aptly called “Sponge Dick”. In order to avoid it pump slowly, carefully and not going to the max vacuum. There should always only be a (light) horny draft, not painful suction!

The material this toy is made out of caused some discussion under my testees. Some drone players loved it for the dark, complete coverage look. Others did not like that you cannot see what is (happening) inside. In good light conditions, you can see the shadow of the meat inside. But under sexy darkroom lighting it is almost impossible to make out if there dick is touching the electrode or not. For many pump pigs, seeing your dick grow inside the cylinder is a big part of the turn on. This is of cause not possible with the dark, almost opaque material.

The eVac with the Plug for Only Vacuum Play

What sets the eVac apart from other vacuum cylinders is the central rod you can istall using the wing nut up top. The rounded tip is made for easy urethra insertion. Before putting it into your dick, you should disinfect the rod properly to avoid infection. Afterwards generously apply (sterile) lube and put the tip into your piss slit. Afterwards generously apply (sterile) lube and put the tip into your piss slit. The most common lube is water-based which had good conductivity and is easy to clean. An pro-alternative is silicone fat (= high viscosity silicone oil). It has a lower conductivity than water-based lube so you have to crank up your box a bit more. But unlike water-based lube, it does not get absorbed by the surrounding tissue or washed away by pre-cum. So when you plan on playing for longer periods of time, give that a try. Though it is a bit messier to clean. Since the rod does not move inside the cylinder, the process takes a bit of practice. The best way to do it is to unscrew the wing nut so the rod can move freely, push the rod all the way down and insert the sound outside the cylinder. Then hold the rod while pushing the cylinder onto your body, tighten the wing nut and start pumping.

The eVac 2.0 can now also be ordered with an 8mm rod which is 2mm less diameter than its predecessor. This should make the sounding part accessible to more people. When it comes to sounds, 8mm is actually the sweet spot between still being able to take it comfortably and not being “pointy”, thus getting down gently. Still, for an inexperience player, 8mm is still significant to pass through the sphincter inside on the tip so some prestretching is recommended.

The Anatomical Shaped Base

There are two ways to get the sound deeper into your dick. First, you can of course unscrew the wing nut and push the rod deeper. In some instances this can loosen the vacuum so you have to re-pump a bit once you have tightened the screw. The other – and unanimously voted hotter – way is by increasing the vacuum. The dick will temporarily increase in size, thus sucking the sound in deeper and deeper.

If you add e-stim to the play, it is getting even hotter! The more contact the dick makes with the rod, the lower the e-stim sensation is felt. It is only subtle, but noticeable. If you then break the vacuum and the dick shrinks a bit, the e-stim sensation will become a bit more intense again.

Of course, in order to create an e-stim sensation, you need a second pole. This could be a conductive rubber loop around the balls or an anal electrode. The e-stim sensation is always felt at the electrode with the lower mass and the smaller contact area. So if you just use a conductive loop, be prepared to only feel the sensation there if the rod goes DEEP. VAST also offers a cylinder eVac Duo 800 with an Ø80mm vacuum tube and a second conductive rod which pressed against your pelvis which costs 269€. I did not have a chance to play with it so I cannot tell how well it works. But if you are looking for a completely integrated vacuum e-stim toy, check it out.

The Bell-Shaped Electrode Attachement

For those of you who do not like sounding, the eVac 2.0 comes with a bell-shaped half shell which can be attached to the rod using a setscrew and a small hex key. This accessory can either be used to limit the depth the rod can go into the dick or if you fix it at just the tip of the rod as the contact surface. Then the half-dome envelops the hard glans pressing against it. Since the contact area is larger, the e-stim sensation is smoother. Depending on where the frenulum presses against the electrode, it can get stimulated intensely which lead to a handsfree orgasm of two testees. Be aware, that cumming from e-stim takes practice and does not come naturally! Most people who start out with e-stim hope to easily cum from it which is the exception, not the rule. While I am on the topic of warnings, be extremely careful when the bottom wears a piercing! As I said, currency always takes the route of lowest resistance which as soon as it touches metal is that focused path. Be extremely careful when ramping the sub in, especially when he is uncut and the Prince Albert is covered by foreskin. If he gets hornier, the foreskin retracts and the piercing makes contact with the electrode, he could be in (unintended and unsexy) excruciating pain!

