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Oxballs Splitsling

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The Oxballs Splitsling

Vendor: Oxballs

Construction

After having taken a look at just a stretcher from Oxballs today we add a divider with the Splitsling which is also made out of their exclusive extremely stretchy FLEX-TPR.

Like the Nuttsling it has three holes. Through the first you have to put both your dick and balls. It is slightly smaller with approx. 3,9cm by 2,7cm. The profile is also oblique so the stretcher fits nice and tightly onto your body. On the bottom of the hole there is a small recess for your seminal duct so even if you have a really big dick thus pressing the material tightly onto your genitals piss and cum can flow freely. Across from the first hole there is another one through which you put your dick. It is 3,6cm by 2,2cm and also has a small recess. Perpendicular to these holes is the stretcher which has less stretch than the Nuttsling with approx. 2,4cm of stretch. The tube is 3cm wide and on the bottom there is a 1cm wide piece of FLEX-TPR which functions as a divider. Because it is so flexible it works even with large balls.

Sadly Oxballs doesn’t (yet?) offer the Splitsling in the stretcher size of the Nuttsling or as the updated design of the Cocksling-2. If you need more stretch and a divider take a look at their Splitz.

The Seminal Ducts on the Back and Bottom of the Dick Hole

The Seminal Ducts on the Back and Bottom of the Dick Hole

Playing with it

I usually praise Oxballs toys for long-term wearability if you choose a toy which doesn’t stretch too much for your sack. In this case if you have a larger sack and especially large balls, try this toy out extensively if you can before you buy it. The FLEX-TPR is stretchy enough to accommodate even large sacks but it is made to get back into shape so the push of it towards your body can be more intense than you would expect from such a soft material.

But if it fits the stretcher is like any other toy from Oxballs: Comfortable to wear (again: if shaved properly!) yet it pushed your sack down and balls apart enough to make them ideal targets for torturing them. Because unlike with leather divider straps this divider is also about 1cm thick. Through the volume you can tie conductive silicone loops around the individual balls without them making contact which can lead to a… unique sensation for the sub. Also I found the FLEX-TPR a bit more practical when it comes to playing with wax and water compared to leather. One thing the FLEX-TPR can’t do is being used for adding weights or bondage! In theory you could put a shackle onto the divider as a D-ding substitute but the FLEX-TPR will when pulled on either stretch or tear. If you want to add bondage or weights please use suitable rope (like fat shoe laces) for another layer of bondage.

Putting the Splitsling on is basically the same way like the Nuttsling. But instead of pushing the back end on the perineum I found it easier to press the divider between your balls and then pull the rest over the sack. Otherwise getting the balls sorted out is kind of complicated.

Conslusion: Comfortable stretcher with divider for long-term wear if your balls are not too big.
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Comfortable A bit tricky to put on Oxballs  (Manufacturer) $28
Flexible Uncomfortable when unshaved
Mister B 32,70€
Resistant towards sweat, piss and most lubes Divider can’t be adjusted Uberkinky £24,99
Bulky divider

 

 

Oxballs Nuttsling

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Vendor: Oxballs

Construction

The Stretcher with the Penis openen

The Stretcher with the Penis openen

The last couple of weeks I have been reviewing leather ball stretchers. Today’s toy is made out of Oxballs’ exclusive super-stretchy FLEW-TPR.

The Nuttsling has three holes. Through the first you have to put both your dick and balls. It is approx. 4,1cm by 2,9cm and oblique so the stretcher fits nice and tightly onto your body. On the bottom of the hole there is a small recess for your seminal duct so even if you have a really big dick thus pressing the material tightly onto your genitals piss and cum can flow freely. Across the first hole is the second one through which you put your dick. It is 3,3cm by 2,2cm and also has a small recess. Perpendicular to these holes is the stretcher which provides approx. 3,2cm of stretch. Halfway through the 2,5cm wide tube there is a bulge for a snug fit of your balls. Around all holes is a piping like bulge which makes wearing the Nuttsling more comfortable.

The back of the Stretcher with the Recess for the Seminal Duct

The back of the Stretcher with the Recess for the Seminal Duct

If you balls are really tight, Oxballs offers a model with a bit less stretch called the Cocksling. There is a new version out the Cocksling-2 which has “supporting beams” all around the stretcher tube for a bit extra stretch. I can’t wait to get my hands on a hopefully soon to be made Nuttsling-2.

