Aslan silicone ball gag - headgear by ASLAN Leather - review by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)

The Aslan Ball Gag is a great tool for silencing that mouthy bottom. This gag is made for comfort and function like all Aslan products, so it's truly the best of both worlds. Whether this is your first ball gag, or hundredth, you'll fall in love with this amazing piece of equipment.

Ball gags are considered to be a little more on the extreme side of BDSM equipment, but they're not actually that intimidating when done right like this one is. It's suitable for beginners who have interest in ball gags, as it is comfortable, of good quality, fully adjustable, and easy to put on and remove. The ball itself is slightly small, so it can accommodate most sized mouths without being too stifling or uncomfortable. This is also a great stepping stone for heavier equipment. If you're still intimidated by ball gags but too curious to pass on them, you can check out this breathable ball gag, and then move up to a normal one.

Those who are more experienced with heavier equipment will love how well this ball gag is made. All Aslan products are meant to last a lifetime and are backed by a guarantee. The silicone ball makes it wonderful for use on multiple people because it can be sterilized, unlike the rubber gags out there. It's also completely free of gross rubber taste, which is also a major plus. It's a gorgeous and functional addition to any BDSM enthusiast's collection.

This ball gag is pretty basic, but it's one of the best designs I've seen out there. It's simple, functional, comfortable, and super duper sexy. The ball gag actually has four parts. Two of these are the straps where the buckle is located. There are rings attached to the non-buckle end. The middle strap has a snap on each end and secures onto these rings. Normally, the snaps are positioned so that they are wrapped from the outside in, leaving the free end on the inside, but you can reverse this so the snaps can easily be undone while wearing. The last past is the ball, itself. It's totally removable so it can be sterilized.

Aslan products are some of the best you can get. As mentioned before, all of the products come with a lifetime guarantee. If your product ever breaks during normal use or is defective in any way, contact Aslan and they will either repair the item or send you a replacement. How great is that? It makes me wish all companies were like this. It makes their stuff a totally worthwhile investment. This ball gag is made exceptionally well. The stitching is super secure. The metal hardware is very secure and has never given me any trouble on this, or any of the other equipment I have by them. The leather is incredibly soft and has a high-quality look and feel to it. I keep coming back to Aslan for all of my gear needs because they have yet to do anything other than highly surpass my expectations.

The leather of this ball gag is incredibly soft, but really durable. The straps are made of a single piece of leather that is folded over so that the edges meet on the inside. This allows for greater flexibility and durability of the strap. The silicone ball is pretty squishy, but still firm enough to do its job. It resists tooth marks very well. (I have yet to even make even the tiniest mark in it after giving it a good chomping.) It's very comfortable to wear and bite down on, and will save your teeth from any of the stress that some of the harder materials may cause.

Now, for the dimensions: This ball gag can fit a wide range of head sizes. It's about 18" long in total. It can be adjusted in small increments from 17" to 13", so it should fit just about anyone comfortably even if you have a large head. The strap is about 1/2" wide and sits right under the ears and at the very top of the neck/bottom of the head. I've never had any problem with the buckle pulling any hair. The ball itself is about a 1.5" diameter and can work well for those with smaller mouths. If you think this may be too large, there are smaller ball gags out there, but if they're too small, they may not do their job correctly.

I knew I had to have a ball gag for my collection, and this one looked like the best one out there. (Not to mention, I'm an Aslan addict.) I wanted something that would be comfortable on my jaw and to bite down on that was easily sterilized and would hold up to use. This specific ball gag was everything I had been hoping for!

Personally, I have a small mouth and I have had issues with jaw pain and stiffness in the past, so I was a little iffy about this ball gag. When in use, I found it was very comfortable. The ball was enough to do the job without being too much for me to handle. The straps were comfortable on either side of my mouth because they were thin and soft. I was able to wear this comfortably for about 15-20 minutes without any pain or stiffness. If the strap is left a little loose, you actually have the ability to spit it out, if needed. This is great for super safe play.

The silicone ball can easily be removed for cleaning. Since silicone is non-porous, it can be sterilized. You can clean the ball by using soap and water, toy cleaner, or sterilize it by bleaching or boiling it. If you choose to boil it, make sure to do so for about 5 minutes so that it's good and clean. To clean with bleach, make a solution of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach and let it soak for a minute or so. No matter what you wash it with, make sure to rinse it well. The ball does tend to pick up lint and fuzz, so give it a good wipe before you stick it in someone's mouth.

The leather shouldn't need much care. It shouldn't get incredibly wet or be submerged for any period of time. If you need to clean it, use a damp rag with only the SLIGHTEST amount of soap, and then rinse with another damp rag. If the leather ever becomes dry, use some leather conditioner in it to keep it nice and moisturized and soft.

The hardware can be protected from tarnishing by applying a coat of clear nail polish.

Safe BDSM play is the best play. If you're going to be limiting someone's ability to speak, you won't be able to use a safe word if things get to be too much. It's a good idea to sit down before you begin play and go over other ways to signal that you need to stop. This can be something as simple as nodding your head, making a particular noise, or using a prop to make a signal.