Strap on harness – who is it made for?
Strap-on harnesses are for everyone. Yes, don’t look at us like that. There is a false belief that strap-ons are only for homosexuals, but they are not. Let’s see, same-sex couples like to kiss, right? Does this mean that kissing is a homosexual practice? Of course not! This type of harness broadens erotic possibilities and favors sexual experimentation as a couple.
More and more heterosexual couples practice pegging, that is, the case in which the female is the one penetrating the man through a sexual harness.
What is a sex harness used for?
Sex harnesses allow us to introduce new games and experiences in relationships with our partners. Remember that, if you are going to use them in a sporadic relationship, it must be with a condom. So that you can get ideas, we tell you which are the most common practices:
- Pegging: Pegging is one of the practices more common among heterosexual couples who want to try a strap-on. A harness is ideal to introduce into relationships with your partner.
- For lesbians: They are also suitable for penetrations between two people with a vagina as they enable “hands-free” penetration. There are also double harnesses that can stimulate the vagina of the penetrating person.
- For men: A strap-on helps men with erection problems, but it also allows them to continue intercourse once ejaculation has already occurred.
Features to consider before you buy a strap on harness
We would dare to say that, at this point in the guide, you are already beginning to seriously consider buying a strap-on. To be successful with your acquisition, keep in mind the following purchase criteria:
Type
By now, you already know that not all sexual harnesses are the same. There are different types. Choosing one or the other depends on you and the use you are going to make of your strap-on. Let’s see them one by one:
- Strap-on with straps: The options that we have given you in the first section include harnesses of his type. These include models such as the jockstrap Spareparts Joque Strap-On Harness and the Lovehoney Strap-On Harness. They seem the most comfortable. They have straps that are placed at the waist or hips.
- Strap-on with dildo: They have a built-in dildo that can be replaced by another or not.
- Universal strap-on: They incorporate one or more rings that allow us to use this type of harness with any dildo that you already have or that you can buy.
- Hollow strap-on: Although anyone can use them, they are recommended for people with a penis who want to increase its size or try new things.
- Strapless strap on harness: They can only be used by people with a vagina. This is because they are attached to the body of the person who it is meant to penetrate by means of an appendix or fixed dildo that is inserted into the vagina. They can be more unstable or complicated to use
Material, color and flexibility
The quality of the materials determines the strength, durability, and even the safety of your strap-on. Harnesses are typically made from leather, spandex nylon, lace, and other synthetic leather. Although there are also leather and spandex materials combined with fabrics such as the Lace and Corset Harness. Be careful, the harness must be soft on the inside so that it does not cause chafing with use. The color, especially the feminine strap on harness types, also matters. This is more important when you want to have them worn all day like a lingerie. Examples of these types are the pink strap on harness, the Sportsheets Chantilly Strap On Harness, and the Bella Couture Harness.
Some harnesses come with dildos. However, note that most dildos, meanwhile, are made of silicone. The most important thing is that its material is not porous – especially if you are going to use it anally. Materials with pores, such as latex, are difficult to clean and can accumulate bacteria. The most common non-porous materials are silicone, stainless steel, glass, or ABS plastic.
Adjustable length and sizes
The adjustable length and sizes are what will give you fitting and comfort. Each model comes with varying sizes and lengths while some are more adjustable than the other. Plus size strapon harness is usually adjustable from around 30 to 70 inches or more while the average ones can stay within 25 to 55 inches range. Some however may be adjustable in two to three levels; say, 27-44, 33-53, and 39-70 inches, like what you can have with the Lace and Corset Harness.
O-rings
The inclusion of an O-ring is what makes a harness a strap-on harness and the more number of rings you have, the more functional it is.
The O-ring can either be a fixed hole through which you put dildos or an O-ring that you attach to the belt. The availability and number of O-rings can also determine how versatile the harness can be i.e. using them for double penetrations.
How comfortable is it?
The harness is the part of the strap-on that holds the dildo to the body of the person penetrating. As we have already mentioned, they may or may not have straps. Although the former are more common and also more comfortable and recommended for beginners, in our opinion. Some harnesses simulate an undergarment and that do without straps and buckles.
On the other hand, you do not have to limit yourself to harnesses that are fastened to the waist or hips: some options are tied to the chest, feet, legs, forehead, or even hands. Although they are not as common in stores, it is a matter of looking for them well! A good harness must adapt to your body perfectly so that the dildo stays upright.
Price
Generally, the type, type of materials used, and the way it is made will determine the price they are available for. Lingerie-type feminine harnesses that can be worn indoors all day or even out and about like the Bella Couture Harness are usually very expensive. When made of unique leather, expect the price to be between $100 to 200, especially when they are made by hand. However, for simple harnesses made of nylon, spandex, polyester, and other synthetic materials, the price can range between $30 to 100.