Playing with it

This stretcher is made for really long-term wearing due to the material properties. The TPR is very flexible. Due to the bulge in the middle the stretch is good but still the stretcher will still adjust (to a certain level) to how much your balls can take. This also matters when you start moving you balls (jerking off, hitting, etc.): Unlike leather or stiff rubber stretchers the TPR will give in making it a bit more comfortable to wear (and in my testees’ opinion the balls bounce more while jerking off). Also unlike leather this stretcher doesn’t care about sweat and piss. But the comfort is only try when you have shaved (not trimmed!) your pubes. When pubic hair gets caught between the skin and the TPR and you start to move it feels like pulling on your pubes (which might be what you want).

So, how do you put this stretcher on? The method which works best for most of my testees and me is

  1. putting both forefinger and middle finger inside the stretcher tube,
  2. squeeze and pull it apart,
  3. push the back against the point where your perineum meets your scrotum,
  4.  pull the tube over your balls,
  5. than your dick through the hole and
  6. finally adjust the tube which will probably still be a bit deformed after the squeezing.

Even though this might sound complicated once you have figured it out this stretcher is actually the easiest I own to put on because you don’t have to deal with gripping your balls with one hand, put the leather around it with the other, than take care that no skin is in between the snap buttons while making sure that both balls stay below, etc.

The Bulge inside the Stretcher Tube for a snug and firm fit

The Bulge inside the Stretcher Tube for a snug and firm fit

I have already talked at length what you can do with balls inside a stretcher. But due to the flexible material squeezing the balls of your sub is easier than when he wears a stretcher made out of a stiffer material.

Because TPR toys can be used with most forms of lube (water, oil, silicone based and water/silicone hybrids) I use the Nuttsling for electro play. For electro CBT I mostly rely on simply silicone loops. In order not to short-circuit them they mustn’t touch so I put one loop just below the bulge at the ending of the stretcher, one just behind the bulge of the dick-and-balls hole and the fun can begin. And if I need water-based lube for better conductivity the TPR won’t mind.

Conslusion: The most comfortable ball stretcher I own with true long-term potential
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Comfortable A bit tricky to put on Oxballs  (Manufacturer) $27
Flexible Uncomfortable when unshaved
Regulation £33,99
Resistant towards sweat, piss and most lubes

 

Recon Leather Ball Stretcher

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Vendor: Recon

Construction

The Ballstretcher with Divider in the smallest Adjustment

The Ballstretcher with Divider in the smallest Adjustment

After having covered Mr S’ ball stretcher range the last two weeks today I am going to take a look at the most basic ball stretcher from Recon which I have got in the 5cm width. The stretcher itself is made out of two layers of leather: The outer is a stiff, almost cardboard like leather, the inner is a soft one. Due to this construction all metal parts are making skin contact again bringing potential allergic problems. Three snap buttons hold the stretcher in place, sadly there is only one diameter adjustment for 3,7cm.

The 1,9cm wide divider has the same basic construction: the stiffer leather on the outside, the softer leather on the inside. It is hold in place by three black rivets on the wider part and through the three snap buttons you can have three different length settings: 9cm length with 4,1cm space between the rim of the stretcher and the divider, 10cm and 4,8cm and finally 11cm and 5,7cm. There is a not welded d-ring which freely runs along the divider. On the one hand this is handy because you can put it for bondage purposes on the front or back of the balls but on the other hand it can fall off the divider (which to be honest is unlikely because it would have to get over the three female parts of the snap buttons).

Playing with it

In order to play with this toy you need a fairly large scrotum. Because the leather is really stiff this stretcher isn’t really forgiving lengthwise. If it fits really well (or even a bit loose) it is comfortable to wear for some time, but if it fits tightly or as soon as you add 250g of weight the hard edge will start to hurt and irritate the skin. Due to the divider allowing for quite large settings this toy is made for people with REALLY large balls or people into pumping/ saline play.

The only Diameter is 3,7cm

The only Diameter is 3,7cm

Playwise the same things can be done than with the Mr S one (which I will mostly just copy and paste for your convenience):  Because the d-ring is in the middle the pull of weights is directly downward and is felt more on the individual balls than on the sack itself. When you start moving the weight, p.e. when wanking, is will start to swing freely and will gather moving momentum which will increase the pull on the balls. Of cause you can use the d-ring as an anchor point for carabineers again. I particularly had fun attaching it tightly to the end of my shoulder-to-wrist-restraints.

