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CB-6000 Review

By Chaste on Friday, June 12, 2020

Having worn one, finally, I’m ready to offer a CB-6000 review on the first popular mass-manufactured chastity device ever made. The CB line of penis cages likely has persuaded many guys to give male chastity a try for the first time. Based on all the positive reviews I’ve read since I became interested in chastity, it is one of the devices I recommended in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Male Chastity to chastity beginners.

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Introduction

CB-X manufacturers two CB-6000 models, penis cages made of medical grade polycarbonate, a highly durable plastic material. The standard model, the CB-6000, has a 3-1/4 inch cage with a 1-3/8 inch inside diameter. I tried out the other model, the CB-6000S (The “S” denotes short). It has a 2-1/2 inch cage and the same internal diameter. As a grower, not a shower, I prefer shorter cages.

Meet The CB-6000

The CB-6000S is another ball-trapping device, but it comes with more than the usual three parts.

5 base ring sizes—1-1/2″ ID, 1-5/8″ ID, 1-3/4″ ID, 1-7/8″ ID, 2″ ID.
3 different locking pins
3 different spacers
Brass padlock
5 numbered plastic tamper-evident locks

The various base ring sizes, locking pins, and spacers are intended to give wearers options aimed at achieving something close to a customized fit. The different pins and spacers allow flexibility as far as the cage-to-ring gap, which I think is a useful feature. The only measurement needed to order a CB device is the flaccid penis length.

The CB-6000S base rings are a little different from those of other devices. They are round rings with a gap at the top. Two other crescent-shaped pieces are supplied that close the ring into a complete circle. One has two white plastic pegs that help support and stabilize the unit while worn. It is inserted from the back. The second piece goes on the front of the base ring and slides over the two white posts. The locking pin is also inserted from the back. It isn’t perfectly circular by design so that it won’t turn after insertion.

I suppose the three-piece design of the ring makes it easier to put on by someone unfamiliar with putting on a ring worn around the penis and behind the testicles. But I found it easier to assemble the entire ring first and then putting on as I do any other base ring. Instead of rounded edges inside, the plastic base rings have squared-edges.

Fit

With the flexibility of the selection of base rings, locking pins, and spacers, I was able to obtain a good overall fit with the CB-6000S. At 2-1/2 inches long, and with the 1-3/8 inch ID, the dimensions of the cage are the same as my custom-made Mature Metal device, giving me the perfectly fitted cage as expected. However, because of all the combinations available, it did take some experimentation to get the final fit that felt best.

Knowing that finding the best fit would be a trial and error exercise, I approached it systematically. I used the largest ring and the longest locking pin and spacer combination first. It felt reasonably secure even though the 2-inch ring was larger than what I usually wear with my steel devices. Because the plastic cage is so lightweight, I went for comfort using the larger ring because of the hard-edges inside it. I wore the device all day without any problems.

After going to bed, while rolling from one side to the other, my left testicle popped out of the base ring. Since I had to get up and remove the device to put it back on correctly, I changed to a 1-7/8 inch ring, and the middle-sized locking pin and spacer. That got me through the first night wearing the cage without further incident.

On the second day, I replaced the 1-7/8 inch ring with the 1-3/4 inch, my usual size, and tried the shortest locking pin and spacer. The ring was fine, but I found that combination less comfortable and went back to using the middle-sized pin and spacer. That turned out to be the best overall fit, and I kept it for the duration of my wear test. On the whole, I found the fit better than a lot of the off-the-shelf steel cages I’ve tried.

Comfort

Mostly because of the way the base ring is designed with the square edges inside, I didn’t find the CB-6000S to be as comfortable as my well-fitting stainless steel cages. I wouldn’t say I experienced any actual discomfort, and I didn’t suffer any abrasions or tender spots from the ring. It was more like uncomfortable in a sense I can’t imagine I’d ever not notice I was wearing the device. There was a spot in the middle of my scrotum where the ring made its presence continually felt. I think in time, I may have grown accustomed to it, but three days of wear was not long enough for that to happen.

One thing I did like was the device was so much lighter than steel cages. That was one favorable trade-off.

Except for the first night when my testicle escaped, and I had to get out of bed and fix the problem, I didn’t experience any difficulties sleeping while wearing the CB-6000S. Since the cage was the proper size for me, there were no issues with the spontaneous nocturnal erections discomfort.

Hygiene

Hygiene, I think, is the biggest shortcoming of the CB-6000S. It’s a solid cage that encloses the penis. While there are side vents that are supposed to be there for hygienic reasons, I don’t think they serve any real purpose in that regard. Keeping the contents of the cage clean while wearing it without special supplies would be problematic at best during long-term wear. The only realistic option would be removing the cage periodically for a thorough cleaning.

Urination was another issue. I tried peeing while standing once just as an experiment—a bad idea. Expect to sit while peeing while wearing this device. That’s not unexpected with most any chastity device, but the CB-6000S was worse in the urination department than any other device I’ve worn.

