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The Kink Mindset

Posted by cagedmonkey on June 25, 2020
Posted in: In Real Life, Male Chastity, Marriage, Podcast, Reviews. Tagged: , , , , , , , , . Leave a Comment

Admittedly, it’s super hard lately to keep ourselves in the kink frame of mind… especially with everything that’s been going on lately. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I’m horny just about every single day. After all, going 5+ months without an orgasm will do that to you. It’s just that it’s not that easy to keep sex, orgasm denial, and chastity on the forefront of your mind with all of the things out there to be worried about.

But we’re trying.

ML is still keeping me locked up as much as possible (as much as my recovery from back surgery will allow), and is teasing me as often as she can (tough to get a good groove going when the kids go to bed so late with no school the next day). She’s still amazingly good at ruining my orgasms, and of course she still has her beautiful tits and sexy ass.

So that’s all good news.

More good news is that we’ve actually been working on making time for special things – not only for us personally, but also for this blog. We’ve got a couple of new toy reviews that will be coming up soon, and some new sexy outfits for ML to do some photo shoots with. Annnnnnnnd…. we are also putting together a VERY special surprise for our podcast fans this summer, so stay tuned for a can’t-miss episode!

In these uncertain times (God, I HATE that phrase), it’s important to hold onto the things that are normal when you can. And we’ll be doing our best to get back to normal here at Monkey In A Cage, as soon as we can!

Product Review: Paloqueth Double Cock Ring/Clit Vibrator

Posted by cagedmonkey on December 21, 2018
Posted in: Pictures, Reviews, Sex, Sex toy. Tagged: , , , , , , , . Leave a Comment

The wonderful people at Paloqueth asked us if we would be interested in trying out one of their “couples” sex toys and writing an honest review. Since we were planning on having sex with each other anyway, we said sure! They graciously sent us a Double Cock Ring/Clit Vibrator to play around with, and we had a lot of fun! In exchange for the review they’ve offered our readers a discount on the product which you can get by clicking the link in this post.

Paloqueth has been in the sex toy business for over 5 years and strive to bring their customers quality sex toys at reasonable prices.

Let’s get on to the good stuff.

Unboxing

The toy comes in some very stylish packaging: the outer box is very cool looking, and the little “storage pouch” is very sexy. It also (thankfully) comes with an instruction booklet, which is nice – we have played with some sex toys that are not exactly clear on how to use them, so having a guide included with it is very nice.

Included with the toy is a cool little USB charging cable – the toy end has a magnetic to that attaches to those two metal dots, which makes it very easy to charge.

The Toy Itself

The toy has two rings at the base: the larger ring loops around and under the balls, while the smaller ring goes around the cock. The rings are made of stretchy rubber so they can act as a “one size fits all” system. The underside of the toy has the classic “ribbed for her pleasure” feature, which functions as a clit massager during sex. The vibrator features 7 different vibration modes: low, medium, high, and four different pulse patterns

[CM: The cock ring did feel a little right around me. I do have a pretty thick cock, though (#humblebrag), so it won’t be a problem for most people. Even with my size, it wasn’t so tight as to cause circulation concerns or anything like that.]

When worn as designed, the vibrator rests on the clit and vibrates to give extra stimulation. However, we also noted that it can be worn in other creative ways to vibrate other areas: for example, it can be spun upside down and used as an “underball” massager of sorts.

[LM: It’s very easy to hold by the rings to use as a small portable vibrator. I’m interested in trying it out in CM’s sensitive nipples!]

Playtime!

So, how does it feel?

Firstly, as with any “couples” toy like this, you have to be a little careful while using it – you can’t just start slam bang fucking with the toy in place, you have to be somewhat conscious of your movements. Once you get the toy placed correctly and get the rhythm of thrusting, it feels very comfortable. It doesn’t seem intrusive or disruptive like some other toys we’ve tried can be.

