Well, actually, thanks for those suggestions, they're actually quite nice! But, I was really wondering if they made collars that aren't leather or metal but still have the ability to be locked, because of my aforementioned skin condition. Do you or anyone else here know? Or might perhaps have any input about a locking collar throw off our balance of power...? Since we both switch for each other, and both of us owns the other, as in, we're both owners and we're both property. Hmmm. Thoughts...?

If your balance of power is "even" or something, a collar might not be the best thing for you. Unless of course you wanted one. But, most of the time, they do imply ownership and a strong D/s or even M/s dynamic to the relationship.

Will a collar "throw off" your balance of power? How much have you investigated your power dynamic? As collars imply the wearer of the collar is owned by the holder of the key, then, yes, it may be something you don't want to get into.

It's a huge commitment, to wear a collar. IMO, even more than wearing a wedding ring (this is just my opinion.) I wear slave bracelets, and a leather cuff (without a lock or D ring on it, but it conveys a message) and I also often wear a hand cuff key around my neck on a silver chain. But, My Man and I have a D/s relationship, the power dynamic is not "even." He's My Dom and we both realized the dynamic and accept it.

It isn't for everyone. I know I'd wear a collar if my health would allow it. But, I would carry an "Oh Shit" key (a key the sub carries in case the collar needs to be removed for medical reasons) at all times and make sure the location of the key was on my medical card, so it could be found.

When I worked as a nurse, once in a great while someone would come in with a locking collar. As many medical tests, from X Rays, to MRIs to even thorough exams require the collar to be removed, it was helpful if the person did carry his or her own key. Most subs understand these keys are only for absolute emergencies.

I take it this means no aluminum as well? I know Ring of Steel offers that option. That or maybe a gold omega necklace can fill that need as well. They sit in about the same place and are much lighter.

No aluminum, nothing with nickel/copper/brass... etc.

I do ok with titanium, surgical steel, and gold.

Gold Omega Necklace? I'll have to look that up!

I have a friend who has stainless steel earrings that she wears with that symbolism in mind. She can't take them out herself (6g steel CBR, requires pliers) so she thought that'd make an effective "lock" for her and her partner's purposes.

I don't own one but have considered it. I have really bad arthritis in my neck and was worried that it would affect it. I have other collars which I wear which are loose and better for it. Don't think that one would be very good.

Yes! I definitely like the idea of a locking steel collar. They're very aesthetically pleasing to look at.

I like the idea but id have to have it some place other than my neck for what I do for a living.