Cylinder Bit Gag with Air Holes and Leather Straps - Cylinder Gag

The bit that silences, and makes you bite

The ball gag has a rougher cousin: the bit gag. The Cylinder Gag from Ouch! replaces the round ball with a rigid ABS cylinder 3.5 cm in diameter and 7.5 cm long, placed across the mouth. Your sub clamps it between his teeth like a bit: the jaw stays open, the words disappear, the drool flows.

The solid cylinder is drilled with holes that make breathing easier. It's connected by two metal rings to good-quality leather straps, with a metal buckle on one side and 11 adjustment holes on the other.

Its strong points

A shape that changes the feel. Where the ball fills the mouth, the cylinder wedges between the teeth, across the full width. The sub can bite down on it, a perfect outlet when the session gets intense.

Holes to breathe. The bit's perforations let air through, on top of breathing through the nose. A real plus for comfort.

Leather, the real thing. The leather straps, carefully finished along their whole length, offer a firm hold and a look that's clearly more high-end than faux leather.

Precise adjustment. With 11 holes and a metal buckle, the strap adjusts finely to hold without compressing the cheeks or the nape of the neck.

Rings that give you ideas. The metal rings on each side of the bit reinforce the harness look and can serve as attachment points for a light chain.

What it does in a session

Silence shifts the balance of power. Deprived of speech, your sub no longer negotiates: all that's left are muffled grunts, his gaze and the drool running down his chin, a delicious humiliation for many fans. The bit gives him something to bite during a spanking, a clamp session or intense penetration: the tension goes into the jaws.

If you're a beginner, start with short stretches to get your jaw used to it: a 3.5 cm opening, you feel it. If you're experienced, pair it with cuffs, a rope or a collar for complete submission.

How to use it safely

• Agree on a non-verbal signal before you start: dropping an object, snapping fingers, tapping three times.
• Check that the nose is clear: no gag if you have a cold, a blocked nose or nausea.
• Tighten the strap just enough for the bit to stay put, without pulling on the corners of the lips.
• Take regular breaks, every 15 to 20 minutes, to rest the jaw.
• Never leave a gagged partner alone, and don't combine the gag with a hood that covers the nose.

Care

Wash the bit in lukewarm water with mild soap after every use, rinsing the holes well. Wipe the leather straps with a slightly damp cloth, without soaking them, then leave to air dry. A leather conditioner now and then keeps them supple. Anything that goes in the mouth deserves impeccable hygiene: keep it for personal use or clean it thoroughly between partners.

Technical specifications

FAQ — Your questions, our answers

Q: What's the difference with a ball gag?

A: The ball fills the mouth; the cylinder sits across it, between the teeth, like a bit. You can bite down on it, and its holes make breathing easier.

Q: Is it suitable for beginners?

A: Yes, with short sessions. The 3.5 cm diameter opens the jaw wide: take breaks and remove it at the slightest discomfort.

Q: Can you breathe properly?

A: Breathing is through the nose, helped by the holes in the bit. So the nose must always stay clear.

Q: How do I clean it?

A: The bit in lukewarm soapy water, rinsing the holes well, the straps with a damp cloth, then dry completely in the open air.