What are Spider Gags
Spider gags are BDSM gags that use an O-ring to keep the mouth open. They are similar to open mouth gags. However, they feature hooks on the sides to keep the persons wearing the rings from turning them in their mouths. These hooks are shaped like spiders’ legs, which informs the name; spider gag.
Besides, the spider gag’s ring is secured to the wearer with straps fastened around their head. This type of gag can work in bondage play/roleplay as well as during intercourse and foreplay. If you want something close to spider gangs, you should check out this best open mouth gags collection.
How to use them
Spider gags are placed in the subs’ mouth and fastened around the head with straps
Spider gags are not difficult to use. Here are a few steps to wear them:
- Put the O-ring in your mouth and ensure that you get a comfortable fit
- Once you’re good with the ring’s fit, your partner should put the straps around your head.
- Then, your partner should find a comfortable fit by adjusting the buckles
- Secure the buckles tightly once you find the suitable fit
Safety tips
Like many BDSM devices, spider gags can harm you if you don’t use them properly. Below, we will highlight some safety measures you should adhere to when using the gag.
- You and your partner should create safe signals that indicate when they want you to be gentler or when they want you to remove the gag.
- Don’t hesitate to use the safe signal once your jaw starts to hurt or you’re feeling uncomfortable.
- Don’t exert much pressure to avoid hurting your teeth and mouth, especially if using a metallic ring.
- Clean your spider gag thoroughly after use.
How to Pick the Best BDSM Spider Gags
Up there, we mentioned that our buying guide includes factors that determine the best BDSM spider gangs. Below, we will discuss those factors.
Materials
We can’t discuss picking the best BDSM spider gags without involving materials. You can tell from the reviewed products that various materials are used in constructing spider gags. As in every other item, the materials used in making spider gags differ in popularity and quality.
For example, metal/stainless steel is the most popular material used in making the O-ring of spider gags. That’s why you see it in all the high-quality products on our list, from the Fetish Fantasy Spider Gag to the Open Mouth O-ring – Spider Gag.
Spider gags are often made of leather, faux or real, that won’t irritate the skin
Silicone is another common material for O-rings, but it’s not as popular as metal. That’s no surprise. Metal offers a more durable service than any other O-ring material. However, it’s not a suitable material if you have sensitive teeth because it could harm your teeth if it contacts them. Regardless of the condition of your teeth, pick a gag with lightweight metal to ensure your safety.
Apart from the O-ring, you need to consider the material of the gag’s straps. They are usually made of real leather or faux leather. Of course, real leather is the better option. Notwithstanding, synthetic leather can also be safe, so there’s no harm in choosing it if you’re on a budget.
Inner and outer ring diameter
When shopping for the best BDSM spider gags, don’t make the mistake of not considering the inner and outer ring diameter. Not checking them out may result in a disaster—an avoidable one. Therefore, ensure a gag’s inner and outer ring diameter are among the first features you check out when in the market for a spider gag.
The inner ring diameter determines whether your dick can stay comfortably inside the O-ring, while the outer diameter concerns entry. If the outer diameter is too small for you, your dick won’t secure comfortable access.
Also, you won’t be comfortable shoving your penis in your sub’s mouth if the inner ring size doesn’t suit you.
It’s a good thing that various BDSM spider gags offer different sizes you can choose from. If your penis size is on the plus side, a big option like the Rupert Huse & Son, Inc. Mini Spider Gag seems like the ideal option. However, the smaller STRICT Spider Open Mouth Gag is suitable if you have a below-average penis.
If you’re not interested in inserting your penis or don’t have one, opt for a penis gag. You don’t even have to search too long for an ideal fit since there’s a list of the best penis gags here.
Head fit
Head fit is another factor you cannot leave out when shopping for a suitable BDSM spider gag. You need your gag to fit the head correctly so that the O-ring can stay in place. A lousy fit means the ring won’t be firm. Thankfully, most spider ring gags allow you to adjust the straps to fit your head. It’s no accident that all the products we picked have adjustable straps that let you get the correct fit.
The wider the range of adjustability, the better. We recommend straps that offer adjustments up to 8 inches like the Swedish Dreams Gag kit‘s gags.
Secure straps
“How secure are the straps?” You should answer that question before opting for a BDSM spider gag. If the gag’s straps are not secure, you and your sub/dom won’t enjoy using it. Most spider gags’ clasps fasten with buckles or clips. Buckles seem to be the most popular option because they fasten very securely. That explains why the products on our list feature buckles.
So, we recommend gags with buckles like the FST Metal Spider Ring Gag. Not only do the buckles secure straps properly, but they also ensure easy adjustment.
Straps on spider gags are often featuring a buckle that can be combined with lock
Comfort of wear
While inconvenience is the point of bondage play, you should not cross the line of safety. Even though BDSM spider gags naturally cause discomfort, they can still be comfortable to wear, especially for long periods.
Moreover, there are some spider gags you can’t wear comfortably for a long time. Other gags like the STRICT Spider Open Mouth Gag are more lenient and allow you to wear them for extended periods. Besides, a few factors determine a spider gag’s comfort of wear. They include leather’s texture, ring diameter, and adjustability of the straps.
So, when shopping for a spider gag, ensure that you opt for a product with smooth and soft leather. Also, choose a ring that can fit the sub’s mouth comfortably. Lastly, choose a gag with straps that offer a wide range of adjustability. These moves will help you pick a device that is comfortable to wear, thus heightening your safety.
Durability
You can’t turn a blind eye to the durability of whatever you buy. The same logic applies when shopping for a top-notch spider gag. Identifying a durable might be an uphill battle, especially when you don’t know what to expect. However, we’ve been able to identify the most durable products on the market using the experiences of verified buyers and our team of testers.
Hence, we added durable products like the Fetish Fantasy Spider Gag and Rupert Huse & Son, Inc. Mini Spider Gag to our list of the best BDSM spider gags. These durable gags are made from high-quality metal and leather.
