Month: December 2020

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Male Chastity—Only a Kink or Sexual Fetish?

By on Friday, December 18, 2020
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One of the common obstacles a guy must often overcome when trying to persuade his wife or girlfriend to lock him in chastity is the prevalent notion that male chastity is only a kink or sexual fetish. Is it? Let’s talk about that and find the answer.

Defining Kink and a Sexual Fetish

While people often use the terms “kink” and “fetish” interchangeably, the terms refer to different things.

A kink is an activity or behavior that someone enjoys that exists outside the “norms” of “traditional” sex. For example, someone’s kink might be bondage. They may be incredibly excited when they’re tied up because they find restraint sexually stimulating. Bondage arouses them. It’s important to remember that what may be kinky to one person may be considered vanilla by another. We are all different and embrace different sexual “norms.”

What defines a fetish, though, isn’t an activity so much as its role in someone’s sexual response cycle. In psychology, a fetish is a term used to describe sexual excitement coupled with a typically non-sexual object. Sometimes they add a fetish object is something a person cannot get sexually aroused without. I can’t entirely agree with that point. Common fetish objects include things like shoes, feet, women’s panties.

Here is why I disagree with the idea that a fetish object is something a person cannot get sexually aroused without. I’ve always suspected that I have something of a panty fetish because seeing female panties is something I find arousing. I don’t mean wearing them, but looking at them.

Panties needn’t even be worn by an attractive model in, say, a lingerie catalog for me to find them arousing to look at. Looking at a display of panties in a store has the same effect. Yet, I find plenty of other things sexually arousing. I don’t have to have panties to experience sexual excitement. So, I think we can leave the definition of a sexual fetish as arousal coupled with some typically non-sexual object.

Is a Chastity Device a Fetish Object?

Like panties, I find chastity devices arousing to look at as many men do. Just window-shopping the various online retailer websites can stoke sexual excitement. Some guys find the devices so sexually arousing they have difficulty putting one on because they become erect while trying to do so.

I think it fair to say that chastity devices can be fetish objects, but that isn’t what defines them. After all, even though some people view shoes or attractive feet as fetish objects, they are still just shoes and feet in the greater scheme of things. I’m only guessing here, but I suspect it’s true that they are fetish objects for some men who wear chastity devices but for others, they aren’t. For some chaste guys, it seems likely it’s the bondage aspect, the orgasm denial, or the control a key holder exerts over them that they find arousing, not the device itself.

Chastity devices can be fetish objects, but they are not only fetish objects.

Where Did the Notion of Chastity as a Kink Come From?

It’s easy to understand why may vanilla people so often dismiss male chastity as a kink. The gay and BDSM communities have eroticized sexual denial and orgasm control for decades, and makers of the first modern male chastity devices aggressively marketed the devices to those communities first.

Male chastity devices are still hugely popular in BDSM play and D/s relationships as well as the gay community. Many younger gay men wear male chastity devices presumably because it fits with the whole boi vibe.

A London-based retailer, Tickleberry, which claims to be “at the very heart of all things fetish and BDSM,” says this about why men desire male chastity. “It’s a secret fetish that your man finds highly provocative, arousing, and very sexy, to the point that even just an image of a chastity device could cause the beginnings of an erection.”

While that may be the view of Tickleberry’s fetish and BDSM focused customer base, male chastity has long since gone mainstream and now transcends only a fetish or kink activity. Chastity devices are now the third most popular sex toy. Today, people buy only more dildos and vibrators than chastity devices. More and more men buy and wear chastity devices today for reasons like curbing masturbation or gaining the ability to focus more on their partner’s sexual pleasure than their own.

Also, there has been an explosion of manufacturers worldwide offering inexpensive devices of various materials from silicone to plastic to steel. It’s no longer necessary to spend two hundred dollars or more to purchase a decent chastity device. As a result, plenty of vanilla guys with no interest in BDSM are buying and wearing male chastity devices.

The Future of Male Chastity

I think for various reasons, male chastity will only continue to grow more mainstream. I think there is already enough widespread interest in wearing chastity devices among all types of men to consider it mainstream now. When it truly takes off, I believe, is when more vanilla women decouple chastity from the realm of kink, fetishes, and start to embrace it as the relationship enhancer chastity can be. I see the day coming when it will become just as common for women to ask to lock their male partners in chastity as for guys to request it.

There is plenty of room in the male chastity tent for all views. But male chastity has not been only a kink or sexual fetish in a good long while. It’s rapidly becoming a mainstream lifestyle option for anyone who embraces it. So, even if you’re not into BDSM or kink in general and don’t view a chastity device as a fetish object, you can still be a proud member of the chastity community.

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Breaking the Cycle of Excessive Masturbation With Male Chastity

By on Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of years of evolution have programmed males with the urge to have sex with as many partners as possible as often as possible to propagate the species. Thus, males are procreative creatures preoccupied with and driven to release ejaculate making the male orgasm linked inextricably with the procreative act.

It’s not that men consciously have sex because they want children, yet the result of the sex act is the emission of a fluid that is only good for that singular purpose.

Unlike males, women can orgasm purely for pleasure that has nothing to do with procreation. Still, it’s virtually impossible for men to orgasm without ejaculating semen, the bodily fluid useful only for procreation.

Something interesting about this is how humans differ from other primates when it comes to masturbation. Scientists tell us that humans aren’t the only animal species that masturbates. There have even been a handful of studies that tracked the masturbatory behaviors of nonhuman primates. The scientific studies show that masturbation to completion is an exceedingly rare phenomenon in other species with capable hands very much like our own.

Male Masturbation

As anyone who has ever been to a zoo probably knows, there’s no question that other primates play with their genitalia. But these diddling episodes seldom lead to an intentional orgasm. With human males, it is quite a different story. Masturbation is nearly always continued until orgasm and ejaculation of semen. Perhaps that’s because, as males, we are slaves to the evolutionary prime directive to release semen. One thing is certain. Among other animal species, humans are unique. We masturbate a lot, and nearly always, it leads to intentional orgasm.

Some guys masturbate more than others. There is no “normal” frequency. Some do it daily, some weekly, and some rarely. Several studies show that many men have difficulty abstaining from masturbation for more than seventy-two hours, even those who have partner sex available regularly.

To be clear, masturbation is healthy, and it has lots of positive health benefits, including stress relief, help to get to sleep, reduced tension, boosted immunity, and more. But as with any of the true pleasures in life, moderation is key. If you’re masturbating to an excessive degree, you run the risk of it not only interfering with your daily routine but your overall perception of life and fulfillment, too. You might even become obsessive about it.

The male sex drive can become dependent on your pattern of masturbation and sexual release (orgasm) frequency. If you masturbate and orgasm every day, your body gets used to that pattern. It’s not unlike a drug addiction, where you need to continually increase your dosage of the substance to experience the same pleasurable effects. Most guys would agree, the more often you masturbate, the less intense and satisfying the orgasms you experience. That’s largely due to the levels of two hormones—prolactin and dopamine.

Male Orgasm and the roles of Prolactin and Dopamine

Research indicates that prolactin levels increase following orgasm and are involved in a feedback loop that decreases arousal through inhibitory central dopaminergic and probably peripheral processes. “Orgasm can cause a significant spike in prolactin levels (approximately 10 to 15ng/ml) immediately after and upwards to 10-60 minutes later.” [1] This spike is dependent on ejaculation and does not occur under non-orgasmic arousal. This prolactin spike serves to suppress further sexual desires. As prolactin rises, dopamine is reduced as the two hormones can be seen as antagonistic to each other.

