Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby SamanthaBoundx » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:46 am

I know there are a lot of gag lovers on this board, so I have a question that I'd like to ask you all. . .

The way I see it, gags are often split into two categories. They are either pretty or they're effective. By pretty gags, I mean ones which look neat and typically attractive, the kind you might see in a TV show for example (like cleave gags, OTM gags, single strip tape gags or ball gags). Whereas effective gags are the ones that really keep you quiet - like multi layer ones or ones with lots of mouth stuffing that kinda distort the victims face. I can't think of any that are pretty and very effective, or vice versa.

So, I was wondering - which type do you tend to go for? And do let me know if you can think of any that fit into both :P

Personally, I prefer pretty gags. I'm not too fussed about them being effective as me and my partner both love gag talk and we're both fairly focussed on the aesthetics of the bondage as we often like to take photos or videos.

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby w3sKer96 » Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:07 pm

yes, it is hard to find a good mixture of the two. however, I find that maybe a stuffing of a guaze pad or two can sort of immobilize sound without protruding cheeks. Then a thin bit of cloth for a cleave and good quality tape around the head can still be very attractive even with the multiple layers.

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Postby italianarg » Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:31 pm

I like gags more for how they look on a girl

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Postby Reidy » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:45 pm

How it looks. Most of us will watch bondage videos or look at pictures, and I think how it looks is much more preferable.

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Postby Joker21 » Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:05 pm

:| yea that's important...but sometimes u really need people to be quiet...so depends on the situation

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Postby Kyle » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:13 pm

I think it depends on the circumstances. Most of the time how it looks is better to me, especially in movies, TV shows, pictures, etc. For your average tie-up game a gag for looks works fine, as long as it's somewhat effective at keeping a person quiet, or at least making it hard to speak (even just strips of tape over the mouth, as long as they stick, will keep someone from being able to speak loudly or clearly). If you're really doing a serious role-play scenario you want a gag that will be effective. But most of the time, I think it's better to do one that looks good. I can suspend belief enough watching a movie unless it's truly ineffective. Let's face it, you can usually point out a dozen unrealistic things in movies as it is, what makes this different?

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Postby Jack Roper » Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:52 pm

Both, pretty and effective. Fill their mouth with a small bunched up cloth--like a bandana, soak it in some water. Duct tape around the mouth and head maybe four times--and under the chin. Wrap a larger bandana over this.

And make sure those hands are really tied too!

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby w3sKer96 » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:41 pm

I like the way you think Jack. lol

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby Fesselfan » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:45 pm

I have to admit...for me, effective is pretty. A gag which does not work is ugly.

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Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby SamanthaBoundx » Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:27 am

Jack Roper wrote:Both, pretty and effective. Fill their mouth with a small bunched up cloth--like a bandana, soak it in some water. Duct tape around the mouth and head maybe four times--and under the chin. Wrap a larger bandana over this.

And make sure those hands are really tied too!


See, I don't think that can be really be classed as pretty xD

I know that different people find different things attractive, but objectively, I think that too much tape is just far too messy and uneven to be aesthetically pleasing. . .

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby Jack Roper » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:38 pm

Sam,
The bandana should be large enough to cover most of the duct tape. I personally like to see duct tape under a cloth gag--makes it look much more real. And it looks aesthetically pretty too!
J

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Postby vegas9191 » Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:57 pm

fesselfan, i couldnt agree with you more. effective all the way

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Postby NaughtyNats » Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:21 am

SamanthaBoundx wrote:
Jack Roper wrote:Both, pretty and effective. Fill their mouth with a small bunched up cloth--like a bandana, soak it in some water. Duct tape around the mouth and head maybe four times--and under the chin. Wrap a larger bandana over this.

And make sure those hands are really tied too!


See, I don't think that can be really be classed as pretty xD

I know that different people find different things attractive, but objectively, I think that too much tape is just far too messy and uneven to be aesthetically pleasing. . .


