I have a small mouth, so ball gags used to make me nervous because previous ones have literally choked me out. This one, however, was great! My partner and I were able to adjust it so that it fit perfectly and I could still breathe. The ball itself is solid; it has just the right amount of give for biting down on but is firm enough that it doesn't end up riddled with teeth marks after a hard play session. Also important is that it's easy to adjust or release in case you need to (after all, it's a bit hard to get safe words out with this in your mouth. ;))

The toy is easy to clean and store (I usually tuck mine in my Eden toy case), and the hardware holds up over time. But a word of advice, when you wipe the straps and hardware down, make absolutely sure that they're completely dry, or the hardware WILL rust.

The other thing I have to say is that the gag looks hot as hell. Its design is sleek and no-frills but attractive, and the black and silver fit well with most other bondage gear. The first time I used this was in combo with handcuffs, a black negligee and 5" pumps, and once I put the gag on I felt like a bonafide porn star. It definitely put me in a submissive mood and drove my (usually vanilla) partner absolutely insane, which was a pleasant surprise. We've gotten a lot of use out of the gag, and it's not leaving my collection anytime soon!

This is a nice, simple entry-level gag. It isn't an item catering to BDSM aficionados, but if you're a beginner or looking for a different product to try out like I was, this is a great place to start.