Dopamine is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus, a particularly well-publicized player in the brain’s reward pathway. It is released when we do things that feel good to us. During sex and masturbation, while we are receiving erectile stimulation, dopamine levels are high and motivate us to desire continued stimulation because it feels good. As long as dopamine remains high, sexual desire remains high.

Marnia Robinson, the author of Cupid’s Poison Arrow, refers to prolactin as the “I don’t love you anymore hormone” because an increase in prolactin usually makes a man less interested in having sex with a partner. Interestingly, orgasm and ejaculation from masturbation cause less of a spike in prolactin than intercourse with a partner. That may explain why a guy may not feel the desire to have sex with a partner but then stays up watching porn and masturbating after their partner goes to bed.

Are You Masturbating Too Much?

While there is no “normal” masturbation frequency, it’s clear that masturbation frequency becomes excessive at some point. That is particularly true when you are neglecting other areas of your life to spend time masturbating. Here are some of the most common indicators of excessive masturbation.

Modifying your daily life to engage in masturbation even when there are negative outcomes (missing work, school, family, and community responsibilities).

  • Choosing masturbation over work, school, spending time with your family, sex with your partner, and other responsibilities regularly.

 

  • Feeling deregulated, irritable, frustrated, and angry when masturbation is not an option because you’re unable to regulate your mood in the absence of sexual activity.

 

  • The frequency of your need to masturbate continues to increase.

 

  • Trouble concentrating because you’re losing sleep due to masturbating or watching internet pornography.

 

  • Engaging in risky behaviors while masturbating to fulfill sexual desires (voyeurism, masturbating in public places).

 

Excessive masturbation is often marked by a constant need to expand your sexual activities. For example, you might feel compelled to incorporate more elements of danger into your sex life for more of a thrill or need to seek increasingly hard-core pornography to reach an orgasm.

Masturbation and sex are two different practices, and so are porn and real-life sex. Porn is not a representation of how most people have sex in real life. Excessive masturbation and porn watching can make it difficult for you to maintain realistic expectations about what you see in porn vs. what you expect from partners in real life. That can harm your relationships and sex life.

Benefits of Curbing Masturbation and Frequent Ejaculation

Masturbation can be a surprising source of procrastination. Reducing that distraction can allow you to get more done on more worthwhile activities.

Reducing masturbation frequency can help you connect more physically and emotionally with your partner, improving your relationship.

Less masturbation can lead to less porn consumption, which we all know can be a real time suck.

How Male Chastity Can Help

Nothing is harder when trying to break a habit than going cold turkey. That’s why when I decided to give up smoking, I turned to vaping. Sure, vaping may not be a healthy choice either, but it seems better than smoking. Plus, since I started vaping, I don’t feel the urge to vape nearly as much as I did to smoke. You can similarly use chastity to help you break out of an overly frequent masturbation cycle. While wearing a chastity cage, there is no way to stimulate yourself, and you will probably avoid porn like the plague.

The first few days are a challenge, but after five to seven days, you actually start to enjoy the buzz of constant arousal as your brain marinates in dopamine. Also, with your penis no longer an option for a quick pleasure fix, you may very well discover stimulating other neglected parts of your body feels pleasurable.

Spending a day at work locked in a chastity device can be a great way of getting in the mood for an evening in, providing a constant, unforgettable reminder of who you will be going home to. It’s a sexy secret you’ll share with your partner, however far apart you might be. If you prefer, you can prolong the chastity further—a few days at a time works well as a means of getting all hot and bothered in anticipation of a weekend with your partner. Male chastity is fantastic as an occasional way for spicing up your sex life, or you can make it a regular part of your erotic repertoire. It’s all up to you and your partner.

Alternatively, you may wish to consider longer-term chastity. Once your body adjusts to a chastity device, there’s no reason why you can’t wear one all the time aside from the occasional break for hygiene purposes.

A desire to curb excessive masturbation and reduce porn consumption is one of the top reasons men turn to chastity. If that’s a concern for you, perhaps you should consider giving chastity a try.

Cut to the Chaste is here to help. You’ll find tips and best practices on the site like this post that outlines a chastity device wearing schedule that will help your body quickly and safely adjust to wearing a chastity cage.

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Beginner Chastity Device Wearing Schedule

By on Monday, December 14, 2020

I decided to update this post from December 2020 because it has consistently been one of the most popular posts on this site. The reason I’ve updated it is that with more experience comes more knowledge and my views on a beginner chastity device wearing schedule have changed. Getting used to wearing a chastity device for long periods is a gradual process. But having gained more experience, I now believe a beginner can progress faster without compromising safety.

I first published the post in December because I know every Christmas, there are guys who receive their first chastity device as a gift, because they asked their partner to lock them in chastity or sometimes because a partner wants to add male chastity to the relationship. That made December a perfect time to publish this suggested beginner chastity device wearing schedule. But, of course, it should be useful to anyone no matter what time of the year he begins wearing a chastity device.

It takes time for a guy’s genitals, some of the most sensitive real estate of the male body, to adjust to a chastity device. The best way to ensure maximum comfort and avoid problems is to adhere to a reasonable wearing schedule when breaking in your new device.

Often, a chastity device will feel comfortable even when you’re wearing it too long at first. But this can lead to complications like compression pain and friction chafing that will ultimately produce a setback. Allowing your body time to adjust can prevent those problems. But introducing your body to wearing a device doesn’t have to take a long time. I have aimed this suggested beginner wearing schedule at those putting on a chastity cage for the first time or who have only worn a device for a short period.

Wearing Your Device the First Day

The first day should be a familiarization day. This is a time to get acquainted with your new chastity device, its parts, and how to put it on. These days, the most popular “ball trap” models usually consist of only three parts; a base ring, cage, and some type of lock.

After cleansing and drying the device, put it on. Only wear it for an hour or two on the first day. While wearing it, make sure it fits reasonably well (e.g., not too tight, but not falling off), isn’t pinching your skin, and feels reasonably comfortable. Also, make certain the base ring is not interfering with blood circulation by monitoring the skin color and temperature of your scrotum. If your skin doesn’t feel abnormally cool to the touch or change from its usual color, you can assume there are no problems with circulation.

If you experience substantial discomfort or pain at any time, don’t just tough it out. Immediately take off the device and diagnose the problem before putting it back on.

If all goes well, wear the device for no longer than two hours, even if it feels comfortable, then take it off. Clean the device thoroughly again with warm soapy water, rinse with plain warm water, and put it aside to air dry so it will be ready for you to put back on the following day.

Following this suggested schedule will allow your body to acclimate to the device but also give it plenty of time to return to normal before you put the device back on.

Applying a little baby oil or water-based or silicone lubricant to the inside of the base ring and cage or tube will help prevent skin irritation, friction burn, and chafing. A water-resistant silicone lubricants or baby oil lasts longer than water-based lubricants. You won’t have to reapply them as often.

Schedule for Day Two

On the second day, if you had no problems on the first, it’s time to start serious chastity training. Put on the device and wear it for four hours. Again, resist the temptation to wear it longer, even if everything feels great.

Monitor the temperature and color of your scrotum hourly until you remove the device to make certain you are having circulatory problems. After removing and cleaning your chastity device, examine your genital area carefully for excessive redness, chafing, or broken skin.

Treat redness and chafing with lubricant. If you experience minor broken skin, treat it with an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin.

Day Three and Beyond

On the third day, if you experienced no significant problems wearing the device continuously for four hours, wear it for another four hours every day until you complete seven consecutive days. Don’t skip any days unless you experience excessive chafing or broken skin. Don’t exceed four hours and make sure to clean your device thoroughly after removing it. Continue inspecting your skin for any problems.