The divider offers some interesting possibilities for CBT. It makes targeting single balls more easily like for attaching single electrodes (fried eggs anyone?), individual pressure or hitting (my favorite for this is a riding whip). Another cool thing which I enjoyed very much is sensation play: Cool one ball with ice and drop wax on the other.

Conslusion: A basic, inexpensive ball stretcher for large balls with inferior leather
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Incredible inexpensive Inferior Leather Recon  (Manufacturer) 5cm: £47,5cm: £510,5cm: £6
Doesn’t collapse easily Hard edges
Divider suitalbe for REALLY big balls Only one diameter adjustments

Mr S Ball Stretcher with Divider

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Vendor: Mr S

Construction

Oil Taned LeatherUnlike last week’s stretcher this one is made out of a single 3,8cm wide piece of leather which Mr S calls oil tanned. Despite being nearly 2mm thick is it very soft and has smooth edges making it comfortable to wear. The comfort has the downside that this stretcher isn’t as stiff as others thus the stretch will not as strong as other stretcher with the same width. Also due to only using a single piece of leather the metal is able to make contact with the skin which can be a problem with people being allergic to certain metals. The stretcher is closed with a pair of snap buttons with the Mr S logo on them. You can choose between a diameter of 3,4cm and 2,7cm.

Logo Snap ButtonsThe divider strap is made out of trifolded garment leather and 1,9cm wide. Two rivets attach it to the wider part and there are two snap buttons which allow a divider length of 6cm with 2,5cm space between the rim of the stretcher and the divider strap and 5cm length with 1,2cm. On top of the divider is a not welded d-ring which is hold in place of a strap of trifolded garment leather two rivets. The space between the rivets is large enough so that the d-ring can move into the middle of the divider on both length settings.

On Mr S’ website this toy is still shown with three snap buttons above each other and thus a larger divider strap. When I was at their store in May 2013 they told me that they only make this two in the width I am owning it. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing because the stretch is comfortable for all people who tried this stretcher on. However the divider strap was too short for all but one. Apparently Europeans have larger/ meatier balls. Please keep in mind that the stretcher and divider will be shorter than shown on your website when considering this toy.

The two Divider adjustments

The two Divider adjustments

Playing with it

This section is a bit hard to write because most of my testees couldn’t try out the full potential of this stretcher. As a simple leather ball stretcher it is the best I have got for long-term wear (even more comfortable than the Mr S one with a D-ring I reviewed last week) because the soft leather will more easily adjust to tighter balls. But as written above the divider sadly was too small for nearly all my testees and me. So I have to rely on a single report here.

Left: 3,4cm diameter Right: 3,7cm diameter

Left: 3,4cm diameter
Right: 3,7cm diameter

Of cause you can do everything with this d-ring as with the one last week. The weight sensation will be a bit different. Since the d-ring is in the middle the pull is directly downward and is felt more on the individual balls than on the sack itself. When you start moving the weight, p.e. when wanking, is will start to swing freely and will gather moving momentum which will increase the pull on the balls. Of cause you can use the d-ring as a anchor point for carabineers again. I particularly had fun attaching it tightly to the end of my shoulder-to-wrist-restraints.

Detail of the Divider with the D-Ring on top

Detail of the Divider with the D-Ring on top

The divider offers some interesting possibilities for CBT. It makes targeting single balls more easily like for attaching single electrodes (fried eggs anyone?), individual pressure or hitting (my favorite for this is a riding whip). Another cool which I enjoyed very much is sensation play: Cool one ball with ice and drop wax on the other.

Conslusion: A great ball stretcher with a lot of play potential – if the divider is large enough
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Comfortable to wear for a long time Only come on one width Mr S (Manufacturer) $39.95
Great workmanship Metal is making contact with the skin
D-Ring D-ring is not welded
Good value for money Divider strap is too short

 

 

Mr S Ball Stretcher with D-Ring

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Vendor: Mr S

Construction

StretcherThe stretcher is made out off a trifolded soft 3,8cm wide leather. The folding has a number of advantages: First through the three layers and the seam in the middle the leather is stiff enough and doesn’t collapse easily to provide a good stretch and yet is flexible enough to be comfortable to wear. Second through the folding the edges form a smooth piping on one side; on the other side there is a piping and an edge which doesn’t irritate the skin too much due to the soft leather. A third advantage would be that all metal parts could be covered with leather making it safe for allergic people to use. But for this toy Mr S decided to put the counter parts of the rivets through all three layers which at least robust them sturdier. As always with leather toys from Mr S the stitching quality is top of the notch.