[CM: The vibration did transfer through the rings to my cock, but it wasn’t overly powerful – the toy seems designed to deliver the sensation to the clit more than the penis. This was VERY good for me, considering I’ve been denied orgasm for almost 6 months, and any intense vibrations probably would have forced us to cut our “review session” short. ;)]

[LM: I’m not particularly one that enjoys vibrating things during sex but this toy was not overly vibrating in any of its settings. I didn’t mind it and actually kinda wished it stayed a little more in place. It was very much a tease for me because I don’t feel the vibrating were enough or hitting the right spot consistently to push me over the edge.]

The Bottom Line

Overall it was an enjoyable, easy to use, easy to clean toy and definitely worth the price. If you are looking to add a little spice to your sex without overdoing it our having to pull out a lot of toys or even set things up grab this little guy. It’s makes it very simple and can be used in many different ways on each partner!

Product Review: Gillette Venus Silk Expert IPL

Posted by cagedmonkey on August 21, 2018
Posted in: Advice, Health, Male Chastity, Medical, Pictures, Reviews. Tagged: , , , , . 4 comments

Very soon after I started wearing a chastity cage, ML and I made the decision to try shaving my cock and balls. At first it was a comfort decision – shaving allowed me to avoid hairs getting inadvertently plucked and/or tugged on – but we discovered that we both thought I looked pretty damn sexy shaved down there. Since then, I still shave for comfort, but also because ML likes to have me nice and smooth. Nowadays, I get itchy and uncomfortable if I go a week or so without shaving.

The only time this presents a problem is if ML is wanting to keep me locked up for a good long time. I have two choices:

1) don’t shave during the lockup, and let 2+ weeks worth of pubic hair grow in, or

2) attempt to shave around the cage

Shaving around the cage isn’t that big a problem by itself, but it gets kinda bad when the hairs begin to grow back… especially in areas where the cage usually sits. I’ve had to deal with a few ingrown hairs here and there, which wasn’t exactly pleasant. So, to avoid all of this hassle, I decided to go with a more “long term” solution to hair removal.

Now, this is going to sound kinda weird, considering I post pictures of my cock to this blog on a fairly regular basis, but I am actually really shy; I’m not really interested in going to some salon to have laser hair removal done on my balls. Instead, I looked for something that I could do at home.

Which brings us to…

The Gillette Venus Silk Expert IPL system!

Now, before I start my review, I would like to say that the instruction manual does clearly state that this product should NOT be used on the genital area… however, I did my due diligence and researched a bit and found that people have used it for just this very purpose. I also did the “test area” bit where I give it a try on a small patch of skin first, and I experienced no problems. With all of that said, I would still use caution and understand that there is some risk involved in using a product in ways other than suggested by the manufacturer.

How Does It Work?

BEHOLD, THE POWER OF SCIENCE!

Laser hair removal uses the melanin in hair to treat the follicle and prevent hair regrowth. The laser reacts with the melanin found in the hair to create heat, which actually damages the root of the hair and the follicle itself. Melanin is a pigment which makes both skin and hair darker; because of this, the laser is more effective with darker hair. Also, laser treatment cannot be performed on people with darker skin because the laser can react with the pigment in their skin (instead of the hair) and cause burns and injury.

It isn’t immediate or perfect, and it takes time for the effect to be visibly noticeable… which is why some people give bad reviews on these products, it’s due to their unreasonable expectations.

How Do You Use It?

It is actually very easy to use. The device itself has skin tone detectors on it, which can sense when the device is applied properly to the skin; if the laser window isn’t flush to the skin, it won’t activate. It works like a safety, preventing bad application of the laser. It also helps prevent skin burns from the laser – if your skin is too dark, the laser will not turn on. The Venus Silk Expert can either be used in individual spots (which is the technique I’ve been using), or a continuous technique for larger areas like your legs or chest.

Does It Hurt?