Week Two

Once you’ve worn the device for four hours a day for seven consecutive days, you’re ready to take the next step. Beginning on the first day of the second week, wear your device for eight full hours for seven consecutive days. Don’t skip any days and don’t exceed eight hours of wear. Clean the device daily after removing it and continue the skin inspections. Stay on top of chafing and hot spots, especially where the base ring rests against your skin, by applying lubricant as needed.

It can take 10 days to two weeks for your body to get used to wearing a chastity device. The best way to ensure maximum comfort and avoid complications and injuries is to patiently and faithfully adhere to this wearing schedule, and using lubrication when needed.

Week Three

Once you reach the milestone of wearing the device with reasonable comfort eight hours a day for seven full days, you’re ready to try sleeping while wearing it for the first time. As long as you have had no excessive chafing, broken skin, circulation issues, or pain, it’s now time to wear the device 24/7, including wearing it to bed.

Some guys who are new to wearing a chastity device experience more problems with nighttime erections than others. When they occur, nocturnal erections almost always wake you in the middle of the night for the first few nights. It can feel noticeably uncomfortable the first few times you experience an attempted erection while wearing a chastity device. Getting out of bed and walking around a little will usually solve the problem. Going to the bathroom and urinating can also help the erection subside.

Once you reach the point where you can comfortably wear your device 24/7 and sleep reasonably well while wearing it, you should be able to wear the device indefinitely. How long you remain locked is up to you or your keyholder if you have one. If you wear the device continually, it’s best practice to remove it once a week for a thorough cleaning and to clean your genitals.

Following this suggested schedule should take you from a complete beginner to wearing a chastity device 24/7 in less than a month.

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All I Want For Christmas is the Mature Metal Jail Bird

By on Saturday, December 12, 2020

As you may have read in a past post, Male Chastity Devices Selected for 2021 Reviews, I will be wear-testing and reviewing four new male chastity devices in 2021, one device each quarter.

I’ll be reviewing the Mature Metal Jail Bird first as my first-quarter pick. I placed my order today since it takes about six weeks for Mature Metal to fabricate and deliver their male chastity devices. Hopefully, the Jail Bird will hit my mailbox around the first week of February 2021.

The Jail Bird is Mature Metal's Most Popular Device

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I’ve coveted owning a Jail Bird, Mature Metal’s most popular device, almost since the day I first seriously considered trying chastity. I wanted to order one last year as my first custom-made device, but the key holder I had at the time persuaded me to get the Watchful Mistress instead. I love the Watchful Mistress, but I’ve never stopped wanting a Jail Bird. So, it will be my Christmas gift to me this year.

The Great Thing About a Second Mature Metal Device

Since this will be my second Mature Metal device, I expect the Jail Bird to fit even better since I know a lot more about properly measuring to get the right chastity device fit than I did when I ordered the Watchful Mistress. I should have ordered that one a half-inch shorter, and when I get around to it, I plan to send it back to Mature Metal for the adjustment. Meanwhile, I can’t wait to get my hands on the Jail Bird to take it for a test drive. Look for the review sometime in February.

I want to take a moment to wish all of you who visit Cut To The Chaste a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Hopefully, the COVID-19 crap will be firmly in our rear-view mirrors, and our lives will return to normal during the upcoming year.

Also, I want to thank you all for supporting this website. It’s truly humbling for me that Cut to the Chaste has received more than 27K unique visitors from countries all over the world during our first year. You’ve all helped make Cut to the Chaste one of the most popular male chastity websites on the internet.

In 2021, I will continue to strive to bring you unique and useful male chastity information that I hope will add value to your own chastity experiences.

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Measuring For A Chastity Device

By on Friday, December 11, 2020

I see endless chastity forum posts every week about chastity device fitting problems, so I have created this quick start measuring for a chastity device guide.

Poorly Fitted Chastity Device Complaints

The two most common complaints I see about poorly fitting chastity devices concern the base ring. The first is the ring causes wearers discomfort or pain all the time. The other is that when the wearer’s penis attempts to become erect, the base ring behind the balls slides up and “chokes” the testicles causing discomfort or pain. Getting accurate measurements before buying a chastity device will usually help you avoid both issues.

In the past, I’ve always pointed guys to the measuring guide on the Mature Metal website. But recently, I discovered they changed it. I expect they were trying to improve it, but I think the guide is now less clear and less useful. That’s why I have created this measuring guide. It will work for most ball-trap devices.

I’ve aimed the guide at those who plan to order a custom-made device. However, taking proper measurements before buying an off the shelf device is never a waste of time. Many manufacturers are now providing at least some basic measurements you can use to choose a better fitting cage or tube.

The three measurements you need are flaccid penis length, circumference of the soft penis shaft, and the circumference of an imaginary circle running around the base of your penis behind your balls.

How to Measure Penis Length

Always measure when your penis is flaccid, soft, but not “shriveled.” Penises regularly shrink and expand in length while flaccid. That is amply illustrated by the image below that I found on Wikipedia.

Kriptzone, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

As the image shows, there is a wide variance in the length of the same penis photographed at six different times.

The imaged labeled 1 depicts a semi-erect penis. In image 2, the penis is returning to its normal flaccid state. Based on my experiences, image 3 depicts a flaccid penis. That’s what I most often see when I look at my penis inside a chastity cage.

The penis starts in image 4, moving toward a “shriveled” state. The state of the penis in image 3, I believe, is the flaccid length most useful for chastity device measurements.

If you measured your penis length in the state depicted in image 2, you would probably find that most of the time the tip of the penis would not touch the end of the cage or tube.

To get the most accurate measurements for a chastity device, take measurements at different times of day over two or three days. Then use the shortest measurement you obtained.

Some chastity device manufacturers like Mature Metal ask you to measure the underneath side of your penis from your balls to the tip. Others ask you to measure from the top from base to tip. Make sure to follow the appropriate instructions as that is how the manufacturer accounts for the gap between the cage and base ring. If you can’t find on their website which measurement a manufacturer uses, call or email and find out.

Whether you measure from the bottom or top, a ruler is the best device for measuring length. If you measure the underneath side of your penis, take care not to press the end of the ruler into your scrotum. The ruler should only lightly touch the skin.

Always record your measurements. Don’t rely on memory.

After taking several penis length measurements at different times of day over several days, choose the smallest measurement. You should then subtract a small amount.

Mature Metal suggests subtracting 1/4-inch. That’s what I did when I ordered my first Mature Metal cage. As it turned out, the cage is about 1/2-inch too long, and the tip of my penis rarely touches the end.

That wasn’t the fault of Mature Metal. They built what I asked for. And I feel sure I took accurate measurements. So that told me subtracting 1/4-inch is not enough. Since the cage was about 1/2-inch too long, I now subtract 3/4-inch from my smallest length measurement when ordering custom-made cages. I recommend never subtracting less than 1/2-inch.

You can’t really go too short. You can easily compress your soft penis. If you push your flaccid penis toward your body, it easily compresses to half its normal length or less. If you keep pushing, it will “turtle” inside your body and disappear. The real problems with chastity cages occur when they are too long, and most guys buy devices with cages that are too long. That sets them up for attempted erection problems. More on that when we get to measuring for base rings.

Measuring Penis Circumference

The penis circumference measurement is very important for several reasons. Chastity device fabricators use this measurement to calculate the internal diameter of the cage or tube. Custom manufacturers can change the length of the cage or tube, the ring size, and the gap if needed, but they can not change the internal diameter of a cage. Whatever you order as the inside diameter, you can’t alter later.

This measurement is important because you want the cage or tube to “fit like a glove,” with your penis always touching the sides, bottom, and top of the cage or tube. Extra space inside the cage or tube will likely cause you problems during attempted erections. Erections don’t stop until your penis feels compression from the inside of the device.

