With so many different choices of harnesses out there, how does one choose the right one? For me, the final decision came down to comfort, care, and the selection of compatible toys. Sportsheets Hardwear's joque harness won hands down for me. It is an innovative, easy to adjust harness described as a “ second skin”, which is suitable for all levels of experience. The higher price point may deter those just starting out with strap-on play; however for the more serious, discriminate user who is willing to make the investment, or simply upgrade from their previous harness kit like myself, it’s a great choice!

My primary attraction to this particular style was that it allowed for access to my derriere, as I enjoy doing a bit of face-sitting on my subbie, and I wanted to avoid removing the harness or making unnecessary adjustments with a tight-fitting g-string style (my previous harness). I admit I was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t a bit more access from the underside to allow for simultaneous vaginal stimulation, as there would be with a crotchless panty-style; nevertheless, it was still easy to slide in a bullet or some fingers due to the stretchiness of the material used to manufacture this quality piece: spandex, polyester, and triple mesh. The latter are very comfortable, conform to various body types, and are also waterproof. Essentially, it’s a washable fabric harness, vegan-friendly, and made in the U.S.A!

SELECTION AND CARE: The company, Spareparts Hardwear, offers several color choices and two sizes to choose from. I'm a curvy size 10 with 40" hips, so opted for the regular “A” size, which fits hips ranging from 20" to 50". I could have equally chosen the larger size, which fits 35" to 65” hips, however I wasn’t sure if there would be an excess of material hanging. Several colors are offered, my choices at the time being limited to pink, light blue, or black. This pertains to the color of the groin pouch material only, not the belt or strap portions of the harness. I chose the black and had no issues of color transfer upon initial use, although it is recommended that it be laundered prior to then, either by hand or machine wash gentle (I eventually ran it through a handwash cycle with cold water, and hung it to dry). Between use, be sure to store it in the included draw-string bag to keep the Velcro from snagging on other materials.

FIT: Donning the joque is a cinch! A few minor adjustments are necessary for the initial fitting, but after that, it’s just a matter of sliding it on & securing the wide Velcro flaps around the hips. Pretty easy! But the best thing about this harness is that I hardly noticed I was wearing it! No wonder it’s referred to as a “second skin”. It’s very lightweight and I can easily see this being concealed under the clothing, then being revealed at an opportune moment.

O-RING FIXTURE: Toys are inserted through a breathable, triple-mesh, flapped pouch on the inner front side of the harness, then through a flexible, fixed O-ring, which accommodates only flared-base dildos/dongs ranging from 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. It appears oval in the product pictures, but it stretches and does not affect holding the correctly-sized toys in place. Anything thicker could present a problem, as the ring is not replaceable should it break from being over-stretched, but unless you have a size queen for a partner, the majority of toys will be more than adequate. A flat-scrotum dildo will also fit due to the elongated size of the pouch, but the scrotum itself will not be visible. As of this review, I have three toys to use with it, the smallest being 1.25 inches in diameter, a wee bit smaller and not quite as snug, but still functional.

PERFORMANCE: Put to the test, this harness performed quite well for my partner and myself. It remained securely fastened, dildo in place, and didn't rub me raw. Obviously, the longer and heavier the dong, the lower it is going to hang (as with a real one), but no adjustments needed to be made on the harness itself. We tried a couple positions based solely on his ability to handle specific toys comfortably.

Overall, I'm very pleased I selected this harness. The craftsmanship clearly shows that Spareparts Hardwear is a leader in this category of apparatus. I would have given it 5 stars had it allowed for more exposure of my vaginal area.

Although I'm not using it as much as I'd like, by no fault of my own, I am still pleased with my purchase of this harness. I've used it about twice with my partner and he thought I looked super sexy. The only uncomfortable part of pegging him was the position I found myself in for his comfort. I barely noticed the harness' presence, and that is one of the main reasons I bought it, pure comfort!