In order to adjust the stretcher there are two pairs of snap fasteners leaving you with three diameters to adjust the stretcher: 4,3cm, 3,8cm and 3,1cm. A nice touch is the Mr S logo on the outside of the snap buttons.

Diameter from left to right: 4,3cm, 3,8cm and 3,1cm

Diameter from left to right: 4,3cm, 3,8cm and 3,1cm

A nifty feature of this toy is the small d-ring which is a hold in place by two rivets and double layer leather strap. Sadly the d-ring is not welded as which is the case with most other small d-rings.

Detail of the trifolding with "loose" end on top

Detail of the trifolding with „loose“ end on top

Playing with it

The toy is good at everything what a ball stretcher should do: It stretches your balls to make them bounce around when walking, fucking or jerking off, prevent that your balls get closer to the body when you come which intensifies the orgasm and keeps your ball in place and offer an easy way to grip them when they get spanked. And because the leather and workmanship is such high quality you can wear the stretcher for an extended period of time. One of my test person wore it for over a day.

Detail of the D-Ring

Detail of the D-Ring

What sets this stretcher aside from a standard one is the d-ring which is not attached to a divider so if it is not used it doesn’t get into your way. The obvious thing to do with the d-ring it to attach a weight. Because the d-ring is not centered you can create two different sensations: When you put a barrel-shaped weight on front off the stretcher it beats your balls; when you put it on the back the feeling of weight pulling on your balls is even more intense than with a centered one. As with standard restraints the d-ring can be used for all kind of bondage purposes: Either attach a leash, use it to tie the sub down to the bed, nipple clamps, the spreader bar or any pair of restraints attached to the legs so there is a small reminder that there is something around his ball with every step the sub takes. When doing this please keep in mind that the d-ring is not welded. When too much force pulls in opposite directions on the d-ring there is a chance that it will come open.

The Mr S Logo Snap Buttons

The Mr S Logo Snap Buttons

Sadly Mr S seems to have stopped making this great ball stretcher but I believe if you ask them nicely they can still make you a custom one.

Conslusion: Good standard ball stretcher with a nice added feature
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Great quality leather and over all workmanship Metal is making contact with the skin Mr S (Manufacturer) Out of Production, last known price $18
D-Ring D-ring is not welded
Can be worn for an extended period of time Only comes in one width
Good value for money

 

 

E-Stims System Mirco, Classic Medium and Magnum Medium Bipolar Plugs

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E Stim Electrodes

Vendor: E-Stim Systems

When I started purchasing electrodes for my E-Stim box a good friend and top of mine recommended the bipolar ones from E-Stim Systems. Knowing that my anus isn’t really trained I started off with the Classic Medium but soon purchased the Micro and the Magnum Medium to have a bit more of a choice when tormenting mine or other people’s asses.

Because the electrodes are quite similar I decided to review them all at once and go into detail about the individual differences in the play section.

Construction

All electrodes reviewed in this article are from their premium range, meaning they are made out of stainless steel with high quality plastic as insulator. Due to the high quality and robust materials the electrode will probably outlive you. And if it doesn’t E-Stim Systems has a lifetime guarantee for their premium electrode.

A disassambled Magnum MediumThe plugs are made in a five-piece constriction: First there is a stainless steel base with a plastic inset. Through this inset a stainless steel screw put which first goes through a black (in case of the Mirco white) barrel shaped piece of plastic and is finally screwed to the head. There is a 4mm drilling hole at the bottom of the base and the screw where you put standard 4mm banana plugs in order to connect the electrode with your e-stim box. When cleaning your electrode after playing simply take out the cable, disassemble the electrode and wash it with warm water using soap.

Bottom view with 4mm Drilling HolesThe stainless steel surfaces comes in a standard brushed finish which gives it a very sleek, modern and sleek appearance. When you order the electrodes directly from E-Stim’s website you can also order all electrodes in a polished version for a 10% premium. It is hard for me to recommend a surface treatment: As a jeweler sales assistant I know that a polished surface won’t show scrates as easily as a brushed one (If you are interested to know why, send me an e-mail), but personally I prefer the look of the brushed stainless steel. And if you are not ordering your toys directly from their website you will most likely only have the option of getting the brushed finishes.

