Types of Mouth Gags: Ball Gags and Many More

In the Mouth Gags

In the mouth gags are designed to fill the mouth of the wearer and restrict speech. These are designed from safe materials and create a different sensation as these gags fill the mouth. A lot of these models come with extra attachments such as nipple clamps, blindfolds, or head straps. Here are the most common in the mouth gags you can find:

• Ball Gag – the ball gag has a ball that goes into the mouth and attaches to a strap that holds it in place. The ball keeps the wearer from closing the mouth and restricts speech. It is designed in a way that does not trigger the gag reflex but allows prolonged wearing, which is very effective. It is usually made from silicone or rubber, as these materials are comfortable to the teeth and are body-safe. Rarely, you can find a ball gag made from steel.
• Breathable Ball Gag – the breathable ball gag serves the same purpose as the ball gag; it is a ball gag that has holes in the body of the gag for easy breathing and affixes at the back of the head. These are usually made from silicone or rubber and are comfortable to wear for longer. You can also find the breathable ball gages referred to as waffle gags.
• Bit Gag – the bit gag has a bar that the wearer bites, keeps the mouth filled, and does not allow the mouth to close. It is an often used implement in pony play or other types of animal play. These can be shaped as bit pieces (like a horse bit) or bone-shaped, which is perfect for puppy play.
• Dildo Gag – the dildo gag fills the mouth with a penis-shaped insert that has a strap affixing it to the wearer’s head. These are often used for humiliation or for stimulating oral sex. These come in various sizes, and some can even trigger the gag reflex, which some people find arousing.

Open Mouth Gags

The open mouth gags keep the mouth open all the time but restrict speech. These can be used for different purposes, and here are the standard open mouth gags you can use:

• Ring Gag – the ring gag is the most commonly used open mouth gag. It has a ring that goes into the wearer’s mouth, keeping the mouth open and allowing unobstructed access to it. The O-ring is attached to a strap that is affixed at the back of the head. The ring gags are usually made from silicone or stainless steel, which is hygienic and suitable for prolonged wear.
• Spider Gag – the spider gag is a more advanced form of open mouth gag that has four prongs attached to a ring, and these prongs keep the wearer’s lips open and away from the mouth, while the O-ring keeps the mouth open. The spider gag attaches around the head and is usually used for humiliation play, as it is common for the sub to lose control of drooling.

Over the Mouth Gags

Over the mouth gags are placed over the mouth, where the wearer’s mouth is closed. These can be simple and gentle or can be hardcore and even vicious. The main point of this type of gag is to keep the mouth closed as it provides a high level of restriction and limits speech, which is a key point to a “damsel in distress” scenario. However, using an over the mouth gag also poses a risk of asphyxiation, so we advise you to use such gags with caution. Here are over the mouth gag types:

• Scarf – these are the simplest over the mouth gags and are often called detective gags. It can also be a bandana that is pulled over the mouth and tied at the back of the head of the wearer.
• Tape – the tape gag serves the same purpose of keeping the mouth closed. It is a commonly used theme in many movies, and many people find a tape gag sexy and quite effective.
• Panel Gag – the panel gag is a type of over the mouth gag that is usually made from leather and completely covers the mouth and has a buckle or another fastener that closes on the back of the head.
• Muzzle – the muzzle is a more hardcore over the mouth gag that keeps the mouth closed. It usually has a full harness like a full hood that goes over the head and muffles the wearer, and it can even have extra straps that allow you to attach more things and even restrict the movement of the head. Commonly found attachments to a muzzle gag are the nipple clams and eye coverings.

Safety of Mouth Gags

Some people can have restrictions on wearing a mouth gag because of the fear of gagging or not being able to talk if something is wrong. Also, wearing a ball gag can be a problem for people with breathing issues.

But there are ways around this; if the gagged submissive partner needs to signal that something is wrong, they can make a specific sign with their hand or hold an object in their hand and drop it instead of saying a safe word.

As a Dominant partner, you need to pay close attention to your gagged submissive and watch for signs of panic, oxygen deprivation, or a sign of excessive drooling or vomiting.

We advise you to only use mouth gags that are specifically designed for this purpose and not use household items for this purpose, as these pose potential hazards. Our sex toy store offers an excellent selection of mouth gags that fit users with different needs, but we also carry a fantastic selection of other BDSM tools vibrators, dildos, and many more sex toys and essentials.