The best use for this product is to... well gag someone. It is efficient for users of any level. It's easy to secure, and the bit is not too large. For more advanced users, tie it tighter, wedging the mouth open more.

Over all, I like it.

The ties are a silky material, from the price, I would guess a very soft satin as opposed to actual silk. They are ample in length (approximately 24 inches on each side), so it will easily fit anyone.

The bit is made of slightly flexible, smooth ABS Plastic (approx 5 inches in length) and slightly curved. It does have a little smell when it first comes out of the bag, but if you leave it out, this goes away. The bit is small (2 inches around), so it is easy for anyone to enjoy. The bit is a tube and not attached to the silky tie, it is slightly mobile, which is actually pretty awesome. If you tie the ties tightly, you can still move your head a little without being uncomfortable.

The leather flowers on the ends serves as decoration and stoppers so the bit wont fall off. I would be careful with these though. The flowers are not glued/sewn together very well so if you are rough with them they kind of peel back.

This product worked really well for me. It did exactly what I wanted it to do.

Usually, gags don't make me drool very much. Maybe it was the plastic? Maybe it was the bit style? I'm not sure but this guy had me drooling like a dog begging for a steak. Which is a good thing- if you are into humiliation play. However, this bit is flexible enough that you should be able to swallow if you prefer.

Because of the delicate flowers, the best way I've found to clean this is with a little soap and water on the bit. If you get drool or something else on the sashes, I would hand wash and hang to dry. If something happens to the leather flowers? I'm honestly not sure. They are so delicate, I would be afraid to wash them too vigorously, so perhaps a very very gentle hand washing.

For storage purposes, I simply slip it into a plastic bag and put it in a drawer. I use a plastic bag because I do not want to chance transference from the plastic to one of my silicone or jelly toys that are not in bags. Also, to keep the flowers safe.

The packaging for this toy is fantastic. I LOVE the boxes. It is so beautiful and sexy. It is just a cardboard box, but I was thinking of framing the front!