While there are times when DIY sex implements might be safe, this is not one of those times. Putting a rubber band around your balls is extremely dangerous! Here atMusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing, creating and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music gear related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our guides.

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Canvas straps appear from time to time, notably within the Fetish Fantasy range, these are a woven canvas similar to a cheap ratchet/tie down strap, these have very little stretch but a whole heap of friction, they chafe badly, and although they flex or fold they are another culprit of bad gag-marks and discomfort beyond the normal fun levels. (You may have guessed I prefer a gag to be comfortable and let the rest of the scene cause the discomfort) PVC Next up is the width of the strap. The general rule of thumb is the wider the strap the more support it offers. So if you have a bulky Les Paul, or weighty bass then opting for as wide a strap as possible will certainly help spread the weight out evenly over your shoulder. Memory foam and highly padded straps are also available if weight is still an issue. What length of guitar strap is best? Testicle or penis bruising is a risk with any device that involves constricting these areas, especially if they are left on for more than several minutes at a time. However, because of the extra-constrictive nature of rubber bands, the risk of bruising is increased. Perhaps you’re rather animated on stage and like the guitar to move with you, or maybe you just prefer a softer feeling strap. In this case, the webbing or nylon style strap is a better option for you. What guitar strap width do I need?

Should You Put a Rubber Band Around Your Balls?

The first thing to consider is the material the strap is made of. If you have a guitar that likes to slide around when you're playing then think about a good quality leather strap. These tend to adhere to your shoulder better and stop the guitar from moving around. Using a ball gag, lip gag or even a ring gag is pretty safe all things considered. There is not much harm they can do, but for beginners, there are still some things I would like to point out. Sealed foam / hard PU foam is a little of a fence sitter for me. I have a couple of them in a harder, higher density foam from when I started out with gags. They attract bite marks like they are in fashion, have very little give and can taste a little odd if you don’t give them a good clean with time to air before using them. If you are going with one like this, do be careful once they start getting bitten into. These can start to shed once they are beaten up a little. Thus perhaps not making them ideal for a first gag.

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The constriction of the testicles with a rubber band is a form of bondage and can introduce an element of erotic discomfort to sexual encounters, much the same way that testicle cuffs or a testicle cage might. Rubber bands tend to be far tighter and more constrictive than devices that are actually designed for your genitals. They may also be difficult (and painful!) to remove once the penis is erect.

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Oh. And I wasn’t going to include a load of links and photos, it takes much longer to find them all. However I will close with this… We now have somewhere in the region of 50-60 different gags… a gag-session if you will. And have resigned quite a few to the “probably won’t be using that much” category and a much fewer number are not even in the gag drawer but are sitting on the bedside table or in my playbag, I hope to explain why and what may be a good start for anyone looking to find something new or even their first gag.

Ball Gag Guide: Finding The Perfect Ball Gag (Beginner to Ball Gag Guide: Finding The Perfect Ball Gag (Beginner to

After a bit of experimenting with all sorts of gags, I’ve come to my all-time favorite one in the form of this simplest ball gag. First and foremost, we are musicians, and we want other players to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to durability to come up with a list of what we can safely say are the best guitar straps on the market right now. Here are the harmful consequences of using a rubber band around your balls, from most to least serious:The first time I used this gag changed everything for me. My boyfriend and I have a pretty distinct relationship in which he is the dominant one and I am the submissive little slut that does his bidding. For beginners, I would recommend the more basic stuff with smaller diameter balls and silicone or rubber ones. Lip gag– a lip gag is a bit different from your standard ball gag, and it is rarer to see in movies but it has its perks. The lip gag usually goes on your lips, as the name says, but it has a hole and your teeth will be behind it meaning your mouth will stay open. This leads to possibly some of the best blowjobs you will ever give/receive or letting your partner explore the inside of your mouth with his fingers. Plus, various designs make them catchy and good-looking. The downside is that they don’t prevent loud noises as much as a ball gag would.