If you play with e-stim, I highly recommend to wear isolating gloves when handling the eVac 2.0. Currency always takes the way of lowest resistance and thus the shortest way, so you should be fine. But there is a very small chance of currency passing through your heart when touching the rod with your bare fingers. So if you want to be extra safe (if you are not already into [heavy] rubber), wear insulating gloves.

Conclusion: Excellent vacuum cylinder with a naughty & nice e-stim twist.
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Unique combination of cock pumping and e-stim Opaque material VAST eVac 500: 179€

eVac 600: 189€
Anatomic base for smoother vacuum seal and better pressure distribution
Versatile electrode
Vacuum cylinder works also without electrode
Easy to clean

 

Doxy Bullet

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Vendor: Lovehoney

The Doxy Bullet

It does not happen often, but sometimes I actually forget to review toys I buy. Back in the fall of 2022 I have bought the Doxy Bullet because I have gotten several reader questions from pro doms and FtMs about this toy. I played with it, I tested it and I forgot about it – until earlier last week when a *trans friend of mine asked me about it. Confident that I have reviewed this vibrator ages ago, I searched my website for the review and could not find it. So, with just a delay of approximately 2½, finally here’s the review of the Doxy Bullet.

Before diving into the review, I want to thank the front hole rocking testees who patiently and very open mindedly helped me in exploring the qualities of the Doxy in these rather uncharted nether regions for me. And finally a warm welcome to the about 20% of my readers who don’t have a dick! I dedicate this review especially to you.

Construction

Unlike the others massagers from Doxy, the Bullet is a unibody design without a vibrating head. Like all Doxy products it is made out of die cast aluminum. The tip resembles a bullet yet after a short head section it tapers towards the middle and opens up again towards the bottom. Back when I have bought mine, it was only available in brushed silver. Now is also comes in a brushed rose.

Like with the Bullet’s big brothers, power unit and battery reside in the bottom half while the vibrating unit sits in the head section. With the Bullet, there is not movable head but the vibration is directly transferred onto the aluminum body.

The bottom is made out of silicone. In the middle sits a power button. Pressing it for about a second will start the vibration. It always starts with the first of seven programs.

  1. Continuous slow speed
  2. Continuous high speed
  3. Wave
  4. Low frequency bursts (about 4 vibrations per second)
  5. High frequency bursts (about 7 vibrations per second)
  6. Two shorts bursts followed by one second of continuous
  7. 13 shorts bursts, 2½ seconds of continous, 8 long bursts, 2½  seconds of continous

The Doxy Bullet with its Packaging and Charging Cable

Left and right of the power button are the contacts for the magnetic USB-A charging cable. Above the contacts is a white LED which flashes when charging und lights up when completely charged. The charging time from a completely empty battery is about 1:45h. Depending on which program you run, you get around 2h of play time. Sadly, the small magnets are not that strong. So carefully place the Bullet when charging it. This no MagSafe level of connection!

With an overall length of 11.7cm and a diameter of 2.5cm and a weight of 85g the Bullet is very small and fits in almost every pocket (or jockstrap pouch). It is completely waterproof for hot- or bathtub travel. That also makes it easy to clean when playing with lube. Despite being almost completely made out of aluminum, you cannot boil or autoclave it to sanitize (yes, that was a real reader question…) since it is an electric device! Heat will destroy the electronics and can make the battery explode! For cleaning, please just use warm soap water, sanitizer or vinegar cleaner if you want to be sure. Just rinse the toy with clear water properly afterwards if you want to insert it into a front hole again.

The Control Panel

The Bullet comes in a tooled 5.1×13.5cm aluminum cylinder. In the bottom half is slot for the vibrator, the charging cable curls up in the top. While this is a very high quality and nice packaging, I personally never use it. It is simply too bulky and big compared to the small toy.

Playing with the Doxy Bullet

The primary use case for the Bullet was front hole stimulation. The rounded design makes it perfect for insertion and targeting the sexy itches where they occur. Due to the shape of the body, it offers two distinct kinds of feelings. The vibration is strongest at the apex of the head. There you can really feel a relatively “deep” vibration. While at the tip it is more of a buzzing sensation. The vibrations quickly fade the lower you get down the shaft and it is almost unnoticeable at the bottom.

