Review: MEO Wet & Naughty Silicone Ring Gag

Hey friend. How are you? Pretty bad? I know. I'm sorry. All I have for you is this review that's been in the backlog for weeks, but look -- I took the photos a couple of months ago so they have some leaves in them! Leaves from the Outside!

So let's talk about ring gags, because this blog isn't about topical news. Topical news is for when you want to feel anxious in the not-fun way. Open-ring gags, however, are for the consensual anxiety induced by the magic of humiliation. Let's talk about the MEO Wet & Naughty Silicone Ring Gag (NSFW link!). This particular gag was made with watersports in mind, hence the name and material choice. Ring gags are interesting in that they offer more degradation potential than the classic ball gag style.  If you're really into watersports, the O-shaped bit will prop your mouth open and keep it that way. You know. For fetish reasons.

That's not quite my vibe, to be honest, but it is an intriguing concept and design. There's something about an open mouth that's just so intimate. Women and people socialised as female are taught from when we're young not to shout, not to contort our faces in ungraceful ways; and pretty much everyone encouraged not to chew with their mouths open. There's something about an open mouth that's improper, indelicate, humiliating. It's undefended. Vulnerable. With the jaw propped open and lips apart, you can't stop a partner from seeing the inner workings of your mouth -- tongue, teeth; the pulsating throat; it's all quite revealing.

It is safe to say that I found this gag A Lot To Process. But first, let's get to the basics.

The gag is packaged cleanly in a plain plastic sleeve -- no frills, no fuss. It is made from silicone which coats the (presumably metal) O-ring bit to make it nice and safe for teeth. The whole construction is exceptionally clean, well-made, and uniform in appearance. The sleek, homogenous matte texture looks great and sort of "stealth," like you're going to be doing spy-bondage. Beside my a leather equivalent, it feels a bit like the BDSM version of one of those sports watches with the sweat-resistant silicone band. It's basically the kinky version of athleisure -- minimalist, functional, and chic.

What I really liked is the detail in the strap -- it has raised dashes along the edge to simulate the look of stitching. It's an extra, entirely aesthetic addition that just shows how much thought was put into the design. I like the way that it only emphasises the pared-down, all-black uniformity of the design and the materials. Literally everything is a matte black silicone, except for the locking buckle (which, incidentally, comes with a tiny little MEO-branded padlock for Serious Players). I don't really use locking hardware, but it is cool to have the option!

The strap, being entirely silicone, also has a little bit of give to it for some additional comfort. Remarkably, it doesn't pull on my hair and the soft, matte silicone is gentle against my face. During wear, the bit fits neatly behind my eye-teeth without stretching my jaw and feels safe for my teeth. The tooth thing was a real concern, okay -- I didn't go through years of braces to throw it all away on metal bits like a madman. In fact, the whole experience of wear is pleasant and comfortable.

Or you'd think so, anyway. There's just the tiny humiliation factor.

As expected, the gag makes me feel silly and shy. My tongue lacks the privacy it has been used to and is forced to squirm around in an entirely undignified fashion. It's weird to find my mouth on display like this. Naturally, because of the lack of muffler, it doesn't really stop you from making noise like the ball gag does. Instead, it stops you from forming words; forcing you to emit garbled hooting noises instead of actual speech and further showcasing the senseless flapping of your tongue. It's really rough, guys.

If you're into humiliation; you'll love it. Love it! It is perfect for providing that extra little push into consensual discomfort, allowing your partner to see you in a more helpless state; push fingers into your mouth, whatever's your bag. And that is great for those that are into it. Fabulous!

Another fabulous thing? Safety! While ball gags could turn dangerous if you're a bit ill and congested, have allergies, or are experiencing any other physical impediments that would render breathing through your mouth difficult, the O-ring gag allows for free and easy breathing. Lovely. Nevertheless, I suggest coming up with a non-vocal "safeword" just in case.

Look, while I struggle with humiliation play, I still highly recommend this gag. As with all other MEO products, it's pretty, it's functional, and it does what it says. Check them out online, and don't forget to ensure your network is private and secure as all links are NSFW. Have fun!

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