Um…. kinda, I guess? I mean, it’s nowhere near like getting a tattoo, and not even in the same universe as getting a piercing… but it’s not 100% painless. It’s sort of like touching something that’s hotter than you expect it to be, but not hot enough to seriously burn you – it stings, but it lasts for an EXTREMELY short time. It’s definitely not as bad if you are prepared for it – the first time I used it, I went to the spot right above my cock. After using the laser, I thought there was no way I’d be able to actually do it on either my cock or my balls; but once I was ready for it, I got through it fine. Overall, it really isn’t a big deal.

Does It Work?

To be fair, it’s too early too tell. Dumbass me was so excited to get started, I forgot to specifically take “before” pics, but here are a couple from a while ago where I was particularly shaggy:

Here is a pic of me now, just before doing my second week of treatment:

It’s only been a week, but it honestly does look a little better – there seems to be less hair growth, and less thickness. I have no idea how “grown out” that before pic was, but it’s not looking too bad at the moment. I’ll be posting more pics as I continure the treatments, but this is obviously a long-term project – the instruction manual says that results can sometimes take up to 12 weeks to be apparent, so it may take some time to see the full results.

Unlike waiting for my next chance to cum, I’m in no rush, lol.

Mail Chastity: Base Rings

Posted by cagedmonkey on May 7, 2017
Posted in: Advice, Chastity Device, Mail Chastity, Male Chastity. Tagged: , , , , , . Leave a Comment

St writes:

I read a 3 year old post “The Ring’s the Thing”… and you mentioned that you switched back to the regular ring, because the anatomical one started to feel uncomfortable. I would love to read an update regarding this matter, please. I’m thinking of buying the Revenge, but i can’t decide which ring to choose.

Click here for the post that St is referring to.

It kinda surprised me when I found the anatomical ring to be less comfortable than the standard round one for the Revenge. I had heard good things about the anatomical ring from others, and also it’s designed specifically for comfort. So you’d think it would be the best choice, but it wasn’t for me.

But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t the best choice for everyone.

Stay with me…

Just like I wrote in this post about trying out the double ring, the comfort of the base ring is really up to the wearer. Some guys will find the anatomical ring to be a better fit than the standard one; some guys may feel better in an oval ring, while others stick with the round design. You really need to try it to see if it works for you. Just make sure you don’t end up forcing it just because someone else says it’s “the best.”

On the other hand, I do recommend getting the integrated lock option that is available on all of the Steelworxx designs!

Product Review: Adam Male Toys P-Spot Intensity Vibe

Posted by cagedmonkey on July 4, 2016
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Being the internet kink celebrities that we are (yeah, right, lol), we were asked to do some unbiased product reviews for TopCo Toyz. Being the kinky people who love to use sex toys that we are, we agreed! One of the first products we tried was the Adam Male Toys P-Spot Intensity Prostate Vibe.

The “Ins and Outs”

I will admit, the P-Spot Intensity Vibe looked very intimidating in the package at first. The “that thing goes in my ass?” thought went through my mind more than once. It’s long and the business end is very bulbous, for lack of a better word. It didn’t look like it would be very comfortable.

Boy, was I wrong. 🙂

The widened end isn’t really any worse than any of the plugs I’ve worn, and the rest of the shaft is thin enough to not be a problem for me. Once in, that bulbous head does a very good job of reaching all the pleasurable areas.

Does It Work?

The vibration was smooth and, like the name of the toy implies, rather intense. When ML found my prostate with the vibrating tip, I couldn’t help but start moaning. When ML began thrusting in and out, rubbing the toy against my prostate along with the vibrations, I couldn’t keep my hips from wiggling. And when ML started stroking my cock, I humped against her and and the toy. She stroked me to an incredibly frustrating edge, leaving my cock dripping precum onto my stomach.

I flipped over to get into a better “milking” position, and I immediately began to feel the effects of the P-Spot Vibe. ML was slowly working it in and out of my ass, massaging my prostate and teasing it with strong constant vibrations. She started rubbing my balls, coaxing the cum to flow from my prostate. I was moaning loudly as I felt the pressure building, demanding release.