The small form factor which brings limited leverage of the vibration unit, it is far from being a strong as its bigger brothers. But compared to other finger vibrators which I have played around with, it is one of if not the strongest one. That’s why the Doxy has become a travel companion for many *trans friends of mine and a standard item in my toy bag.

But since about 98% of my play partners and testees have a dick, most of the review experience was gathered on this kind of genitals.

The Body Shape of the Bullet with the Distinct Head Section

On a penis, it is more of a teasing toy. Being so small, it is best applied to the frenulum where the limited intensity can have the biggest effect due to the high number of nerve endings. But even when pressing the apex against the tip of the ventral groove and selecting a focused program like 4 or 5, it will be difficult to induce an orgasm. For this deeper, stronger, the entire glans shaking vibrations are necessary. The Bullet is a nice toy in an edging or milking scene. Using TPR cock rings, you can even attach it to a dick. But most like the battery will run out before seamen starts leaking.

The nimble design makes the Bullet a nifty toy for teasing locked boys in open-design cages like the Kink3D Cobra or Viper. The small top can fit between the bars and still reach the foreskin/ frenulum. The stimulation is strong enough to cause an hardon. But even with the most desperate boys who have been chaste for ages, the Bullet could not milk out an orgasm.

The effect on the rear side greatly depends on the bottom and his prostate sensitivity. In my sling, I had guys who JUMPED when pressing the Bullet against their perineum. Sticking it into the anus and starting it can have the same effect. It feels a bit like the light humming sensation of a low power setting bi-polar plug. If you can reach the prostate inside the rectum depends on the bottom’s anatomy. But if you can, the contrast of smooth metal caressing the glans while shocks of vibration are hitting the organ is delightful.

The Charging Cable Attached to the Bullet

Especially the deeper vibrations around the apex are useful the reigniting nerve endings which have become numb. When putting clamps on a body part, like the nipples, the pressure nerves will get used to the stimulation and over time get numb. Vibration can reactivate the nerves. If you are extra-evil you lightly move the vibrating Bullet against the nipple right after taking the clamps off. Pressing against the nipple will have the adverse effect because the nerves have not recovered yet.

Like I said, the form factor severely limits the vibration power. So the Bullet is not strong enough to cause stickies in diapers or stimulate locked dicks by just pressing it against the cage. But it is a perfect, small and nasty surprise to keep in your pocket for surprising your bottom in unexpected situations.

Conclusion: Small, nimble and for its size surprisingly strong vibrator
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Relatively strong considering the size Not strong enough to milk a penis Lovehoney £49.99
Interesting programs Magnets for charging cable are quite weak
Long battery life
Completely waterproof

Very Useful Clip

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The House of Basciano Very Useful Snaps. Once you have one, you need more!

Vendor: House of Basciano

Construction

The core of this bondage tool are two leather straps glued and sown atop of each other. Both layers are made out of high quality leather which is very smooth and flexible. The edges are folded inside, creating a smooth piping. By folding and riveting it, the straps create notches to hold two D-rings and two trigger snaps. The welded stainless steel D-rings have a width of 2.5cm and a height of 2cm. The 360° turnable trigger snaps are sadly only die cast; stainless steel ones are ridiculously expensive. But still, they are very sturdy, easy to open and completely rounded and smooth. Their eyelet has a diameter of 1.2cm and an opening aperture of 1.6cm.

The leather strap has a length of 7cm, leading to an overall length of 16.5cm between the inside of the snaps’ apex. House of Basciano is famous for their customization or made to measure works. So if you need a longer one, they can probably make it. A shorter one is hardly possible due to everything being so close together already.

When I bought this bondage tool in 2022 there was only one configuration: Black leather, black stitching and silver hardware. Now, like most other gear from House of Basciano, you can configure it freely in every leather and stitching color they offer and even with black hardware which looks pretty cool.