Mirco Classic Medium Magnum Medium
Head & Bas Diameter 25mm 25mm 38mm
Head Length 19mm 36mm 91mm
Base Length 30mm 41mm 26,5mm
Neck Length 2,5mm 35,5mm 19,5mm
Overall Lenght 51,5mm 112,5mm 137mm
Neck Diameter 14mm 16mm 20mm
Difference between Head and Neck Diameter per side 5,7mm 4,7mm 9mm
Distance between Drilling Holes 6,5mm 6mm 9mm
Weight 82g 140g 331g

Playing with them

First a advice how to read this section: I will only discuss how the physical properties influence the sensation. The sensation itself depends very much on your e-stim box and the program you select.

When choosing the right electrode before play there are two important things to keep in mind:

  1. Standard and Low Profile CablesThe Material: Unlike other soft materials like vinyl or silicone most anal toys are made out off stainless steel will not yield! So if you can barely fit a 38mm vinyl plug into your ass taking the Magnum Medium for example will at least take some training.
  2. The Handling: A lot of people put condoms over their anal toys when switching partners. The condom’s latex layer will at best alter the way the current flows thus might produce unwanted effects, at worst no current will flow at all. But because the stainless steel is easily cleaned and disinfected this isn’t a big issue if you clean your toy thoroughly after using it on one partner. When it comes to lube I would always recommend water-based lube. The glycerin in the lube will help the current flow from the metal to the skin. A thick layer of silicone lube can produced unwanted effect.
    There are specialized electro lubes out there but in my opinion they are overrated. For my sessions I use Swiss Navy water based lube. It keeps it gliding properties for a long period of time and transmits current very well.

Generally speaking when it comes to electrodes: The larger the mass and the contact area the “smoother” the sensation will be. Furthermore you will only feel the sensation at the pole with the lower mass which isn’t important for bipolar electrodes because most people can’t tell if the electro sensation is on the inner or outer side of their anus.

In order to insert an electro plug warm it up a bit up to body temperature, plug in the cables, put some lube only on the head of the electrode and gently push it into your anus. Because unlike other bipolar electrodes the base and the head is connected by a solid connection pushing it in is easy. Now connect the cable to your electro box and start the stimulation. Each of the three plugs produces a different sensation:

  1. The MicroThe Micro: Through its small size and short neck the Micro sits directly on your sphincter and only stimulates there. The small mass results in a fine line between interesting and unique buzzing feeling directly inside your anus between a challenging and also unique torture of this body part. But the size is also a problem: When your ass can take dildos from 3cm diameter on or if the Micro is lubed very well it will almost instantly slip out of your ass. I would advice maintaining light pressure on the electrode until you sit or lie down.
  2. The Classis MediumThe Classic Medium: Through its size it is easily inserted even into untrained asses. The even mass distribution between neck and head and larger mass compared to the Mirco results in a wider range of pleasurable experiences when turning up the power. The pièce de résistance of the Classic range are their three different lengths: When sitting on it, it will press onto your prostate. You just need to find the right length.
  3. The Magnum MediumThe Magnum Medium: Through its big mass the sensation feels smoother and a bit more even than the previous two ones. Of cause you need more power from the box to produce the same stimulation level. I wouldn’t recommend this electrode for a box with a low output. Through its size and weight in addition to the electro sensation you get a feeling of fullness inside your rectum. While walking the mass will develop some moving momentum and will most likely hit your prostate which has its own appeal.

Low Profile Cables pluged into the MicroE-Stim Systems claims on their website that none of the electrodes I own are designed for low profile cables. I have made my own low profile cables and the fit without a problem on the Mirco and the Magnum and with a bit of pressure on the Classic. If you want to sit on or lie down while using the electrode you need low profile banana plugs so you need to try out which works best for you.

Low Profile and Standard Cables plugged into a Magnum Medium and a MicroOf cause you can use the electrode also as a monopole. Just plug one banana plug into the anal electrode and the other one onto another electrode, a pin wheel or a rubber loop for example.  Another usage for the electrodes is using them as standard stainless steel plugs for long term wearing. Because the connection between the head and the base in not flexible you will probably get tired of wearing it sooner than when wearing a plug with a flexible connection.

