Ballgag

BDSM gear and toys are specialized equipment designed to facilitate power exchange, sensation play, restraint, and other kink activities. These range from simple household items repurposed for play to elaborate purpose-built devices.

Different categories serve various functions: restraints limit movement, impact toys create pain or sensation, sensory deprivation tools alter perception, and insertable toys provide internal stimulation. Many items cross categories or can be used in multiple ways depending on the scene context.

Gags are devices that restrict speech and oral movement, creating both physical limitation and psychological impact. They come in numerous styles, each offering different sensations, levels of restriction, and visual appearances.

Beyond simply silencing, gags can create feelings of vulnerability, objectification, or submission. The inability to clearly communicate adds intensity to power exchange dynamics, requiring trust and alternative communication methods like hand signals. Many also find that speech restriction heightens focus on physical sensations.

Safety considerations include maintaining clear nasal breathing, managing saliva production, establishing non-verbal safe signals, and avoiding use during illness or with conditions that affect breathing. For many, gags represent a significant surrender of control, making them powerful tools in consensual power exchange.