These handcuffs are almost essential for restraint in sex play. I did some research when I first received them. Upon opening them I could tell they were not new, and I thought I remembered reading somewhere that police issued handcuffs could not be sold brand new to civilians. I came to find that all police issue handcuffs sold by such places as Eden Fantasys, or other novelty shops are outdated cuffs. It is illegal for civilians to own up-to-date cuffs.

As for aesthetics, the cuffs definitely showed wear and tear. They were covered in little nicks and scratches, and were a little hard to operate at first (they were a bit stiff). The keys did not want to turn, and when they did, the cuffs still did not want to open with ease. I assumed with a little use, this problem would eventually cease. During use in sex, it was a little annoying that the unlocking and opening of the cuffs was rusty, but as suspected, with some time spent using the mechanism, I began to experience more ease with the use of the handcuffs.

Of course, being in handcuffs and not having use of your hands or being forced to stay in one position (particularly with your hands above your head or behind your back) can be extremely uncomfortable, even while being pleasured. While discomfort is to be expected, it can hinder the conductivity in pleasuring your partner. They are supposed to hurt. One must remember that handcuffs were not created for comfort; they were created to restrain criminals. They pinch, they leave welts around the wrists, and could possibly bruise if cuffed too tightly or left on for long periods of time.

This is in no way a negative review. The cuffs performed exactly as desired, they are extremely high quality, and definitely worth the money spent. I continue to use them during sex play, and recommend their use to anyone interested in practicing sexual restraint.

This is a toy I keep coming back to. I love them! They're perfectly simple, easy to store, and require no maintenance. They turn normal sex into exciting sex in a matter of seconds, and they're the perfect accessory and must-have for any sex toy collector like myself. I couldn't have asked for a better, more perfect toy.