Chastity
Chastity is the practice of denying access to genitals or orgasms for the purpose of control or stimulating sexual arousal. It often involves the use of hardware such as chastity cages or belts, but is not required. Chastity play is usually done as a punishment, for humiliation, or as a symbol of ownership subservience to someone else.
| Other names | Caging, erotic sexual denial |
|---|---|
| Health risk | Mild |
| Legal risk | Mild |
Background
Appeal
Many find the physiological aspect of chastity and not being able to tough their genitals highly erotic. There can also be a large element of control if a key-holder has control of your chastity. While it may be a hot idea for a key-holder to take all your keys, you will need to unlock for cleaning and in the event of chasing, see risks for more around access to keys.
Methods
Male chastity cages
Male chastity cages are typically utilized on a penis and involves a circular component that wraps around the balls (ring) and connects to a tube (cage) that contains the head of the penis and shaft. There are some devices that involve the use of a PA (Prince Albert) piercing that restrict the head and part of the shaft of the penis. For some people these type of devices can cause significant pain from pressure on the balls, even for short times of wear. If you feel strong pain and discomfort you should remove the device.
Chastity belts
Chastity belts put support around the waist and some have a ring around the cock and balls depending on the design. They are typically much more expensive than ball trap cages but can help some with longer term wear due to putting less pressure on the balls. It can be difficult to drive and exercise in chastity belts. Chastity belts can also provide an option for females for being locked, BehindBarz for example produce belts for females and and customise options. For people transitioning they can also provide options and adjust belts during your transition.
Chastity shorts
Leather or rubber locking shorts are another way of achieving shorter term chastity, typically without the issues of ball trap cages and belts. They would typically be used for shorter period due to issues with going to the toilet in them (urinating may be fine in rubber for instance but not appropriate if it leaks into your day to day clothes in public). But can be a way to be locked overnight for example with less of the issues of cages and belts.
Risks
Skin irritation
Chafing is a common problem when using ball-trap style devices. Erections will cause the cage to pull outwards, causing the ring to rub against the skin behind the scrotum. Other parts of the penis such as the head may also be at risk depending on the fit of the cage.
Access to keys
While the fantasy of being permanently locked is hot for many, you should have a spare key that you can gain access to in event of needing to unlock due to chafing, for cleaning or medical emergency. This can be achieved by timer locking boxes, or electronic bluetooth boxes that you key-holder can control access to via an app. You should consider alternatives in case of being unable to contact your key-holder and electronic devices failing.
Disputed prostate cancer risk (long-term)
There is some debate as to the long term effects of chastity and some suggest that regular ejaculation from the penis may have an impact on reducing prostate cancer. There is not currently a clear medical position on this. You may want to consider milking or ruined orgasms as a way of achieving this that fits for the way you want to do chastity, particularly if your family has a history of prostate cancer.
Risk mitigation
Chamois cream used by cyclists can help reduce and prevent chafing, it is a thick heavy cream and you should ensure that you clean yourself and the device regularly for good hygiene.
You should clean yourself and your cage or belt regularly to keep it in good condition and avoid risk of infections.
As discussed above, if you have a history of prostate cancer or are concerned about the long-term effects of chastity, you can consider milking, cumming while caged or ruined orgasms as part of your chastity play.