My husband and I are relatively new to BDSM play. We’ve experimented with tying each other up and doing some teasing with ice and spanking, but that was it until recently. I’ve discovered I like to be flogged, and I get a bit loud at times when I’m being flogged or cumming (who am I kidding? I can rattle the windows with screams), so we decided that a gag would be in order. The Beginner Ball Gag mouth gag from Tantus was a great choice.

This gag comes in several colors, but we chose the black gag with black straps to coordinate with the rest of our bondage play items. The gag arrived packaged in two pieces – the actual ball gag and the leather straps. The black leather straps snap easily through the two holes on either side of the gag’s base and snap closed. They are secured around the head with Velcro, so they are easily adjustable to a nice, tight fit. The leather is smooth on the other side, and feels nice against your skin. Leather can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap if necessary.

The gag has Tantus stamped on the base (which faces the mouth when inserted). It is matte black, although the bottom part that is seen is shiny. The gag is made of silicone, so it’s easy to clean – it can be boiled or cleaned in the dishwasher to sterilize it. It is also odorless, tasteless, and phthalate free. The ball is 2 1/2“ long, and about 1 1/2" wide. It’s not too big to be uncomfortable if you’re not used to holding something like this in your mouth. The ball doesn’t allow a lot of tongue movement, and when the straps are tight it is nearly impossible to spit out. The silicone doesn’t seem to retain teeth imprints, so you can bite into the gag and not worry about damaging it.

So, does this gag work? Quite effectively. You obviously cannot talk, but it muffles screams and cries of pleasure quite nicely. My husband’s only complaint was that it kept my mouth filled with something other than what he’d like, but with the Velcro, it’s easy to remove and replace when necessary. This is a great product, and a good addition to a BDSM toy box!

I really like this gag. We use this quite a bit, and I have few complaints. My husband is able to get it on securely with the Velcro so it stays in my mouth well, and teethmarks don't seem to be permanent as yet. I do have to be careful so my hair doesn't get in the Velcro, but that's a minor thing.

I like the way this fills my mouth up and how it's odorless and tasteless. It muffles noise quite effectively when it's securely on, and it's comfortable to wear.

I've actually thought to get another in a different color for some of our dress-up play. I think we will be using this for a long time to come.