Recommendation

The CB-6000S accomplishes what it is designed to do, though it isn’t the most comfortable device I’ve worn. That’s almost entirely because of the design of the base ring. If CB-X would only round the inside edges, I think it would be a huge comfort improvement. Also, from a purely aesthetic perspective, I wasn’t impressed. The CB-6000S is an ugly unit. Still, because of the price point and the customization options it offers, I stand by my past recommendations that it is an appropriate and serviceable device for those just getting started with chastity. Many knowledgeable people I know insist that The Holy Trainer is a better option for beginners than the CB-6000 devices. But since I haven’t yet tested The Holy Trainer, I can’t make that claim.

If you’re thinking of buying a CB-6000 device, avoid buying those offered on Amazon and eBay. The CB-X website states clearly neither is an authorized CB-X retailer. You won’t find the genuine CB-6000 on those sites. So, if you purchase a “CB-6000” from either place to save a few bucks, you will get a knockoff version.

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Chaste’s Random Chastity Short Takes

By Chaste on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The term “short takes” originated from the film industry. It refers to brief scene recordings. I decided to use it in the title of this post because I have three things I’ve promised to post about, but the topics are all too short to warrant separate posts. So, here are my random chastity short takes for June 2020.

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Transitioned Into The CB-6000S Today

Last week I mentioned I’d be wear-testing and posting a review of the CB-6000 soon. If you check the “My Current Status” tab regularly, then you probably noticed I switched to wearing a CB-6000S today. I received it last week.

Since the CB-6000 is one of the devices I recommend to new guys (based on reviews I’ve read), I figured the least I could do was to spend the money to buy one and road test it myself.

I have to say, after the first eight hours of wear, I’m favorably impressed. I’ll be sleeping in it for the first time tonight. It is amazingly lightweight compared to the stainless steel devices I usually wear. So, expect a review in a few days.

Sitrep on New Keyholder Status

As mentioned in the June 1, “Breaking Up With Your Keyholder Is Hard To Do” post, I have a new keyholder. Today I completed the two-week trial with her. I must say our first interaction went spectacularly from my perspective. She devotes a satisfying amount of attention to me, but in deference to my experience wearing chastity devices, she doesn’t micromanage me. I appreciate that since I’m not a natural submissive type and don’t take to micromanagement well.

Along with the keyholding service, I bought up to get teasing and denial and am so glad I did. She gave me a task to do daily during the two weeks that was oh so effective at keeping my arousal ramped up. It was the same task, but it changed a little bit each day so that I never became bored with it. Her fees are very reasonable, and in my estimation, she is worth every penny.

On June 11, she will lock me for a full month. If that goes as well as the two-week trial, I plan to open the discussion with her about an open-ended agreement going forward. Until then, I’m self-locking for the CB-6000 wear test and review. That keeps my string of consecutive days locked since May 25 unbroken as I didn’t take a release.

I’ll stay locked in the CB-6000 until June 11 when I pick it back up with my keyholder. So far, so good, and steady as she goes. I still miss Lady Jayne, but I think I may have found a keeper in my present keyholder. I’ll continue to post updates on this as the situation warrants.

New Chasity Cage Ordered

male-chastity-now-amicus So, I had some extra bucks this month and decided to pull the trigger on a new stainless-steel job I’ve had my eye on for a while. Mark, at Male Chastity Now (MCN), a custom-made chastity device fabricator, makes it. It’s called Amicus.

The Amicus is not technically a custom-made device since it has a pre-made cage. You must take it with the standard internal diameter of 1-1/4 inches. They do that (pre-made cage) to create a less expensive device. As a comparison, MCN’s fully customizable device, the Contender, sells for $320. That’s comparable to the cost of Mature Metal’s Jailbird. But the Amicus sells for only $165.

I own an off-the-shelf cage that has a cage with a 1-1/4 inches diameter, so I know it works for me even though I usually wear cages with a 1-3/8 inches diameter. There are three essential adjustments you can get with the Amicus—base ring diameter (not limited to just the usual three standard sizes), cage length, and ring to gap measurement.

I ordered my custom-made Mature Metal cage with a 3/8 inches ring to gap measurement. I’ve started feeling I should have gone with 1/4 inch instead, so I ordered the Amicus with that gap. If it seems to work better for me, I’ll ship my Watchful Mistress back to Mature Metal to have the gap adjusted.

I’m looking forward to trying out the MCN Amicus. I’ve seen great reviews on the quality of workmanship and the fit. Also, the company claims to make the lightest weight stainless steel devices available. Expect a review soon.

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CB-6000 Review Coming Soon

By Chaste on Monday, June 1, 2020

Note from Chaste: The following post has been updated with a link to the CB-6000 review.

So, CB-X has this inventory clearance sale going. I ordered a device. In the next week or so, I’ll be sharing a CB-6000 review.

My very first chastity device was a CB-6000 knock-off that some foreign manufacturer had made from stainless steel. I bought it because I liked the look and wanted a steel device. But it never worked for me since it didn’t come with the multiple spacers and base rings CB-X provides with the genuine polycarbonate article.