If you can easily insert your flaccid penis into a cage or tube, then the interior diameter is too big. You will most often have to apply a little lubricant with a properly fitted device and work your penis into the cage or else use the “stocking method” to coax it fully into the tube.

The flaccid penis is extremely squishy. You can compress it to half or less of its normal circumference without any pain. There isn’t much risk that you’re going to strangle your penis by choosing a close-fitting cage or tube. A tip I’ve learned and use is to take your smallest penis circumference measurement and subtract 1/4-inch to get the best fit.

You don’t want the inside diameter so small that it compresses your flaccid penis, but you want a snug fit. Although soft penises are very malleable, what you don’t want is to compress your penis both in length and circumference at the same time. If you constrict the diameter too much while compressing the length any appreciable amount, you can restrict urine flow through the urethra. That’s why micro-chastity device cages only cover the glans of the penis. Those devices already compress the length of the penis to an extreme. By covering only the glans, it prevents compression of the shaft’s circumference at the same time. Urine flow through the uretha is not hampered.  

I recommend using a soft tailor’s measuring tape to measure penis circumference. The measurement will be more accurate than trying to eyeball it by placing your penis on top of a ruler. You can pick up a soft tape for a dollar or two from most discount stores.

If you don’t have a tailor’s tape and don’t want to buy one, you can use the string method. Wrap a length of the string (an old shoelace works well) snugly around your penis. Then mark with a felt pen where the end of your string touches the rest of the string. Stretch out your string along a ruler and see where the felt mark is. That’s the circumference.

Base Ring Measurement

The easiest and most accurate method of measuring for a base ring is to spend $25 to buy the plastic sizing ring assortment from Mature Metal. Then you will have actual rings to try on, wear, and experiment with until you find a comfortable fit.

You will find that you can get several different sizes on. The way you can know which one is the right size is by using the fingertip test. With a properly sized base ring, you should be able to easily insert one fingertip between your skin and the inside of the ring. If you can’t, the ring is too small. If you can get two or more fingertips inside, the ring is too large.

If you don’t want to spend the twenty-five bucks, you can go old school and use either the tailor’s measuring tape or string method described in the previous section.

The thing is, the base ring size isn’t usually going to be a problem. You can get that a little off and still be fine. One of the two base ring issues I mentioned earlier—the ring rides up during an attempted erection and digs painfully into the balls—isn’t a base ring problem. It’s a cage length problem. When the cage is too long, it encourages the erection to continue. The tip of the expanding penis pushes against the end of the cage, which causes the cage to pull against the base ring. That’s always uncomfortable.

If the base ring is too small, that can be why a base ring causes constant discomfort. If the ring is too large, you may have problems with a ball popping out of the ring. Also, an oversized ring allows the device to rotate around your scrotum and penis base, which can cause friction chafing. That’s all unnecessary as the base ring measurement is probably the easiest measurement to get right, except for guys who buy the cheaper off the shelf cages where they only give you three ring size options to choose from.   

Gap Measurement

The distance between the cage entrance and the base ring is called the gap. Even in the 21st Century, with all the world’s advanced technology, there is no way to measure the gap before ordering a chastity device. It remains a guesstimate subject to trial and error. But chastity device manufacturers do have some advice on the gap.

Mature Metal says ninety-percent of their customers order a 3/8-inch gap and are happy with it. Based on experience, I agree with that. I have a high and tight scrotum with average-sized balls, and 3/8-inch works for me. I once tried a 1/4-inch gap to solve a ball-popping from the base ring problem with one of my devices, but it was too close. The narrower gap caused me worse problems of its own.

If you have a loose, low rider style scrotum, a 1/4-inch gap might be a better fit. Also, guys with high and tight scrotums and larger balls might need to step up to a 1/2-inch gap to gain more comfort.

My advice is to go with the 3/8-inch gap unless there is a good reason not to. If you should find you need something different, it’s an easy fix for your device manufacturer.

Summary

Now for a quick review, and yes, this will be on the test.

 

  1. Always measure when your penis is truly flaccid, not semi-erect or shriveled.

 

  1. Take multiple measurements at different times of day over two or three days. Select the smallest measurement taken for length, circumference, and base ring.

 

  1. From your shortest penis length measurement, subtract at least 1/4-inch, although subtracting 1/2-inch will probably give you a better fit, and in my opinion, subtracting 3/4-inch an even better fit.

 

  1. From your shortest penis circumference measurement, subtract 1/4-inch.

 

  1. Best practice is to buy and use a set of sizing rings to determine base ring size. A custom-made chastity device is a big investment, and it’s worth an extra twenty-five bucks to get it right the first time. Getting the wrong size base ring and having to buy another one will usually set you back about $80.

 

  1. Go with a 3/8-inch gap unless you have a good reason to go smaller or larger.

 

Disclaimer: All penises are different. I’ve learned what works for me from trial and error and believe you can benefit from my experience. But your mileage may vary.   

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Male Chastity With a High and Tight Scrotum

By on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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As a guy cursed with a “high and tight” scrotum, I know that finding a chastity device with the right fit can be difficult. Guys who have one know what I am talking about here. But there may be some guys who are new to wearing male chastity devices who may not be familiar with the term “high and tight” in the context of scrotums, testicles, and chastity. In this post, I’ll explain the term and how it impacts chastity device sizing choices.

Loose Versus Tight Scrotums

To explain the difference between high and tight and loose scrotums to someone unfamiliar with it, I equate a loose scrotum with scrotums more in the appearance of those you see on a bull. Here is one of those instances where a picture is worth a thousand words, so I provided one. Sure, it’s a

slight exaggeration, but you easily grasp the concept. Guys with the loose variety, like bulls, have scrotums and testicles that hang well below the base of their penis shafts.

Having noticed the scrotums of other men in locker rooms and communal showers when I was in the military, I admit I’ve always envied guys with the low riders. I think the look is just more aesthetically pleasing. And after embracing the wearing of chastity devices, I envy them even more.

A guy with the high and tight variety has a scrotum and testicles that don’t hang much at all. Instead, the tight scrotum keeps the testicles tight against the base of the penis and close to the body.

Below is an image I found on Wikipedia that shows a high and tight scrotum from tight to relaxed. As you see, even when relaxed, the testicles are still high and close to the base of the penis.

Scrotums and Testicles 101

In natural male development, the testicles form in the abdomen in the womb and usually descend into the scrotum by birth. If not, they typically descend within a few months after birth.

The testicles (also called testes) are oval organs about the size of very large olives that lie in the scrotum and are secured at either end by a spermatic cord. Most men have two testes. The testes are responsible for making testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for producing sperm.

The scrotum, a loose pouch-like sac of skin hanging below the penis, holds the testicles and many nerves and blood vessels. The scrotum protects your testes, as well as providing a sort of climate control system. For normal sperm development, the testes must be at a temperature slightly cooler than body temperature. Muscles in the scrotum wall allow it to contract (tighten) and relax, moving the testicles closer to the body for warmth and protection or farther away from the body to cool the temperature.

For this reason, the testicles naturally move up and down in response to changes in temperature, erections, and sometimes seemingly for no particular reason at all.

The dartos muscle, found just beneath the skin of the scrotum, is a layer of tissue that gives the scrotum its wrinkly appearance. Contraction and relaxation of the dartos muscle help regulate the temperature of the testicles and works in conjunction with the cremaster muscle to raise or lower the balls. This naturally occurring phenomenon is what can cause some guys with high and tight scrotums significant problems when they wear a ball-trapping chastity device.

Chastity Device Issues For High and Tight Guys

Most off the shelf chastity devices work for men with loose scrotums (although too loose and a wearer may be able to pull out the back end without releasing their testicles). Finding the right fit can be significantly more difficult for those of us cursed with a high and tight scrotum.