Conslusion: High quality and versatile plugs not only made for e-stim.
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Micro Classic Medium Magnum Medium
Easy to insert Graduation between electrodes is fairly coarse EStim Systems (Manufacturer) £42 £44 £69
Robust Hard to disassemble when screwed on tightly Mister B 68€ 76€ 119,95€
Lifetime guarantee          
Easy to clean          
Good looks          

Anubis Pack 7 Piece Padded Leather Restraint Set

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Vendor: Anubis Pack

From left to right: Wrist, Ankle, Thigh, Collar

From left to right: Wrist, Ankle, Thigh, Collar

From top to bottom: Wrist, Ankle, Collar, Thigh

From top to bottom: Wrist, Ankle, Collar, Thigh

I have treated myself to these restraints as a Christmas gift because I wanted a second pair of restraints and I wanted locking ones. Since a lot of my friends who are in the market for leather restraints or locking restraints this review is one by public demand. If you want a review of one of my toys, just send me a mail.

Construction

The set consists of a pair of wrist restraints, a pair of ankle restraints, a pair if thigh restraints and a collar which makes it the perfect combination for puppy play I believe. All restraints are made out of leather and come in black. It is their genuine design and they are made in a factory in Malaysia exclusively for the Anubis Pack and their distributors.

I have to say, these are one of the most complex and most interestingly constructed padded restraints I have come across. The padding is stored inside a cushion of soft leather with the edges folded around so there are no sharp edges or any irritations due to skin rubbing on the seam. This cushion is sewed to a thick, sturdy piece of leather. Interestingly the guys decided not to add the closing strap onto the top of the body but the body and cushion leather runs out into the strap with 2.5cm of hole spacing. On top of the body runs a strap which holds the D-rings (two for ankle and wrist restraints, three for the collar and a lavish four for the thigh restraints) and the buckle in place. All buckles are lockable but sadly not roll buckles. The restraints come in one size fits (really) all:

  • Collar restraints: 31cm to 47cm circumference
  • Wrist restraints: 10cm to 27cm circumference
  • Thigh restraints: 40cm to 57cm circumference
  • Ankle restraints: 14cm to 31cm circumference

Playing with them

Non roller locking buckle

Non roller locking buckle

These restraints feel SOLID! Due to the construction with up to six layers of leather they are stiffer than other restraints and will take a longer period to be broken in. Because the buckles don’t have a roll tightening the restraints can be a bit of an effort especially in the breaking-in period. But due to the soft and thick padding you can apply a fairly big amount of force when putting them on without hurting the sub. Through the unique strap construction and the one size fits all approach there is a fairly large unpadded area when using the holes for the wider setting. This is something I haven’t experienced with other restraints. But that being said I your sub has to be REALLY beefy and big in order to be forced to use these holes.

Ankle Restraint in smallest and largest hole

Ankle Restraint in smallest and largest hole

Once they have been put onto your sub they perform like every leather restraints but they really start to shine when it come to elaborate bondage scenes. Through the large number of D-rings you have many points you can attach to a bed, to a frame or to each other. A nice touch is that the strap running over the D-rings is not only hold down by rivets but seam is holding down the D-ring even tighter. I am skeptical how much of the pulling force is distributed to the rivets and thus how long the seam will withstand the pulling. But for now I like how little play the D-ring has. Because the seams on the lower side are well embedded inside the padding and the fold is sewed under the body of the restraints the chance of irritations during long term bondage is very low. The locking buckles don’t really add anything physical to the play but for many subs not being able to just pull the strap loose is a great mindfuck. You can lock the restraints using a standard 20mm pad lock.

Conslusion: Reliable restraint set for a great price
Pro Cons Where to get Price
Great value for money Great value for money Anubis Pack (Manufacturer) Apparently not available any more. Last known price £56
Thick padding Thick padding
Many D-rings Many D-rings
Locking Locking
Great value for money  

Mr S Ultra Blindfold

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Venor: Mr S

Construction

Pads below the eyes

As always with leather toys from Mr S this blindfold is made out of high quality leather.  The basic construction is like a sleeping mask you get on an air planes but with measuring 20cm from one end to the other it is large enough to cover the face of even people with large heads. Around the part covering the eyes runs leather piping which helps keeping the mask in shape. Below the eyes there are two thick and soft pads which help to block any light coming from below while keeping pressure from the eyes. When worn the mask is held in place by two straps: One is running above the ears, the other below. The first part of the straps is made out of trifolded leather mounted to the leather using rivets. The second part is an elastic band which can be adjusted to make wearing it comfortable yet pull the blindfold tightly enough towards the head in order block any light.