The thing came with only one base ring and one spacer. One of the other of my balls would pop after I wore the thing for an hour or two, then it would fall off. Being totally new to chastity devices at the time, I didn’t realize it, but the problem was the gap between the base ring and tube was too wide for me. I’ve always thought it might have worked if I’d only had the extra ring and spacer options.

Having read Thumper’s CB-6000 review, I’m not expecting much. Though I’ve never met him, I have tremendous respect for Thumper. I’ve always found his insightful blog such a valuable resource. I think he did an excellent job with pointing out the CB-6000’s significant flaws—”a hard-edged A-ring that is uncomfortable, unnecessary side vents that lead to flesh bulging through, lack of an ergonomic shape.” In Thumper’s opinion, the CB-6000 is “a relic from another era.”

I don’t doubt the accuracy of anything Thumper wrote in his review of the device. But, for a couple of reasons, I wanted to try the CB-6000 and review it. First, despite its shortcomings, the CB devices were the first popular mass-produced chastity devices. And, a lot of guys still choose the CB-6000 as their first device, though it seems The Holy Trainer has since eclipsed it in popularity as a trainer. And, frankly, I’m a curious sort of fellow who will try anything once. Getting a CB-6000 at a time when I could save thirty bucks on the genuine device seemed as good a time as any to buy one and give it a test drive.

Hopefully, the device will show up sometime this upcoming week. I’ve already worked it out with my keyholder to switch over to it for a few days to review it. So, for anyone thinking about getting a CB-6000, soon you will have another review to consider.

Until now, all but one of my reviews have been on steel chastity devices, so it seems time to do a few on the plastic ones. I’ll probably review The Holy Trainer next. After that, I have my eye on another custom-made steel device I want to try.

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The Jailhouse

By Chaste on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

After reading a ton of reviews on male chastity devices, I came away with two major things. First, a stainless steel device seemed more appealing to me than those made of other material like resin, silicone, or plastic. Steel seems more appealing due to its greater strength, aesthetics, and heft.

The other thing I learned, based on what I’d read, was steel chastity devices are best purchased from one of a handful of manufacturers who custom build them. Steelwerks and Mature Metal were two companies I saw recommended again and again. However, for a couple of reasons I chose not to go this route.

While a custom built device is no doubt optimal, it is a relatively expensive option. At Mature Metal for example, device prices range from $320 up to $480 depending on the model you’re interested in. The other thing is there is a lengthy wait of 6-8 weeks after you order before the device is shipped since it is custom built.

Given this is my first experience with enforced chastity, it didn’t seem to make sense to spend around $400 for a chastity device until I’ve learned whether enforced chastity is something I want to submit to on a more or less permanent basis. The other thing is after making the decision to explore enforced chastity, I didn’t want to wait 6-8 weeks or more before getting started. So, for those reasons I decided to go with a cheaper and faster option.

For my first experience, I chose to go with a more moderately priced device from a California manufacturer called the Jailhouse. It is the common two-piece device composed of a stainless steel tube, or cage and a stainless steel ring which connects with the cage using a series of three pins. There is a hole drilled in the center pin where either a small padlock or a numbered plastic lock can be used to secure the device.

The Jailhouse isn’t the cheapest way to go. I saw many similar style devices on Amazon for example which looked almost identical that were half its price. But, having researched this all quite exhaustively I was convinced getting the cheapest thing was not the way to go. So, a little more research led me to the device I ordered.

While I haven’t received the Jailhouse yet, I feel confident it will meet my expectations for a first device. Something I only learned after ordering it was it is basically a knockoff version in stainless steel of a very well known chastity device called the CB-6000. The CB-6000 has been the entry level device of choice for a great many men trying enforced chastity for the first time, but it is only available in poly-carbonate. Since I wanted steel, it wasn’t an option. Here is a side by side comparison of the Jailhouse and the CB-6000 to illustrate the similarities.

Notice that both devices use the three pin system, have similar looking vent holes, and the same style slit at the end of the tube for urination. Actually, as I’ve learned, the CB-6000 due to its popularity is likely the most copied chastity device in the world. You can even buy similar plastic models manufactured in China from Amazon, though the quality is no where near the same as you get with the authentic device.

For the gear heads, here are the specifications of the Jailhouse.

Stainless steel construction
Length 7cm (2.76 in.)
Tube inside diameter 35mm (1.38 in.)
Ring diameter 4.5cm (1.77 in.)

I’ve read both positive and negative reviews about steel CB-6000 knockoffs. The most troubling comment I read was from a very experienced guy I’ve developed a lot of respect for that found one he tried (not from the same manufacturer) to have a poorly finished interior that abraded the corona of his penis’ glans when he wore it while taking a long walk. Since I run almost every day, I have to have a device that accommodates physical activity without causing abrasions on one of the most sensitive parts of my anatomy. So, I’m trying to remain cautiously optimistic. Hopefully the device will meet my expectations.

Once I receive the Jailhouse and have had a chance to wear it a while, I will post a review for the benefit of others who may be interested in test driving a metal CB-6000 knockoff.

I hope you will visit again to read my next post when I’ll be sharing a little about the key holding agreement I’ve just signed with Lady Jayne.

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