When a wearer has a high and tight scrotum, a ball-trapping device exerts almost a  constant pull on the scrotum while he is wearing it. While the scrotum may stretch a bit over time from wearing the device, the dartos and cremaster muscles pull the testicles against the base ring and cage a lot of the time. This situation happens in response to cold, during an attempted erection, and so on. It often causes discomfort and even pain for a wearer with a high and tight scrotum.

If you’re a high and tight guy, you might have found it a struggle to wear a ball-trapping chastity device because of feeling the sensation of your testicles getting pinched and wedged between the base ring and cage in strange ways. The sensation can range from noticeable discomfort to feeling like the cage is ripping your balls off your body. You can thank your dartos and cremaster muscles for that.

Troubleshooting for High and Tight Guys

The base ring width and shape is more of a factor for guys with tight scrotums than those with loose scrotums. Wider rings may be quite uncomfortable as they cause more stretching to occur. Here I use the term wider to refer to the depth, anything wider than a common steel base ring.

The distance between the ring and cage (the gap) is another measurement that is more critical for high and tight guys. A little too narrow, and it can lead to the tight, uncomfortable wedging feeling. If the gap is too wide, the scrotal muscles can make you feel like the device is slowly crushing your balls as the muscles pull your testicles deeper into the gap. You must find the sweet spot when it comes to base ring size, shape, and gap. That means you may not be able to wear an off the shelf device but will have to bite the bullet and buy a custom-made chastity device if you plan on extended wear.

Ring Size

You definitely must obtain accurate measurements before selecting a base ring size. Since many chastity device manufacturers like Mature Metal provide useful measuring guides, I won’t regurgitate the information here. You can read the Mature Metal measuring guide here to learn how to take accurate measurements.

As a rule of thumb, once you put on a base ring, you should be able to get a fingertip easily between the inside of the ring and your skin. If you can’t, the ring is too tight and will likely cause you problems. If you can get two or more fingertips inside, then the ring is probably too large. A base ring that is too big causes the device to be less secure and can result in one of your balls popping out of the ring when the scrotal muscles are doing their thing. I’ve had this happen. Sometimes it is painful, but at other times, I didn’t even notice it for a long while after it happened.

Gap

For me, gap size is even more critical than ring size. I’ve learned from experimentation that a 3/8 inch gap is what I need with my high and tight scrotum. The Mature Metal measuring guide says that is about right for most guys except those with really loose scrotums who may need a narrower gap. It seems most off the shelf devices come with a 3/8 inch gap.

The thing is, there is no way to measure for the gap. It is best then to start with a 3/8 inch gap and then adjust if needed. I once tried a 1/4 inch gap with a device I kept having a ball pop out of, and within thirty minutes, I felt excruciating pain. That’s how much of a difference even 1/8 of an inch can make when it comes to the gap.

If you have a tight scrotum and find it painful to wear a chastity device and you’re sure you chose the right base ring size, then you probably need a wider gap. Custom manufacturers can give you whatever size gap you need. So, if a 3/8 inch isn’t working, try a 1/2 inch gap. I wouldn’t add more than 1/8 inch at a time. You don’t want the gap to be too wide either. If it is too wide, you will likely experience having a ball pop out of the ring.

A high and tight scrotum requires a more precise fit, and there is a much greater potential for pain and a much lower margin for error when it comes to ring and gap sizing.

Other Tight Scrotal Issues

I’m not a medical professional, but having researched it a little, I learned that there is a medical condition called adult hyperactive cremaster muscle reflex, which causes retractile testicles.

For men with a hyperactive cremaster muscle, one or both testicles vigorously retract up into the groin to the extent they have to press the testicle back down into the scrotum. The retraction typically occurs during intercourse, exercise, getting in and out of cars, or other physical activity. There is a minor surgical procedure known as a microsurgical subinguinal cremaster muscle release. This surgery releases the muscle to prevent vigorous testicular retraction.

I’m not qualified to give medical advice or diagnose testicular problems. But if you have a high and tight scrotum and one or both of your testicles sometimes retracts into your groin, especially if it’s painful, you should consult with your doctor. I can’t imagine anyone with a hyperactive cremaster muscle could comfortably wear any ball trapping device.

When Ball-Trapping Devices Won't Work

With my high and tight, I have found some ball-trapping chastity devices I simply can’t wear. Fortunately, I have found many that I can. But for a guy who has tried everything, even custom-made devices, and hasn’t been able to wear a device for any appreciable length of time, there is another option.

There are chastity devices that don’t attach with a base ring, but they require a Prince Albert (PA) piercing. Male Chastity Now makes one called the Mouse Trap. It’s a metal tube that slips over the penis and has a hook attachment for a PA ring. The piercing does carry the weight of the tube. But I’ve heard if you size it properly, the tube shouldn’t slip past the glans of the penis, which takes some of the stress off the piercing.

If you’ve got a high and tight scrotum, want to practice male chastity, but haven’t been able to wear a chastity device for more than a few hours due to discomfort, there are some things you can do.

Always look at sizing first. Nine times out of ten, that’s where you’ll find the problem. I strongly suspect more guys are wearing improperly sized chastity devices than guys wearing properly fitted ones.

Off the shelf devices just don’t work for every guy with a high and tight scrotum. Custom devices are an investment, but sometimes that is what it takes to get a chastity device that works for you.

There are options for those with high and tight scrotums who want to practice chastity but can’t wear a ball trapping device. You might consider getting the PA piercing and going with one of the devices that don’t attach to your body with a base ring. There is also the chastity belt option. Fancy steel makes a slim-fit chastity belt that I find very intriguing.

Finally, if you think you have a medical issue, see a urologist. Whatever the issue, if practicing male chastity is something you want, you can probably find a way to overcome any obstacles to the long-term comfortable wearing of a chastity device.

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Holy Trainer Nano V4 Male Chastity Device Review

By on Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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After wearing the Holy Trainer Nano V4 male chastity device for four days, I’m ready to render my verdict.

I’ve been eager to test and review the Holy Trainer Nano ever since I read Thumper’s review of the Nano V3 some time ago. He has declared, in his opinion, the Holy Trainer is the best off the shelf device available for guys first trying male chastity.

Also, since I’ve seen around the web how often the Holy Trainer and CB-6000 are touted as the best first devices for guys new to chastity, I was curious to see how the Holy Trainer stacked up against the CB-6000S, which I’ve already wear-tested and reviewed.

First Impressions

When the Holy Trainer Nano V4 arrived in my mailbox, I was impressed with it right out of the box. Unlike the CB-6000 with all its variable spacers and posts, the Holy Trainer device comes in only three pieces—the base ring, tube, and MagicLocker. Immediately I saw that the Nano was more ergonomic and futuristic looking than the CB-6000. The material the device is manufactured from is of great quality and has a nice smooth finish.

The Nano is the first Holy Trainer chastity device I’ve tried, but you can find images of the earlier models on the web, from the V1 through the V3. In comparison to the previous models, the V4 appears more sleek and ergonomic. It is evident that with each new iteration, Holy Trainer continues to find ways to make slight improvements to their basic design.

The V4 ring is wider and flatter than that of previous models, and the ergonomic design prevents it from sliding around. I haven’t liked the wider base rings I’ve tried before, like those that come with the CB-6000, but I loved the feel and fit of the Nano V4 ring as soon as I put it on.

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Holy Trainer Nano V4 Doing Its Thing

Holy Trainer Nano V4Specs

Here are the specifications of the Nano I ordered.

Ring Size Options

I ordered my device with the 50mm (1.95 in.) base ring. Having the “high and tight” type scrotum, I find a 2-inch ring works best for me with most of the devices I’ve tried. I can get into smaller rings, but they tend to be uncomfortable. But for guys who need a different size, Holy Trainer offers five different base ring size options.

