Let's start with the most important feature about this ball gag: it's for beginners. This is convenient, because I am a beginner in this arena of sex. To be really clear, I am a super-beginner. For the most part, I found every single item targeted to BDSM fairly intimidating. I figured this item might be a good way for me to comfortably introduce myself.

Because this is a beginner's item, it is shaped differently. It looks like a giant adult pacifier. There is no mistaking the shape. That said, it means that there is a significantly large portion of this product that will go in the user's mouth. For me, that posed a bit of a problem because I have an impressive gag reflex and basically holding a ball in my mouth isn't as exciting as one might think. I was able to do it, but I found myself focusing on things like my breathing - and not focusing on other more pleasurable things.

For those lucky folks out there who don't suffer from a gag reflex, this is probably a great product to get you started. Here are the specifics: there is no off taste, the band that holds it in place is fairly comfortable, the product can be disinfected, and it is easy to use. The downside is that it looks like a pacifier. Which, I suppose, if you're into that type of play it can be fun, but I didn't find the similarities that appealing. It did the job of a ball gag - it effectively stopped me from talking.

Would I recommend this item? Sure, with the caveat that the shape may or may not be a turn off and the clear understanding that the size of the actual ball gag might cause some difficulties for the more sensitive user. I will continue to use this item, but for me, I am shopping for a smaller alternative given my circumstances.