I felt the cum begin to slowly drip from my cock. It was maddening how slow it was – I could almost feel it flow through my cock, millimeter by millimeter. After not feeling any cum pass through my cock for about 6 months now, it was a mix of pleasure and torture. After a minute, the feelings switched mainly to torture as my body demanded a more forceful cum, but instead it was only dragged through me. I looked down between my legs and saw the milky fluid oozing from the tip of my cock. I could only manage a groan as I resigned myself to having my cum extracted from me.


Conclusion

Honestly, the P-Spot Intensity Prostate Vibe is probably one of the most pleasurable and comfortable prostate massagers I’ve ever experienced. The toy itself is firm, no seams or irregular surface areas, and the vibration is very smooth. It gives a gentle touch – at no point did I get that “ow, ok that was too hard” feeling that sometimes comes with other firm prostate massagers. Lastly, it is very well designed, able to “achieve its goals” quite efficiently. 🙂

Many thanks again to TopCo Toyz for generously gifting us with the P-Spot Intensity Vibe, as well as a few other items that we will be reviewing very soon. Stay tuned!

Jailbird: Does the Price Fit the Device?

Posted by cagedmonkey on April 30, 2015
Posted in: Advice, Chastity Device, Male Chastity. Tagged: , , , , , , . 2 comments

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.

Tame That Bitch – Bitch Tamer Stockade and Sex Machine

Posted by Lady M on April 7, 2015
Posted in: Anal, Bondage, FemDom, Male Chastity, Orgasm Denial, Pegging, Tease & Denial. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . 2 comments

A few weeks ago I order a surprise piece of equipment for cagedmonkey and I. Something we have been looking at for a long time and fantasizing about as well. He had no idea I ordered it until he saw the delivery address on the box the day it came. I order the “Bitch Tamer Package” from the Ken’s Twisted Mind website. The package comes with the Sneaky Pete fucking machine and the custom doggy style bondage stockade. We opted for the waist bar with the pad just in case I felt so inclined as to leave cagedmonkey looked in it for extended periods. We also got the leather wrist and ankle cuffs as well because none of the cuffs we currently have are of that type of quality. If we are going to do it, we might as well do it right!

The stockade itself comes apart and can be pretty easily stored in a duffle bag or under a bed. It can be assembled quite quickly in my opinion as well. The quality of the product is outstanding and very well made. The steel frame is done in black and is very sleek. It is not overly heavy but very sturdy during use, no wobbly parts, even though it is in many pieces before putting it together. Hubby was able to wiggle it over on the carpet but it wasn’t easy and there is no way for him to get out of it.
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It’s got many parts that are adjustable. The height of the steel locking collar, height of the waist pad, width of the restraint bars and the overall length of the stockade itself.
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We had no issues setting up the stockade. The pieces all fit together perfectly and there was nothing missing. We did have one issue with one of the vertical bars being welded just off enough to cause a “lean” but I simply emailed Ken, sent a pic to show him and he’s mailing me out a new piece.
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The other change we decided to make was to the ability to adjust the length of the overall stockade. The stockade comes with two cross bars for the ankles and wrists to attach to. The one bar is a through bar, so you can adjust where it sits on the middle one but the other had a closed end which you can see in the pic above near the steel collar bar. We contacted Ken and asked him to make us a second cross bar that goes through so that we can adjust where both the ankle and wrist bars are on the middle frame. We think it’s going to be better to have that one more adjustment if I ever got locked in the stockade… I’m a bit shorter than cagedmonkey! 🙂

I really cannot say enough good stuff about this equipment. It’s really well made and shipping was within a week, so total it was about a week to make and deliver from the time I ordered. Customer service, so far, has been pretty outstanding. I get a response fairly quickly when I email. I haven’t had to call but that option is there too. I love that this is a small business in the US and that means we are supporting people out there trying to make it and we get really fast, cheaper shipping with it being in the US.