The Trigger Snap Housed by a Two Layer Leather Strap

Playing with the Very Useful Clip

In what follows I will reference rope as the bondage medium. But these clips work also well with tension straps up to a width up to 20mm (16mm are better because of the eyelet diameter). With these clips you can perpendicularly connect tension straps in a fixed position. If you use tension straps to connect tension straps, they usually move because the material is so smooth. But if you clip one of these tools parallel onto a strap, the friction keeps it in place and you can use the D-ring for a perpendicular connection.

The most interesting form of bondage they enable is with bungee cords. Using the trigger snaps and D-rings, you can wrap the cords around a body in a way other bondage tools like shackles, carabiners and rigging plates cannot achieve. Since bungee cords are flexible, the sub can move, struggle against them, trying to escape his strap cocoon. But they are quite strong and a surprisingly low number of cords can restraint a strong man.

After buying these tools at trip to Inferno, I took them to a rope bondage class, trying to find access to this art. As person who is into quick and functional bondage and who sees no inherent value in the fettering process and just being bound, I hoped that this course would change my mind. It did not, but it brought up some interesting opinions about this tool. Pure/ old guard rigger called it a “cheat code”, it quickly won favors with the low dexterity crowd (which I was a part off) and people who are into function, yet elaborately restraining rope bondage. Naturally, the two clips allow to easily connect two pieces of rope or add one or two anchoring points. Incorporating the Very Useful Clip into an thigh rope rigging around the body can be a bit uncomfortable. While the leather of the body is soft, flexible and bends easily, the inside D-ring can apply some uncomfortable pressure, especially when pressed against a bone or joint. Due to their 360° turn ability, the trigger snaps are surprisingly comfortable. Just make sure that the lever does not press into the skin!

The Die Cast Trigger Snaps turn 360°

The trigger snaps hold shut astonishing well, even when put under perpendicular pressure. You can run rope through the eyelets of the snaps for tightening without forcing them open. Both sides of the trigger snaps close so evenly and tightly that rope runs through them smoothly and without damaging the rope, making them perfect for every lever-style setup.

That being said, they are neither strong enough nor certified for any load baring or even human suspension! For every kind of suspension bondage, only use certified climbing carabiners. While you can use these clips for incorporating toys or making interesting weaves, they must never be used in the basic rigging which holds the body and its limbs suspended.

Beyond rope and tension strap bondage, these small tools are nifty when playing outside your playroom. You can easily daisy-chain them to bridge a small distance between provided the anchoring point and restraint. In chain frames or webs with undeburred links (yes, such thinks still exist, especially in locations which are not BDSM centered and want to offer inexpensive play “furniture”) they can provide smooth anchoring points which does not damage rope or tension straps. In rope nets and webs, you can easily add D-rings as anchoring points using them.

The Pair of Welded Stainless Steel D-ring

When I showed the clips around among friends and gave them a demonstration, they were amazed how easily they could improve their bondage game. Suddenly, with tension straps and even bungee cords, elaborate bondage setups were possible. So I was asked if I would say they could replace a rope bondage workshop. My answer to that is no, they most definitively not a rope bondage workshop obsolete. While you can skip many of the connection, weaving and knotting techniques, a rope bondage workshop is more than that. At such workshops you also learn about how and how far you can twist and bend the human body how bondage can impact circulation and other important safety and security knowledge.

So, my conclusion is, like with every toy that makes play easier, do not let yourself be pushed by convenience and possibilities. Stay within your experience level and comfort zone, even if the your and your sub’s horniness might push you further. Slowly and gradually experiment and extend what you can and want to do and if in doubt err on the side of caution.

If you keep that in mind, the Very Useful Clip is indeed a very useful clip. They have become a standard equipment in my toy bag next to the climbing carabiners and the rigging plate.

Conclusion: Very useful and versatile bondage tool to enhance your rope game
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Allows for more creative (rope) bondage setup Trigger snaps are only die cast House of Basciano $16.95
Very well made & sturdy
Two D-rings

The Beast

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The Beast from McHurt – an Extremely Vicious Impact Toy

Vendor: McHurt

Time flies quickly when you are having fun – or are just busy with daytime work. When I wrote in my Christmas greetings that posts would be infrequent, I did not anticipate a spontaneous two month break. Sorry for that! If you want to keep up with my busy (kink) life, follow me on Bluesky and Instagram as I don’t use the hell hole Twitter has become not anymore.