Front view

Putting the blindfold on is a bit of a hassle because at least the clumsy me had problems adjusting the straps while the sub is already wearing the blindfold which resulted in taking it off several times until it fit perfectly. But once it does it is frankly the best blindfold I have every worn: It is comfortable enough to be worn for a really long time, when adjusted correctly it can even withstand a sub ferociously wiggling while strapped down to a bed and still will block out any light. A nice feature are the two little pockets formed between the padding and the leather which can catch the tears of the sub.

Besides the use in the playroom the blindfold has become my standard sleeping mask when travelling because it blocks the light so well and is so comfortable. It even led to some interesting conversations and encounters while traveling to kinky events. But that is a different story…

Detail of the double d-ring adjusting mechanism and elastic band

Mr S also offers a version of that blindfold called the Ultimate Blindfold which has only one strap running above the ear. I played around with it when I visited the store. It blocks the light as well as the Ultra Blindfold, is a bit more comfortable to wear because the ears sometimes get in the way of the lower strap and is $2 cheaper. However due to only having one strap to keep it in place it is easier for the sub to shed it when he is bound.

Conslusion: The best blindfold I have come across until now
Pro Cons Where to get Price
No pressure on the eyes and thus can be worn for an extended period of time Difficult to adjust while being worn Mr S (Manufacturer) $58,95
Blocks all light Regulation £54,99
Large enough for people with bigger heads
Good adjustability
Stays in place
Great quality

 

DeTails Toys Set of Flogger

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Vendor: DeTails Toys

Detail of the handle

As I have written about in this blog post a couple of month ago, I had a VERY intense experience getting flogged in the USA. Besides the unique sensation of getting flogged I was stunned by the craftsmanship that went into weaving the leather into the handle, the knot both providing enough strength to hold the tails together when thrown onto a sub with full strength.

Detail of the knot

A quick and honestly very superficial survey of the European and especially the German market showed that there weren’t any vendors providing me with what I want: A custom woven flogger. Turning to the US market showed that not surprisingly considering the amount of crafting and using of high quality leather getting a custom made set of flogger on a student budget proved to be difficult. At the end of my market analysis I ended up ordering my set a DeTails Toys who were considerable inexpensive and still showed some level of quality.

The four floggeres reviewed in the article

Construction

My order consisted of four floggers: Three with 50cm tails for torso flogging and one with 25cm tails for CBT, tit and ass play.

The three long floggers are an 18 tails deer skin with round ends for warm up, a 45 tails elk with angle cut as a universal flogger and a 45 tails bull thudder with a straight cut tail ends. The small one has 10 tails and is made out of medium stiff buffalo so it can either sting or thud with straight cut tail ends.

The leather quality for the floggers‘ tail is quite good. It has a natural feel to it and isn’t taned to death like you often see with low cost toys made in Asia. If I look at some friends’ floggers there is a better leather quality out there. Also the color from the loop rubs off a bit. But still the value for money is really good.

Different tail end cuts from left to right: Angle, round and stright cut

The biggest cost factor when making a flogger is the time it takes to create a tight knot and handle patter so that the flogger won’t fall apart. This is one of the reasons most flogger makers sooner or later go out of business: Getting a decent hour wage and still selling their floggers for a price that the consumer accepts is nearly impossible. So when I compare my DeTails floggers to some which cost between twice or thrice that much you can again see that they haven’t been given the same attention to detail as other ones. The knot and handle aren’t painstakingly tightly braided. But after excessively playing with my set nothing got loose and I am very confident they will give my fun for years to come.

Detail of the four handle colors

Playing with it

When it comes to throwing the flogger at a sub’s back they perform quite well. Some tails are a bit longer than the rest and on each flogger there are one or two tails who don’t fly with the rest. So these floggers take a little bit longer to master them in order to let them fly in a controlled way. But this is a process you have with every flogger so every testee I gave them for review experience barely noticed the longer personal breaking-in period.