Cagedmonkey fits rather well in the stockade but with his elbow issues we are unable to use it for extended periods just yet.
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If you can see, he’s reaching just forward with his arms, which is why we wanted the adjustable cross bar. We want to be able to bring his arms back just slightly so it’s a bit more comfortable. That way I can leave him locked up like that for longer periods and have time cause the discomfort rather than the stretching forward.
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It really is a sexy piece of equipment and we can’t wait to put it to full use fulfilling the many fantasies we’ve both had about using it. Due to hubby’s pending elbow surgery we can’t get him locked in there and try out the attachable fucking machine yet.
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However, that doesn’t mean I can’t just use the fucking machine to tease and torment him without using the stockade. I did get the Fleshlight and the attachment to go with the machine. It also comes with a Vac-u-lock attachment for use with any Vac-u-lock dildo. You can get a lot of different accessories with this machine for various things and they are all pretty reasonably priced at the Ken’s site.

Looking forward to the many uses this machine and stockade have and the many hours of fun in our future.

Device Review: Jailbird

Posted by cagedmonkey on November 27, 2013
Posted in: Advice, Chastity Device, Male Chastity. Tagged: , , , , , , , , . Leave a Comment

I admit, I do not have extensive experience with chastity devices. The only device I’ve ever worn besides the one I am currently wearing was an “off the shelf” Birdcage. I did want to give my impressions on my newest device, a custom made Jailbird from Mature Metal. Most of my comparisons will be against the Birdcage, but some of my comments will just be what they are, not a comparison to anything.

For starters, the device is very cool looking. After My Lady and I initially settled on the Birdcage, we really started to enjoy the look of a steel cage. The Jailbird is very stylish and also very sturdy. The cage is well put together, with no spurs or pinch points that I have found so far. There have been a few occasions where pubic hair has gotten caught in various places, but I think that’s more of a result of me needing a trim than the device itself. The device is slightly wider than the Birdcage. It feels like it should be heavier as well, but it is actually lighter due to the material it is made out of (surgical steel vs. chrome plated steel).

I was surprised by how freaking comfortable this thing is! The Birdcage was very comfortable, but this Jailbird is seriously amazing. It might have to do with the fact that we ordered the oval base ring. I happen to be blessed (cursed?) with rather large testicles, and the oval ring gives them more room to breathe without allowing them to slip backwards. I think the better fitting oval ring also prevents the cage from pushing upwards when the cock attempts an erection. This was a MAJOR issue with the Birdcage, to the point where it would cause near- debilitating pain. Sure, the Jailbird is not exactly comfortable when it squeezes my balls upward as the cock tries in vain to get hard, but it’s not nearly as bad as the Birdcage.

Speaking of trying to get hard… the bars of the Jailbird are just a tiny bit thicker than the bars of the Birdcage. It’s almost hard to tell – ML insisted that I was wrong, but trust me, I’m the one wearing it and I can tell.  🙂  This comes into play when the cock gets hard and tries to press through the cage. The bars of the Birdcage sometimes felt as though they could dig into my skin. They didn’t, but I swear sometimes I got so hard in the cage it felt like it was possible! This is not a problem with the Jailbird. The bars are wide enough to distribute the and reduce the pressure. The bars are also wider apart which reduces the amount of protrusion that happens when the cock presses against the cage (when the cock would bulge out between the bars and rub on my clothing, it would cause an oversensitive pain-ish sensation… not good). The wider arrangement of the bars also allows ML better access to torture her desperate prisoner.

Overall, the comfort of the custom measurements is just one feature that makes the Jailbird a great chastity device. My cage needs to be tweaked just a bit; ML and I have decided that her cock has too much room in the cage and we must shorten the length of the shaft by about an inch. This adjustment will cost a little bit, but it is important to invest in quality when using a device for extended periods of time. For anyone participating in prolonged 24/7 chastity and are looking at this style of device (steel, open shaft), I would highly recommend the Jailbird. Even with a price tag upwards of $300, it is definitely worth the cost.