The Chastity belt is a locking item of clothing that prevents the wearer from engaging in sexual intercourse and possibly masturbation. Both male and female versions exist. The use of such devices against another's will would now be considered abusive in most western societies.
Chastity belts are sometimes used in consensual BDSM play and as provocative items of fetish wear. They range from simple leather or plastic toys commonly sold by adult stores to high-security steel devices made by a handful of specialist firms.
Although no reliable statistics are available on the use of chastity belts, anecdotal reports from manufacturers suggest that most belts sold are for men.
A modern female William Jones beltModern, high-security chastity belts tend to be one of two types:
A "Florentine"-style (named after the Bellifortis reference) belt around the waist or hips, with a "shield" part running between the legs to cover the genitals.
For females, the shield is commonly a flat band with a slot through which the labia can protrude and through which fluids can pass. (Some manufacturers fit a perforated cover—sometimes called the "secondary shield"—over this slot to prevent the wearer being pinched when sitting.)
For males, the shield usually covers a tube in which the penis is held facing downward.
"Thong"-style belts have a single strap running up between the buttocks to the waistband, usually with an aperture over the anus. Other designs have a pair of straps parted in a "V" to leave the rear open.
A "cage"-type device which encloses the male genitals, intended to prevent stimulation and erection. "Metal-detector safe" models made entirely of plastic (fastened with tamper-evident plastic seals) exist.
Many chastity belts are fastened with regular padlocks because of the cost and difficulty of machining integral locks; some high-security designs nest the lock within a round shroud to make it more difficult to attack with bolt cutters.
Precautions
Modern chastity belts designed for long-term, continuous wear are available. Before using a chastity belt, however, it usually advisable to clarify one's goals and balance them against the potential physical and mental discomfort.
Given large variations in human physiology, careful fitting and adjustment is normally required. Testing the belt itself carefully for wearability before relying upon it is recommended, as is checking regularly for bruising, odema and chafing.
The choice of materials used in the belt is also important: some plastics and metallic alloys (especially those containing nickel) may cause allergic contact dermatitis after constant contact with the skin.
Weight gain may make the fitting of a "Florentine"-style belt difficult, or render an existing belt unsuitable for wear. This may make a hip belt (which rests on the taper of the hips rather than at the narrowest part of the waist) preferable.
For "thong"-style belts, access to a bidet can greatly simplify hygiene.
Badly-fitted "cage"-type belts can compress the genitals of males in a potentially harmful manner. Some cage designs may also be more suitable than others (particularly for well-endowed men), depending on body shape.
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