Sam. i guess we have different I deas on what is pretty. I think a sock or 2 if they are small stuffed into my mouth with 3 or 4 pieces of tape over is both pretty and effective. alternatievely sock and cleve with a scarf tied over the top to cover the business (and most of my lower face. is also both pretty and effective. :gag: :gag: add a second scarf as a bindfold for finishing touches.
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Maybe blindfold, maybe gagged, always barefoot

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby SamanthaBoundx » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:12 am

Haha, I guess everyone has different opinions on what's attractive xD I suppose I must just be incredibly picky. . .

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby MissTieMeUp » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:09 am

Well I am a sucker for gag's, mostly like a thick cleeve gag b/c of the looks and the sound, gosh who doesn't like the sound a person makes when helplessly gagged! ;) I have seen one that has a thick leather plug and leather cap over the mouth and that is effective and doesn't take up the whole face. I like tape b/c that is the time honored standby! lol but think it depends on the role you are playing at the time. but I think I'll stick with a thick tight cleeve, you can still tease a persons lips if you want! :D
Rainbow rope & a white cleeve gag are my BFF's ;)

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby MissTieMeUp » Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:36 am

Oh and on the looks note I too think a gag looks better in certain sitautions than other. IE. a nurse in white looks great gagged with a thick white cleeve gag or white duct tape. A naughty police woman, black or white cloth or tape or silver duct tape. A secretary, duct tape. Indian princess, bandana. lol yeah like to get carried away with these things - blame my immagination :D
Rainbow rope & a white cleeve gag are my BFF's ;)

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby cellofello » Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:39 am

SamanthaBoundx wrote:Haha, I guess everyone has different opinions on what's attractive xD I suppose I must just be incredibly picky. . .


Heck, there are probably different opinions on what constitutes "effective." Are you just trying to prevent intelligible speech, or do you want as much sound suppression as you can achieve without risking asphyxiation?

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby markusthe1st » Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:37 am

I agree with MissTieUp 100%. A gag should look good and fit the part. If you're roleplaying with a partner you care about and trust, why does it have to be so effective that they possibly can't breathe? Struggling really knocks the wind out of you - why make it harder when the sight of a pretty woman tied up and gagged is already such a treat?
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Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby MissTieMeUp » Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:21 am

markusthe1st wrote: "why make it harder when the sight of a pretty woman tied up and gagged is already such a treat?"


Oh I so agree with that 100% :D
Rainbow rope & a white cleeve gag are my BFF's ;)

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby SamanthaBoundx » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:19 am

markusthe1st wrote:I agree with MissTieUp 100%. A gag should look good and fit the part. If you're roleplaying with a partner you care about and trust, why does it have to be so effective that they possibly can't breathe? Struggling really knocks the wind out of you - why make it harder when the sight of a pretty woman tied up and gagged is already such a treat?


Pretty much sums up my thoughts on the topic xD Haha!

I've never understood the need to make overly effective gags. I'd much rather have a simple, nice looking one that doesn't fill me with fear of being suffocated! And hey, less effective gags = better gag talk! Yet another bonus :P

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby Rutgerman95 » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:25 pm

You can combine both by making a thorough, multilayered gag and finish with a otn or bandage wrappings to cover all up

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby James Bondage » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:23 pm

Pretty.
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Postby gagged-cowboy » Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:55 am

For watching other people gagged I love simple pretty gags but when I am bound I prefer an effective gag

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Postby PetSilkenvixen » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:44 am

My gag has to be effective! I need to know I'm gagged and to know that no one outside of the room will hear me scream for help! :gag: :gag:
Christyne

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby alebcay » Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:21 pm

SamanthaBoundX,

I think that a muzzle would be the right compromise between the two. It keeps you averagely quiet, and it looks great (great for people who have leather fetishes too)!

Re: Pretty or Effective. . ?

Postby MissTieMeUp » Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:02 pm

alebcay wrote:SamanthaBoundX,

I think that a muzzle would be the right compromise between the two. It keeps you averagely quiet, and it looks great (great for people who have leather fetishes too)!


I have seen a leather cover that just goes over the mouth and locks behind the head without all the other stuff to get in the way! lol but haven't found where to buy anything like that.. I think a black leather OTM gag would be sexy esp with the right outfit ;)
Rainbow rope & a white cleeve gag are my BFF's ;)