  • 36mm (1.41 inches)
  • 40mm (1.55 inches)
  • 45mm (1.75 inches)
  • 50mm (1.95 inches)
  • 55mm (2.14 inches)

 

Color Options

Besides black, which I ordered, the Nano standard color options include clear and “baby pink.” For an extra $20 charge, you can select from forty-two other custom colors.

How comfortable is the Nano?

With the possible exception of the Cherry Keeper chastity device I own, without a doubt, the Holy Trainer Nano V4 is the most comfortable chastity device I’ve ever worn. The device is feather-light in weight, but it feels solid and well made.

I believe the ring design is the biggest reason the device feels so comfortable. It is wider at the top and narrows toward the bottom. The ring is designed to be more compatible with men’s bodies and is wider and narrower at the right places, instead of being a perfect circle. The ergonomic design fit my scrotum perfectly.

The inside of the ring is extremely smooth and polished. I didn’t even have a hint of friction chafing from the moment I first put it on. As a precaution, I did apply a little lubricant inside the base ring when I first put it on, as I do with all new devices. But since I never had reason to reapply it, I’m confident it wasn’t needed.

The internal diameter of the Nano at 1.3 inches fit my penis flawlessly. The tube felt snug without being overly tight. The length at 1.41 inches was a little short for my average-sized penis and caused a slight turtling effect, but I found that comfortable and liked how the tip of my penis reached the end of the tube.

Frankly, I believe even a guy who has never worn a chastity device before could put on a Holy Trainer chastity device and wear it right out of the box for an extended time without any significant issues.

How Discrete is the Nano?

Once I tried it on for the first time, I found the Holy Trainer Nano left no real chastity bump footprint at all under jeans or athletic shorts. The small size and downward sloping attitude of the tube make it virtually unnoticeable.

Is the Nano Inescapable?

Here’s the deal. I’m very realistic when it comes to the inevitable escapability question concerning chastity devices. If you try hard enough, you can escape from any ball-trapping chastity device worn without a body piercing. The real question is how secure it is and how hard it would be to remove without unlocking. My answer is very. Of all the ball trapping cages I’ve tried, this one is up there with the best of them. There is only a small gap between the tube and ring.

The way the opening of the tube slides beneath the ring when the two parts are mated together makes it quite difficult to withdraw your flaccid penis from the tube when the device is locked.

I’ve found it easy to push the base ring away from my body a little and use my fingers to pull my soft peen out of the tube or cage with other devices. I attempted this with the Nano and was unable to do it. The chances of pulling out of this chastity device are slim unless you are determined to remove it.

I’d recommend going with the smallest base ring that feels comfortable for you for the best security. Selecting a ring size that’s too big with any device always affords the biggest opportunity to escape.

How Hygienic is the Nano?

By its nature, as an enclosed tube device, it is very difficult to keep your penis properly cleaned while you wear the Nano. The urination opening at the end of the tube is the only real option for getting soap and water inside the tube.

Hygiene is very important to me. If I were going to wear the Holy Trainer Nano for an extended period, I’d remove it at least every four or five days to do a proper cleaning. That’s why for extended periods of chastity, I prefer open cage-type chastity devices that allow me to keep clean using only my handheld shower head.

Urination

Holy Trainer device tubes offer a generously sized urination outlet. That made me hopeful I might be able to pee normally while standing. The first couple of times I tried it, it worked like a champ. But flaccid penises are always in a constant state of flux, expanding and contracting.

At one point, when mine contracted and had pulled back a little from the end of the tube when I urinated, the stream caught the edge of the inside of the tube just enough to make a real splash mess. So, as with most chastity devices, expect to sit while peeing if you wish to err on the side of caution.

The point here is that the Nano, like most devices, will retain some urine dribbles inside. That will necessitate proper and regular cleaning beyond the shower if you don’t want to walk around smelling of stale pee.

As far as keeping the Nano clean, the design and materials used make it easy to clean when you’re not wearing it. To wash it, you can use soap under the tap or put the chastity device in the dishwasher. According to the manufacturer, the bio-resin material is very strong and will withstand exposure to alcohol or any other solvent.

Conclusion and Recommendation

The Holy Trainer Nano V4 is super comfortable to wear, lightweight but robust, and should last a long time. The size should fit most guys with average-sized penises well. If you need something longer, you always have the option of going to one of the other Holy Trainer models—the Small (1.73 inches), the Standard (2.14 inches), or the Maxi (2.75 inches). If you want to go smaller, there is the micro-chastity Nub (1 inch), which I’m even more eager to try now.

The ergonomic base ring is comfortable and sits well against my body. The device feels solid and secure despite the welcome light weight. I slept comfortably wearing the Nano from the first night. According to Holy Trainer, the tube is designed to discourage nighttime erections. It isn’t something I have a problem with anyway, but I didn’t awake with any nocturnal erections while wearing the device.

The Holy Trainer Nano V4 is super comfortable to wear, lightweight but robust, and should last a long time. The size should fit most guys with average-sized penises well. If you need something longer, you always have the option of going to one of the other Holy Trainer models—the Small (1.73 inches), the Standard (2.14 inches), or the Maxi (2.75 inches). If you want to go smaller, there is the micro-chastity Nub (1 inch), which I’m even more eager to try now.

The ergonomic base ring is comfortable and sits well against my body. The device feels solid and secure despite the welcome lightweight. I slept comfortably wearing the Nano from the first night. According to Holy Trainer, the tube is designed to discourage nighttime erections. It isn’t something I have a problem with anyway, but I didn’t awake with any nocturnal erections while wearing the device.

Price

At the price point of $165, the Holy Trainer chastity devices, while comparable in price with the CB-6000, aren’t cheap compared to all the cheap chastity devices available from Chinese manufacturers these days. But for those who want to be careful and want only the best quality stuff to contain the most sensitive part of their anatomies, I think the Holy Trainer devices represent a good value for the money.

You can buy the Holy Trainer tubes ($96) and rings ($48) separately if you don’t want to buy the set at $165. That’s great because you don’t have to buy a whole new device if something happened to the tube or you find you need a ring of a different size. Also, like me, if you plan to try a different Holy Trainer device, you can just buy a different tube for $96 instead of a new complete device. That’s how I’ll acquire my Holy Trainer Nub for review. You can see all the prices here.

Replacement MagicLockers are also available from Holy Trainer for $23. These are quality locks, unlike the knockoffs you get with cheaper chastity devices. The keys are stamped with HT, but the lock looks and feels like a Burg Wachter.

As a final note on Holy Trainer components, while you can interchange V4 rings and tubes, if you have one of the earlier Holy Trainer models, those parts will NOT work with the V4.

Recommendation

The Nano is a durable, good-looking device that shouldn’t cause most guys any trouble at all, even those entirely new to wearing chastity devices. If I weren’t so sold on the look and feel of stainless steel devices, I could easily make the Holy Trainer Nano my regular device without a second thought.

I find I must agree with the Holy Trainer claim that they may have designed the CB killer. Sold at a comparable price to the CB-6000, the Holy Trainer chastity devices passes all the tests.

After wear-testing both devices, I recommend the Holy Trainer over the CB-6000 hands down to any guy looking to dip a toe into male chastity for the first time. Light and very discrete compared to many stainless steel devices, the Holy Trainer Nano provides superior comfort while offering the same level of security and the impossibility of stimulating the penis.

Catch you at the next review!

Disclaimer: As always, this review represents my own opinions. I did not receive compensation or any consideration from anyone for this review. I purchased the reviewed device with my own funds.

