One of our Tumblr followers (tumblers?) asked the following question:
How do you find the Jailbird? Was it worth the money?”
Rather than be all, “Go check out my Jailbird review post,” I decided to answer this a little more directly. Whether I like the device is not quite the same as whether or not it’s worth the price tag.
Is the JB worth the money? Short answer: yes. Long answer: yes, if you are using it for more lengthy chastity periods.
The Jailbird’s most value comes from its long term durability. It’s literally as strong as steel; as long as you don’t attack it with a blowtorch (not recommended, especially when in use), your device should hold up fine. Issues with cracking and/or breaking that come with the territory with other devices are non-existent with the JB. Cleaning maintenance is also a breeze – you can scrub it, soak it in soap and water, or you can even throw it in the dishwasher!
The one situation where I wouldn’t necessarily recommend the JB is in the case of casual or short term chastity sessions. If you are only wearing your chastity device for a few hours at a time, you can get the same results with a CBX or a BON4 at a more affordable price. It’s a lot like bowling – if you’re just hanging out and having fun, you can use an alley ball; if you join a competitive weekly league, you might want to get your own equipment.
And yes, I purposely used an analogy involving “balls” and “equipment” to make a comparison to chastity.
I have to agree with you. My JB has been in more or less constant use for more than three years, and it’s still looks like it’s brand new.
The other high value consideration is comfort. If you’re going to wear a device a lot, it’s a huge deal. My previous experience was with the CB6Ks, and honestly, there is no comparison. I wear the JB, barely noticing its presence for five or six days without a break, I was never able to do that with the 6Ks, not to mention all the time spent unlocked, allowing those damned moisture induced rashes to clear up…
Having said that, I’m still of the opinion that, due to its adaptability, the CB-X line is still a great place to start.
HH
Thank you for your comment, Harry! You made a great point about the comfort issue, one that I was reluctant to bring up mainly because I haven’t had the chance to wear a lower priced device for more than five minutes. 🙂