Use
I have always enjoyed nipple play. It shouldn't only be for women, right? So after looking over countless nipple clamps, and trying to find something to work with my small nipples, I came upon this Y-style nipple clamps and cock ring by Spartacus. I was very excited to try this out, even though I had a feeling that the cock ring wouldn't fit properly on me. The other reviews I read didn't mention the size of the cock ring, but I read on the product description that it was 1 3/4 inch. Unfortunately, this was accurate, and since my Tantus Intermediate cock ring, at 1 7/8 inch is snug on me, I did not even try to get both my balls and cock through this ring at the same time. I really didn't feel like going to the emergency room that afternoon.

But I was still imaginative, and the first time I used this, I just put my cock in the ring, and then attempted to attach the clamps to my nipples. At first it was successful, and while the stimulation (and pain) was more than I expected, it was not unbearable. And it did turn me on very quickly, so I started looking for my Fleshlight. Unfortunately, while looking for it, one of the clamps fell off. I just thought, alright, I will just put it on tighter. But no matter how hard I tried, with varying degrees of pressure, I could not get it to even attach again.

A few days later, I pulled it out with my wife and had her try to get the nipple clamps on me. And once again, initially we could get them attached, but any movement caused them to fall off. Partially this is to blame on my nipple size, partially to blame on the heavy cock ring on the other end. After this, it seemed like my nipples retreated, because we could not get them to even attach period. I cannot comment on the performance of this on larger nipples, because I know my wife wouldn't even let me get close to her with these. I am slightly disappointed, but I knew this was a risk to try with my nipple size.

Before this arrived, I had already thought of other ways in which I could use it. I figured you could separate the nipple clamps, and slide them through your collar of choice with a ring. This might help with my problem of the clamps falling of my nipples, so I might have to try this in the future. I also thought that one of the nipple clamps could be attaches to my wife's clit, but with how much pressure this thing applies, I don't think she would enjoy this.

Design
This lovely y-style nipple clamps is meant to not only give some lovely stimulation to your nipples, but also to your cock and balls with the attached cock ring. This nipple clamp and cock ring can be separated into two pieces. The upper piece which has the nipples clamps is 17.5 inches from clamp to clamp. In the center is a small added ring, which allows you to separate this part from the cock ring section. The cock ring section is 12 inches long at its shortest, and adjustable up to 13 inches long. This adjustment is allowed by the small piece of leather which connects the chain to the cock ring. This leather has a total of 4 connectors on it, one for the leather to the cock ring, and three others to adjust the length of this piece of chain. One side of the leather is finished while the other side is unfinished. The chain is a sturdy link chain, according to the packaging, and the construction appears to be solid. Internally, the cock ring is 1 3/4 of an inch, with the outside being 2 1/4 inches. I could probably trade out this cock ring for a larger one from Gear Essentials, but it would have to be fairly narrow to fit.

The nipples clamps have little rubber nubs on the end of them, and underneath is a little metal prong to dig into your nipples. I had no problems with the nubs falling off, but I have heard others have and they have glued their tips on. The clamp itself is 2 3/4 of an inch long, and at its loosest, the clamps open up to a 1/4 inch. To adjust, you slide the ring up the clamp to increase the tightness of them.

Packaging
With my last few purchases, each one I have been surprised by the size of the packaging. One was very simple and small, while another was enormous. This one, being simple clamps and chain, I figured would be on the smaller size. I was once again wrong! The exterior of the packaging is almost 13 inches tall by 6.5 inches wide. Besides a cardboard insert, which can easily be recycled, the rest is clear plastic. I guess this packaging is designed more for a sex store so someone doesn't just slip it into their pocket, but I still found it to be excessive. On the front is a picture of a man using the clamps and ring, with his penis just out of view. On the back is the same picture smaller this time, with a little information about the product. Nothing really useful here, maybe only the warning of not wearing a cock ring for longer than 30 minutes at a time. Also, a little paragraph about Spartacus Enterprises.

Care and Maintenance
Using this with just my wife, I don't see much of a need to clean this. You can separate the cock ring from the leather to clean that with soap, as you can with the rest of the chain. If you do clean it, make sure to leave it out, maybe ever hanging up somewhere, so it can fully dry and not rust. With the leather, it is recommended that you clean it with a damp cloth, or if necessary, a small amount of soap. Do not soak leather in water. After cleaning it, you should also lay it out to dry fully before putting it away. Due to its small size and the adjustments on the leather, it would probably be difficult to condition the leather.

A surprise
Just as I was about finished with writing this review, I decided to try the clamps alone one more time. I went ahead and detached the cock ring, and then pulled on my nipples a little bit to get them ready for the clamps. I was able to attach each clamp to my nipple, and pulled on them to make sure they wouldn't separate. And this time (of course) they stayed on. But I slide the adjustment ring halfway up, and there was quite a bit of pain associated with it. So I decided to try loosening them some, and slide the ring to a point about a third of the way up the adjustment. Here, they still stay attached, even with me tugging on them, and the pain is noticeably less. I thought I had already tried this before without the cock ring, but maybe I didn't, and maybe my nipples had retreated for the day. I also decided to go ahead and try to reattach the heavy cock ring to see if the clamps would stay attached. I did, and slowly let the cock ring apply weight to the clamps. I had barely even allowed it to hang down when one of the clamps let loose. So combined, with my small nipples, I still think that it is slightly too heavy.

Even though I have a Gear Essentials cock ring which I could try to use with this, I have yet to. It is really difficult to put on, then trying to keep it on is even harder. And with my small nipples, it is really to the point of being painful and not pleasurable. I tried, and now I will move on.