Since I left things before the break with a… colorful toy, I decided to kick things off again with an intense implement from one of my favorite kink stores.

Construction

The Beast is a very narrow and long impact toy, measuring 58x4cm. At the bottom there is a 18.5cm long section of four layers of bridle leather which taper towards the middle of the section, forming an ergonomic grip space. Due to the four layers, it has a nice thickness and rests easily in the hand. Towards the bottom is a hole through which a piece of soft leather is threaded, serving as a loop.

The long shaft is made out of two layers of bridle leather. It tapers slowly over 26cm to a 2.5cm wide neck and then extended again for a 13.5cm long and 4cm wide head. The last third of this section is split in two spike-shaped prongs, almost like devil horns. A piece of very flexible spring steel keeps the shaft in place. Once properly broken in, the head will probably flap more, develop momentum and become even more vicious than the toy already is.

Simple Loop for Securing the Toy to the Wrist or Storing It

Like all the leather impact toys I have bought from McHurt over the years (which are dozens…), the finish of this toy is top notch! The seam running around the edge is flawless. All edges (except the inside of the prongs) are deburred, rounded and burnished.

There are different leather and stitching color options in “traditional kink colors” like black, bordeaux and tan. Sometimes new colors are added, sometimes due to being a small store in Berlin with a limited stock room specific colors are out of stock. So best check out their website which colors are currently available.

Playing with the Beast

As written above, the Beast is a real beast, an impact toy for experienced masochists and somewhat patient sadist due to the handling of the toy.

The soft spring steel inside gives this paddle uncommon ergonomics by keeping the shaft straight yet making the momentum bouncy. One swing back and forth almost takes half a second. You have to synchronize the blows with the momentum of the spring. If you increase the frequency or want to hit when the spring is swinging back, the shaft starts to wobble, making it a bit hard to control. So you are stuck with about two hits per second.

If you can live with these constraints, the Beast is a vicious pack of nasty fun! It is probably the most intense leather impact toy in my entire collection.

Flawless Stichting, Rounded, Deburred and Burnished Edges all Around the Toy…

Like with all toys, you can tap lightly. But being made out of bridle leather, the sensation will still be some sting. But due to the low frequency and the small impact area, this toy cannot be used properly for warm-up. It simply takes too long to cover a large area like the ass. But to be frank, this is not what the toy was designed for.

Adding more kinetic energy will turn the light sting of hard leather hitting the skin into a flash light sharp pain. This toy is pure, intense sting! Adding a little more force with drastically increase the pain. The Beast is a punisher, almost a lazy top toy, which with little force creates big pain. Without warm-up, one strike can lead to tears. Because of that I consider it an end-of-scene toy. In order to enjoy it, endorphins must be flowing generously already.

The regular frequency of the hits has something almost meditative. Swinging the Beast feels a bit like a pain metronome. It is a unique experience both for the top and the sub. In my experience, this structure helps the sub get to where he wants to be if he is not quite there yet. On the other hand of the flow spectrum, if you are ambidextrous, you can use this against the sub. Let him sink into the abyss of regular, intense blows and switch to a different mean toy like a cane or a rubber threat and rip him out of his agony-made cocoon.

… Except for the Inside and Tips of the Prongs which ad a Scratching Sensation

The intensity can be varied about by adjusting the impact area. Naturally most sting will be dealt out when just hitting with the head. Since there is spring inside it and the prongs reducing the air resistance, it adjust to the surface it hits, delivering maximum pain. But since the spring steel is so flexible, you can even hit more voluminous areas like the ass or thighs with the toy wrapping around it. It actually is one of the few paddles I you have to worry about wrap-arounds once broken in.

When testing this toy, I started thinking whether the sharp edges of the prongs are actually a feature. They are not that sharp to break the skin but especially at the tips, you can feel a scratch and bite, enhancing the sensation repertoire of this toy. If you tap or sweep with just the tips, you can leave some light scratch marks. Considering that this is an intense impact toy for experienced players, I lean towards thinking of it as feature, not a bug.

