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Ball gag
A ball gag, as the name suggests, is a gag consisting of a ball which is inserted into a person's mouth and then held in place by a stap running through it and then tied behind the back of the neck. Ball gags are one of the most common type of gag used in BDSM play.
Correctly fitted, they are very effective at preventing the gagged person from talking and are almost impossible to spit out. Visually they look very dramatic, distorting the face and forcing the mouth open. For this reason they are popular with people for whom objectification is an important part of their play. Ball gags can enhance the sub's feelings of vulnerablity, and due to the strain it places on the mouth and jaw, it is a constant reminder of their state.
Ball gags can be handmade, but commercial versions are readily available at various prices, from plastic balls with holes for breathing pre-drilled in, to soft "jelly" balls that conform more to the interior of the wearer's mouth. (The jelly variety is better for long-term use; a ball-gag with breathing holes is mandatory for anyone with a history of asthma or other breathing problems.)
A less common design is to have the ball attached to a leather plate which covers the mouth and is held in place by a strap. Gags of this design are less effective than the tradition ball gag as the sub is more able to spit the gag out. They also tend to be less effective in silencing the sub. They do, however, work very well with hoods as they require a much smaller mouth opening than a traditional ball gag and the hood helps keep the gag in place.
Ball gags often form part of head harnesses, the straps of the harness holding the gag in place and adding to the visual appeal of the gag.
Ball gags come in different sizes to suit different mouth sizes. Using the correct sized gag will greatly enhance the experience of wearing it. Too small a gag will be ineffective at silencing the person and the visual impact will be diminished; using too big a gag will put the person's jaw under strain which will quickly become painful. There is also a real risk that the person might choke or retch.See also
Types of ball gag
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Image:gags_ball_01.JPG|<font color="black">Ball gag
Image:Rubberhoodwithgag.jpg|<font color="black">Rubber hood with attached ball gag
Image:Ball gag1.jpg|<font color="black">model wearing a ball gag
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