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Potential Benefits of Reducing Ejaculation Frequency With Male Chastity

By on Monday, December 7, 2020
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Are there actual benefits from reducing ejaculation frequency with male chastity? Since wearing a chastity device reduces ejaculation frequency, that’s probably something most chaste men are interested in knowing. In this post, we will attempt to answer the question.

The Taoists Weigh In

There’s an old Taoist belief that controlling how often you ejaculate helps you preserve what they believed was your life force, a finite amount of life essence. Abstaining from ejaculation was thought to allow the energy contained in your sperm to be recycled by returning it to the brain to supply it with energy.

Therefore, Taoists believed excessive ejaculation resulted in things like premature aging, disease, and general fatigue. The practice of retaining semen remains one of the foundational tenets of Taoist sexual practices.

This belief is the origin of the “24 times a year” idea, where a man should ejaculate only twice per month. Some Taoist teachers also recommend that you only ejaculate 20 to 30 percent of the time you have sex. That translates to 2 or 3 times out of every ten sessions.

None of these ideas are backed by any hard science. Thus, many Taoist teachers urge people to focus on personal feelings of strength and refreshment after ejaculation rather than specific figures as a guide for reducing ejaculation frequency.

What Does Science Say About Ejaculation Frequency

What does science say about ejaculation frequency? Unfortunately, not much. There is little scientific research published on semen retention. What few studies that have been conducted mostly focus on semen retention for couples seeking pregnancy. However, there is a handful of studies that looked to gain an understanding of the relationship between ejaculation frequency and serum testosterone levels in men.

Results from one of these studies found that the serum testosterone concentrations of the study volunteers during abstinence periods showed minimal changes in testosterone levels from the second to the fifth day of abstinence. But on the seventh day of abstinence, there was a clear peak in testosterone, reaching 145.7% of the baseline levels. This suggested that the effective time of abstinence required to increase testosterone levels was a seven-day minimum.

Testosterone is an anabolic hormone that regulates the development of muscles, bones, and sex organs. Testosterone levels increase during puberty, then begin to decline after early adulthood. Researchers have linked low testosterone to decreased muscle mass, low libido, fatigue, symptoms of major depression, and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Because of this, there are several benefits to boosting testosterone.

Boosting your testosterone levels can strengthen your bones, which also provides structure and protection for your organs. Also, increased testosterone levels contribute to good mental health and overall mood and benefit the brain in other ways. Studies have found a link between higher levels of testosterone and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Higher testosterone concentrations may also contribute to improved memory and cognitive function, including spatial abilities.

All of the scientific evidence that does exist suggests that naturally increasing your testosterone levels through the reduction of ejaculation frequency may have many health benefits.

Anecdotal Evidence of the Benefits of Reducing Ejaculation Frequency

While my experience is only anecdotal evidence, not hard science, I’m convinced that I reap numerous health benefits from reducing ejaculation frequency by the practice of wearing a chastity device. Scientific evidence that ties limiting ejaculation frequency to specific benefits aside, with chastity, there is also the presence of increased and sustained arousal.

Arousal is linked intimately to elevations in oxytocin and dopamine. These naturally occurring substances are associated with positive emotions, comfort in social and intimate environments, increased cognitive abilities and reduced stress.

Within four to seven days after ejaculation, I feel an increase in clarity, motivation, and passion for life. My creative fires return, and ideas associated with my writing come flooding in. I have more energy, more life clarity and vision, and more drive during this time. From twelve to twenty days of abstinence, these energies continue building. My life purpose becomes clearer and becomes integrated into my body in a way I experience in no other way. It’s as if I can literally feel my life purpose in my body as a physical sensation. It feels amazing.

By the time I reach thirty days since my last ejaculation, I have experienced a major shift in how my body and mind deal with the excess energy I get not ejaculating. Instead of feeling like there is too much energy in my system, the extra energy becomes naturally integrated into my body, mind, and spirit. Literally, everything in my life seems better. I experience deep ease, peacefulness, vibrance, clarity, power, purpose, and even sleep better.

My physical urge to ejaculate increases too, but I’m usually still not ready to ejaculate by the thirtieth day. One way I deal with the increased energy in my body and the increased urge to ejaculate is with intense, daily physical exercise like going on an intense run or lifting weights or both.

Because of the valuable physical and mental benefits that I reap from reducing ejaculation frequency through chastity, it’s something I’ll never give up. I find the benefits far outweigh the few transitory seconds of pleasure I get from ejaculation. For me, semen retention is a win.

Is There a Downside to Reducing Ejaculation Frequency?

I’m sure most of us have heard about the European research study that suggested ejaculating at least 21 times a month significantly reduces a man’s risk of prostate cancer. But the evidence supporting that claim isn’t conclusive. It’s worth noting that another study found no statistical connection between ejaculation frequency and reduced risk of prostate cancer.

More research is needed before we can know the answer for sure. Until such becomes available, I’m not going to discontinue practicing chastity on the off chance it may slightly elevate my risk of prostate cancer. For one reason, I once read an article in a medical journal by a well-respected urologist who said all men, if they live long enough, will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives. The longer we live, the greater the chance we will contract it.

It’s fair to say that there isn’t yet compelling scientific evidence to link actual benefits to reducing ejaculation frequency with male chastity. But I know many guys have anecdotally experienced the same positive benefits I have. My take on it is this. If you strongly feel that practicing chastity has benefitted you, then it has. For me, that’s more than enough.

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Holy Trainer Nano Wear Review Update

By on Saturday, December 5, 2020

This post has been updated. The Holy Trainer Nano V4 review was completed. You can read the review here.

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Holy Trainer Nano Wear Test In Progress

Quick update for those who have been waiting on the Holy Trainer Nano review.

Evidently one of the movers and shakers at USPS follows Cut to the Chaste and read about my dissatisfaction with the speed of the mail deliveries. The Nano showed up my mailbox this afternoon.

At the time of this post, I’ve been wearing it for almost six hours. The comfort is unbelievable and it is so light-weight I can barely feel that it’s on. I can already say the HT Nano ride far surpasses that of the CB-6000S.

Look for a complete review on the device reviews page in a few days.

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Post Six Months in Chastity After Action Review

By on Friday, December 4, 2020

In this post-six months in chastity after action review, I’m finally sharing my long-promised experiences after completing my longest period of consecutive days in chastity.

Ever since I embraced the chastity life, I’ve read and heard other guys expressing concerns about the potential negative consequences of spending long periods wearing a chastity device. I’ve even seen claims posted around the web by guys who have attributed various ills, assertions of erectile dysfunction (ED) one of the more prominent, to long-term chastity cage wear.

Clearly, six-months in chastity isn’t a terribly long time compared to the experiences of the permanent chastity studs like Thumper. Still, it’s a good milestone for me to review the experiences of my chastity journey. I’ll lead off with the obligatory disclaimers. I’m not a urologist, and I don’t even play one on television. These are my own experiences, and since we’re all unique human beings, your mileage might vary if you engage in long-term chastity.

Honey, I Shrunk the Penis

There are two divergent paths of thought within the chaste community regarding chastity devices and penis shrinkage. The prospect is frightening for some guys, while others long (pun intended) to experience it. It’s generally guys for whom small penis humiliation (SPH) is a favorite kink who hope to shrink their willies.

Chastity Devices and Penis Shrinkage

A woman I consider to be very knowledgeable on male chastity and who has introduced hundreds if not thousands of men to the chastity life makes this claim.

It’s pretty common to see a half-inch [penis] length reduction right away if you’re wearing a cage 3-4 weeks at a time with no more than a couple of days off. If you keep that schedule, you’re not likely to see more change than that. But over time, without breaks, that half-inch can grow to an inch or more. A short cage combined with several months of continuous wear can shrink a 6.5-inch penis to 4.5 inches. I’ve seen it with my own tape measure. If the wearer were to stop wearing at that point, he might recover a half-inch in length, but that would be it.