Conclusion: Extremely intense impact toy with unusual ergonomics.
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Low energy delivers intense sensation Swing dictates hit frequency McHurt 56€
Comfortable to hold
Unique meditative quality
Very well made

Textured Silicone Paddle

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Texture Silicone Paddle from Amazon

Vendor: Amazon

A couple of years ago, this paddle was ubiquitous: It was sold in almost every sex shops (not so much in kink shops), both online and offline. Amazon sold it in over half a dozen colors. The price range was attractive between 9€ and 20€. Despite the omnipresence on some channels, I was never intrigued to buy one. In the midst of the COVID supply chain and shipping crisis this toy vanished, like many other toys from Asia. A couple of weeks ago while researching a very particular ball stretcher I saw it on Amazon in a bundle with a leather paddle and a blindfold for 7,99€. So I just ordered it to see if it is any good.

In the review I will focus on the silicone paddle only. The leather paddle is made out of cardboard leather without any supporting spring steel inside so you can count the strokes until it will break. And the blindfold is worse quality than the sleeping masks you get in budget airlines amenity kits.

Construction
The core of this 28.5cm long paddle is 5mm thick. At the top sits a 17cm long and 6cm wide head. In the center four standing quatrefoils perforate the head. Both sides of the paddle are textured. On the “smooth” side, there are sets of four vertically orientated oval bumps above and below each quatrefoil while next to each hole is a horizontal bump on each side. On the “spike” side sets of three 3mm tall pins replace the oval bumps.

The „smooth“ side with Rounded Bumps

There are recesses on the side of the impact area. On one side there are six oval studs textured with three pins studs on top, on the other side six slightly taller studs.

The head tapers into a grip section which is all over textured with the pins.

An oval perpendicular “base plate” is at the bottom of the handle to keep if from slipping out of the hand.

The paddle is made out of some kind of silicone. It is quite firm but due to being so thin is it still a very flexible toy. In this bundle, the paddle is red. But I have seen it also in black, white, lime green, yellow and pink.

There’s a seam running around the edge for the entire paddle indicating that is was cast in a foldable mould. It seems that the mould used for my toy was quite new because the seam almost unnoticeable in most areas (and quite noticeable, almost sharp) at the bottom of the base plate. If you get a toy with a sharp seam, you can carefull deburr it with acetone.

The Nasty side with Clusters of Pins

Play with the Textured Silicone Paddle

This paddle is what I call a “lazy top toy”. If you want a toy to make your sub cry quickly, go for it. Being light and made out of silicone, it is pure sting. (Light) tapping is possible but because it has so little mass, it is almost a digital paddle: You either feel nothing or you feel hard sting. So warming up with it is not possible. Being so light, it is hard to bruise with this paddle. Though hitting with the pinned side can lead to some nasty marks. Despite being rounded, when you hit hard and repeatedly, you can break the skin.

Since silicone is a very flexible material, you can easily develop momentum. With very little force, you can deal out intense blows. The flexibility also enables the paddle to wrap around the body if necessary so none of the kinetic energy is lost. The holes in the middle allow air to escape easily so there is no softening air cushion between the body and the paddle.

The textured paddle sides are a weird feature. Theoretically they can be used to target small body areas like the fold right below the ass cheeks. But since the paddle is so flexible, throwing it perpendicularly in a controlled way is almost impossible.

Being textured, it should be a nice toy for sensation play. While the bumps massage very lightly, the pins scratch. Though because the paddle is so flexible, it is a bit hard to control or to apply pressure for more intense stimulation.

The Handle all over textured with Pins

The silicone has one big advantage: It can be easily cleaned. So regardless if you are in a wet and messy situation, want to spank the messy nether regions of your little or are in a lube drenched area (careful, silicone lube will quickly disintegrate the toy!), you can play hit with this toy. Afterwards, soak it in hot soap water, rinse and you are done. Sadly, there is not hole or loop for storing the toy. But I just hang it on a hook through one of the upper holes.

All things considered, this is a fun novelty toy. It has its uses and applications but you really need to learn how and where to apply those. It is definitively not for novices since it can easily inflict intense pain or even small wounds.

Conclusion: Novelty toy for experienced connoisseurs of intense pain
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Inexpensive Almost no intensity ramp Amazon 7,99€
Different textures
Difficult to control
Easy to clean No hanging hole/ loop