If you're looking for a strap on harness that works well for daily wear, packing as well as sex, and is comfortable and low maintenance, the RodeoH is going to be your new best friend. I've worn these under a short skirt, during a rope bondage session, for day to day packing, and during sex, and it's definitely versatile, ridiculously comfortable, and pretty damn cute too!
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Pros
comfortable, discreet, cute, great for packing or sex
Cons
weird sizing, non-adjustable o-ring, no easy access to wearer's crotch
The RodeoH harness is a great harness for anyone who wants comfort to be a part of their strap on or packing, or if you want to be discreet (but ready!) about wanting to take your partner home and bend them over. While it doesn't have quite the stability of a leather harness, and access to your genitals will be limited, it would still be a worthwhile investment if you want to explore gender play or strap on sex with a harness that doesn't require lots of messing around with straps and buckles. I think it would definitely be a great choice for first time harness users, but those who have more experience won't be disappointed if they invest in a RodeoH!
The RodeoH harness looks like a pair of guy’s boxer briefs. They come in a deep red/maroon and also black. The briefs made of 95% cotton and 5% elastane, which makes they really soft, comfortable, and fairly stretchy. The front flap of the briefs is attached at the top and bottom with open sides, and it has an O-ring in the middle. The o-ring is covered with fabric, and is supposed to fit dildos up to 2 inches in diameter. (The RodeoH site suggests using sex toys that are 5”-6” length by 1 1/2”-2” in width.) I’ve been using the Tantus VIP with these for play, and had a bit of trouble getting it through the O-ring even though it is only 1.5 inches in diameter. For packing, I've used the Mr. Limpy extra small, and it sits really well in the inner pocket of the harness, behind the o-ring. (I did try leaving the shaft of the Mr. Limpy outside of the o-ring, but it ended up just looking odd, and the bulge didn't sit quite right under my jeans.)
The seams on this harness are all well sewn, and I didn't notice any loose threads or badly sewn hems. The elastic on the waistband is thick and sturdy, and I think that is will last a long time before starting to lose it's stretchiness.
The fit of the harness was actually pretty good for me. I normally wear a size L (7) pair of panties and a size 14 pair of jeans, so got the 35" waist, which was the largest option. Also, the measurements are for the waist, rather than the hips, which threw me for a loop while ordering. I’m really glad I went with the larger size, because this fits me nearly perfectly! It fits fine through the thighs/butt/hips when I wear them with the waistband at the widest part of my hips, but the waistband does roll if it isn’t adjusted so it lies perfectly flat on my skin. If you need a larger size, you should check out the black version of this harness, as it has 38" and 41" options.
I really love how easily you could go from wearing this harness under your clothing to using it for more deviant purposes. It would definitely be hot to wear these under my jeans out on a date, and whisk my girlfriend off to a secluded place to have a quickie. If you have a dildo that fits the O-ring, getting the toy in the ring and ready to use takes moments, and best of all, there are no straps and buckles to fiddle with and adjust.
When I have my cock nicely settled in the O-ring, it sits higher on my groin than I am used to, which took a bit of adjusting to. I usually adjust my harness so that my toys sit right at my pubic bone so I can grind my clit against the base while I thrust. The RodeoH boxer didn’t give me as much stimulation that way, but I could still get a bit of clit contact when using a dildo that had a wide base or came with balls. I also had to adjust the angles I had become used to using when thrusting so they would work for my partner. Despite this modifications, I think that this harness worked really well.
You'll probably want to strip these off and toss them into the wash right after you're done fucking. I ended up with a puddle of wetness/cum in the crotch, which brings us to the care and maintenance part of the review.
The RodeoH harness is machine washable on cold, and they recommend that you lay it flat or hang to dry, rather than putting it in the dryer. I've been hand washing it with the rest of my delicate items and lingerie, and cold water and Dr. Bronner's Soap seems to work well. (I use this soap on everything. Bras, lacy things, delicate fabrics, and it is awesome!) I also tossed my harness in the washer in a lingerie bag, and didn’t notice any snags in the stitching or the band having any issues with losing it’s elasticity afterwards.
You will want to be careful with the types of lubes you use on your toys when you play with this harness, cause if it stains, you’ll end up with marks on your RodeoH! I’d suggest staying away from silicone or oil based lubes or massage oils when you have this on and stick to water based stuff instead!
The RodeoH harness came with an awesome microfiber drawstring storage pouch and a dogtag that has ‘RodeoH’ embossed on it. I loved the bag, it is a great way to store the harness without losing it in the depths of my underwear drawer or toy bag. The dogtag was a cute idea, but I don't think that I'll actually wear it. I'm not military, and military inspired jewelery just doesn't do it for me.
My main (only) complaint about this harness is that it leaves my genitalia sad, because there is no access to them. The RodeoH harness is tight against my skin (it has to be, so the weight of the toy doesn’t pull my boxers down), so my partner pushing aside the fabric to finger or lick me just isn’t happening. Putting a bullet vibe in the briefs against my clit does work, and the tightness of the shorts will hold it mostly in place, but I need penetration to orgasm most of the time, so for me a vibrator is mostly just a tease.
Follow-up commentaryI still like it3 months after original review
My RodeoH briefs are still my favourite strap on/packing option, and I've found myself grabbing them to wear as underwear frequently too. They're just so freaking comfortable! I need to get another pair so I'm not washing these so much, I think.
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