My source bases her opinions of penis shrinkage on observations of men she has personally key held for, which is a rather staggering number. But she admits she has never kept scientific-grade notes or even measured penises at regular intervals. So, I believe we must take her assertions with a grain of salt since her shrinkage opinions are purely anecdotal and not supported by any scientific evidence.

Seeing the Big Picture

Let’s assume for a moment that the long-term wear of a cock cage does cause penis shrinkage. If you’re a long-term chastity enthusiast, does it really matter if your penis shrinks as a result? A half-inch wouldn’t even be noticeable even for guys who already own a smaller dick. But even if the shrinkage was more in the range mentioned in the previous section, so what? If a guy is going to wear a chastity device more or less permanently, then his dick’s length seems a moot point.

But if the specter of possible penis shrinkage is something that terrifies you, then my advice would be to wear a cock cage for a week at a time with two-day breaks in between stints of chastity. If chastity device induced shrinkage is a real thing, then you could be confident that any shrinkage would be minimal (within the theoretical half-inch range).

I’m not particularly concerned about penis shrinkage myself. I’m nowhere close to porn star size, and truthfully I’ve never suffered from insecurities over my very average-sized penis. The genetic lottery determines penis size. Most guys are average-sized. Only a small percentage of men on either side of the bell curve have very large or very small penises. Despite the ads you see on various porn sites, you can do nothing to grow a bigger dick. So, my question is this. Why waste time worrying about something you cannot change?

My Experience After Six Months

While I don’t claim my results are scientific, I have measured my Johnson before ordering custom-made cages, so I have a good handle on my normal flaccid size. And, like most of you (okay, admit it, all of you), I’ve measured my dick when it was erect. With those measurements in mind, here is what I discovered after six-months in a chastity cage. No change.

My flaccid length was about a half inch shorter for a day or two after taking off the device. But by the third day, my soft penis was the same size as when I ordered my Mature Metal cage. Also, I measured the erect length four days after taking off the cock cage after six-months and again observed no change in length.

Medical professionals tell us some things cause penises to shrink. For example, as you get older, your penis and testicles may get slightly smaller. One reason is the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries, reducing blood flow to your penis. This can cause withering of the muscle cells in the spongy tubes of erectile tissue inside your penis. Also, things like decreased testosterone levels and lifestyle causative factors like smoking and weight gain can cause the penis to get slightly smaller.

After six months of continuous wear, I saw no permanent shrinkage due to wearing a chastity cage. I have yet to see any scientific or otherwise compelling evidence that proves long-term chastity causes penis shrinkage. I’m going to put this one in the myth category.

Nocturnal Penile Tumescence

Nocturnal penile tumescence, better known outside medical circles as night-time erections, is a normal occurrence for healthy men. The cause of nocturnal erections isn’t fully understood. But scientific studies suggest they’re closely associated with the phase of sleep known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. A healthy man can expect to get hard three to five times per night. Also, “morning wood,” waking with an erection is the same animal as the night-time erections.

Some medical professionals say that night-time erections keep your penile tissue soft and stretchy. They also prompt the smooth muscles in your penis to relax, allowing the blood to rush in and get you hard. That keeps it in fighting shape for when you’re awake and want to use it for various pleasurable activities. Without this regular sleep time workout, some urologists believe the muscles may become too contracted, and eventually, the length of your erect penis may shorten.

Frankly, I can’t say whether you stop having nocturnal penile tumescence when you start wearing a chastity cage or whether you just stop noticing them. I still do wake on occasion with my willy filling the cage, though I haven’t awakened in the middle of the night in a long while with an attempted erection. But I was one of those fortunate guys who never had any real issues with painful night-time erections even when I slept wearing a chastity device the first time. In only a few days, they didn’t even wake me anymore.

I didn’t awaken in the middle of the night with a boner a single time after removing the cage after six-months, so I can’t claim night-time erections returned for me (assuming they ever left), but beginning on the third morning after taking the cage off, I started waking up hard again. Lesson learned? At least after six-months of continual wear, to my knowledge, my chastity cage has not negatively impacted my everyday experience of nocturnal penile tumescence.

The Dreaded Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Rivaling only the shrinkage myth is the fear of long-term chastity device wear induced ED. From time to time, I visit a chastity forum replete with accounts from guys who claim they suffered erectile dysfunction from wearing chastity devices. All of these sufferers of chastity device induced ED are always self-diagnoses, of course. None that I’ve heard of had consulted a practitioner of the healing arts. Also, none shared anything about their general health history, drug use, or mentioned possible two-pack a day smoking habits.

Like penis shrinkage, doctors tell us that medical conditions, particularly diabetes or heart conditions, other chronic health conditions, tobacco use, and obesity, cause erectile dysfunction. Anything that restricts blood flow to veins and arteries can cause it. But currently, there exists no scientific evidence that long-term wear of a chastity device causes ED.

Some urologists have expressed concerns that cock cages may interfere with normal nocturnal penile tumescence, which they say “could” result in erectile dysfunction, but none have actually observed it.

Based on my six-month experience, I can say that I detected not even a hint of ED. In the wee morning hours of December 1, I masturbated to orgasm (okay, more than once if we must get technical) for diagnostic testing purposes only, of course. I experienced normal, firm erections, and all the plumbing worked in good order. While I can’t say definitively that chastity device induced ED isn’t possible, so far, I’ve seen no compelling evidence that it occurs.

My One Surprising Observation

There is one rather peculiar penis change I have observed after my six-month sojourn into extended chastity. Sadly, I was circumcised shortly after birth, as many of you were. I still haven’t forgiven my parents for choosing to mutilate me as an infant without even discussing it with me first. But after six months in my cage, I’m now sort of uncut.

For some bizarre, unknown reason, my glans now spontaneously pull back inside the remnants of my foreskin with only a small portion of the tip showing. I’m at a loss to explain why this happens. My glans are always fully visible when I wear my cage, so why they have chosen to retreat when I’m not wearing a cage is mystifying. I must even press lightly with my thumb and index finger on the tip of my shaft to make the glans appear when I need to pee. Otherwise, it tends to interfere with an accurate stream.

The only possible explanation I can think of is this. I purposely ordered my Amicus device about three-quarters of an inch shorter than my normal flaccid size. That’s because I’m a bit enamored with micro-chastity at the moment, and I like experiencing a little “turtling” effect. The shorter cage also ensures that the tip of my dick is firmly against the end of the cage at all times, which allows me to pee while standing in the usual male fashion. I don’t know that the shorter cage is the cause behind my new uncircumcised look, but it’s the only thing I can think may have caused it. Nevertheless, I’ve locked up again now and can’t say whether this condition is permanent or not.

The bottom line is I observed no ill effects from spending six months wearing a chastity device.

In other news, I’m still awaiting the arrival of the Holy Trainer Nano. At the moment, like Clark Griswald’s bonus check, it seems to be MIA. The last tracking update I received said the package was at a USPS facility in Chicago on November 27. I haven’t received an update since.

Hopefully, it is working its way through the bowels of the infamously glacially moving U.S. Postal Service and will become a dump in my mailbox soon. Know what? There are a lot of people these days clamoring to replace capitalism in this country with socialism. I always wonder if they have ever considered our postal service, America’s first flirtation with a socialist, government-run business? Seriously, these people. Do they really want their health care, housing, and everything else their lives depend on delivered with the same glorious inefficiency as their mail? But that’s a whole other story.

Until next time, take care, and thanks for reading.

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