While the Deer skin is very well balanced the heavier Elk and Bull flogger are a little bit tail-heavy which is

Conclusion

Different length of the tails

Different length of the tails

As skeptical as my review might have sounded I really enjoy playing with this flogger set. Once you mastered them they perform as good as way more expensive ones. Of cause there are floggers out there which are better made. So if you are looking for a perfect piece of craftsmanship these floggers might not be the right ones for you. But if you look for a good, custom flogger for intense play, I really encourage you to look at the ones from DeTails.

Price at the Date of Publishing: Between $80 and $130

Link to the Manufacturer

Oxballs Ultraballs

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Vendor: Mr S or Regulation

The Oxballs Powerballs

The Oxballs Ultraballs

Ever since I set up this website I have been getting request to review cockrings. I always refused due to a simple reason: I didn’t know which criteria to use in order to write a good review. Finding the right cockring is a very difficult task (I might actually write an article on that one) and thus it would be even more subjective then the other reviews. So I got a bit excited when the guys from Regulation asked me if I would review a “universal” cockring from Oxballs for them. Always interested in new and exciting toys, I gladly accepted the challenge.

The reviewing process was surprisingly the longest and most intense of any toys I have tested so far. The Oxballs Ultraballs was worn by friends with big and small dicks and balls, has been continuously worn for over two days so a lot of different experience flow into this review.

Construction

The cockring is made out of TPR (thermoplastic rubber) which means that is it quite stretchy and will probably outlast most cheap rubber cockrings if you don’t continuously wear it as a bracelet. Another nice feature of the TPR is that you can use nearly every form of lube even silicone based.

¾ of the ring shape are a simple barrel form ring with 12mm diameter. On top there is a bold, raised “Oxballs” logo which is nice if you want to

show the guy sucking you off that you buy quality toys. The rest of the cockring is featuring two balls with approx. 20mm and between them a flat oval piece.

Playing with it

Putting this cockring on is fairly easy and can be done even with a hard dick which is a great feature when you need some extra support when you are already hard.

The Oxballs Ultraballs can be worn in two ways.

1. Balls facing down:

The balls supporting either your ball or restriciting blood flow to and from the shaft

The balls supporting either your ball or restriciting blood flow to and from the shaft

In this position the cockring’s two balls support your balls with a little pushup effect ant the oval piece lightly presses against the exterior part of your prostate. I prefer this way of wearing the Powerballs for everyday your. There is a light yet not distracting pressure in your groin which at least made me sometimes smile involuntarily due to the hidden kinkiness. When you walk and your balls have enough space to move around in your pants they wiggle a bit more and especially when you are climbing stairs you can feel a light pressure on the exterior of your prostate. The drawback of this way of wearing the Ultraballs is that – depending on the package your have – the pressure is quite low so the effect is not like wearing a “really” cocking. For that effect you have to wear it in way #2…

2. Balls facing up:

When you wear the Ultraballs upside down the two balls put pressure on the two major veins transporting blood away from your dick so the effect is like a “classic” cockring. The oval section is furthermore applying pressure to the cavernous body so your dick is a bit more upright. The intensity of these effects depends how thick your dick gets but it was noticeably and effective even on small dicks. Of cause the pressure and blood congestion isn’t as intense as with a (too?) tight metal cockring but yet again this is personal preference.

Taking to Powerball double for a more intense sensation

Taking to Ultraball double for a more intense sensation

At Folsom Europe we pooled four of these nifty little fuckers and used them as a great adjustable ball stretcher. Depending on your balls your need at least two (if you don’t have ENOURMOUS balls) otherwise the balls easily retract through the rather large hole in the middle. Taking the cockring double would work but you need really strong hands to pull it apart and this stress put on the material will effect durability.

Besides these two possibilities, yes you can wear it as a kinky bracelet and since it is available in 8 colors the is a great chance that it will be available in your favorite hanky color.

Before I conclude a work of warning: As with all stretchy Oxballs product please handle this toy with a bit of care when stretching it in order to take it off. A friend literally got blue balls when the Ultraballs backlashed when taking them off. However this might be a desired effect.

Conslusion: Most versatile and most comfortable long term cockring I have used to date
Pro Cons Where to get Price
One size fits all Pressure might be too low for some people Regulation £12,99
Versatile Mr S $13.95
Durable
Fairly inexpensive
“The ideal cockring to wear when I just want to quickly jerk off at lunch”
One size fits all