Open metal vs closed plastic

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    Hello everyone, I’m new to the whole chastity scene, and have a question about an “open” device vs a closed device.
    I started this journey with a Holy Trainer V4 knockoff, and a CB-6000s knock off devices because I like and kinda want a closed tube type device, because they completely remove any type of touching/sensations while wearing them, not even feeling your underwear touching you down there. I like not feeling anything at all while wearing them, which is what I’m looking for.
    With the V4 knock off I get some skin pinching going on where the tube slides into the base ring, however, I really like the tube design on the V4, it completely covers everything, but there is still enough room at the end to use the bathroom.
    On the 6Ks, I like the way the ring goes on better than the V4’s, however with the vent holes on the tube, I get skin that squishes out and gets sore after a day of wearing it, and the hole at the tip is almost to big, when blood starts to flow down there I find quite a bit of skin pushes out of the tube and then it does rub on my underwear and that gets kinda painful.
    I’ve been looking at the cherry keeper cages with the no touch designs, but the sizing seems rather confusing to me on their site.
    I’ve been looking at metal cages for long term wear, but they are all “open” type designs, which I do understand is for hygiene reasons as compared to a closed tube design.
    my question for those of you who do wear the open type metal cages, do you still get a lot of physical touch sensations while wearing your device? It seems to me it would be rather simple to still get off with that type of cage on vs a closed tube.
    Thank you for any input.
     
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    Today is my first full seven days in a steel birdcage ish style cage after a week in a fully enclosed resin one. Personally I like the steel cage way better for long term wear. Though abit heavier I like it allows some air in and way easier to clean. Also where I dress left the resin cage was always pulling that way whereas the steel has enough weight to keep everything in the center so I find that far more comfortable. As far as sensations go in this particular device only the head is really exposed any at all so they're basically existent. I could purposely rub the head if I wanted but that's about it. I guess if I were locked for extremely long times that may do something for me but otherwise just see it causing frustration more then anything.
     
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    I think you need an open cage to be able to wear it for longer times. I started with a Holtrainer (completely closed) and while comfortable my skin was peeling off after a few days! Because it was always a bit damp in there, from sweat or the shower, and it's just not good for the skin.

    I think the ideal device would be really "open" at the shaft where you have the normal skin, and then really closed at the glans. Because 1) the glans doesn't mind being in a damp environment (after all, this is the natural state inside the foreskin!) and 2) this is place where you really want to avoid having access for touching. I haven't seen any designs though that are minimalist at the shaft and closed at the head!
     
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    I also wonder which I'd enjoy more. I have a Vice, a mostly closed plastic tube with plastic rings. I wonder whether I should have gotten metal. But I really do love my Vice. I wear it weeks at a time without coming out for any reason. I can easily clean myself and the cage while wearing it. I think it's a bit heavier than a metal one, but I like the weight. Why would I consider a metal cage? I think they look cool. They do look a little easier to clean, but again, that's not a problem for me. So, yeah, nothing really compelling to switch for. But I do have a new cage on my Christmas list. I'm thinking a Steelworks Necromancer (probably way too expensive), badass 25/26. There was some other titanium one that I liked a lot, but can't find it in my bookmarks. I'll have to stubmle onto it.

    Bottom line, my Vice is great.
     
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    I have a BAW open cage (w/ PA) that I can wear indefinitely. I can’t imagine doing that with a closed device, plastic or metal. The bars are close enough that I can’t get any significant touch so about 75% sensory deprivation.
    I also have a Chinese made device with the partial dome at the end (the PA version). This completely covers about 60% of the head of my penis, including all the glans. This is a step more deprivation. However, on the (rare) occasions I take this off, there is a funky smell. I can clean myself in both completely by slipping a finger in from the back end. However, the closed device accumulates enough organic waste to develop funk between cleanings.

    So, open cage: suitable for continuous wear.
     
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    I wear a closed cage in 3d printed material. Its more work to keep clean, but it prevents skin bulging out, which I despise.
    The light weight is amazing. I would consider titanium as the only alternative. Stainless is too heavy in my case.
     
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    Open metal is more arousing to my kh. She'd rather see it squashed and pathetic than not see it at all. I've sacrificed all access to my own sexuality just to be a form of living chastity porn for her.
     
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    My Mistress prefers enclosed plastic tubes like the HT. She says it looks much neater and prettier all enclosed.

    We have a collection of steel and plastic devices. I've never had an orgasm while caged, it sort of kills masturbation enjoyment for me (which is not allowed anyway). Though I suspect if she wanted to Mistress could push me over the edge, it's a different level of excitement.

    I recently spent 21 days continuously locked in a steel cage with an open design. This cage specifically was chosen for a planned longer duration. There is more access to skin, which she enjoyed when playing, but I didn't feel any more able to get off than when in a HT.
     
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    Appreciate the replies, we are fairly new to this, only had one on for 6 days now, aside for cleaning purposes.
    I’ve had on a HT-V4 knockoff, being a grower, I’m worried about skin bulging out of a more open design, and the cheap one has been rather comfortable so far, so I might go for the real deal, or try out a cobra type still, really not to sure yet honestly.
     
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    I was wearing the HT-V4 knock off. See profile pic.
    While I did enjoy seeing my cock strain in the tube when it was getting hard and trying to find away out.
    Clean up is a challenge. I developed some rubbing issues and had to take it off.
    Once everything goes back I will probably start wearing it again but definitely going to be do more research on the cobra from kink3d. So far they are the front runner for replacement.
    Cage type so should be easier to clean. Cage so it should dry and vent easier.
    Done with the knock offs. It was just to test the waters anyway to see if I liked it before spending money on this hobby.
    When I go to metal I am leaning towards MM Queens Keep. I like the looks of it .

    By the way I had the same issue with the shedding skin kinda like a snake shedding but just the head of my cock
     
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    Yes, the queens keep from MM is one of my top things on my list to Santa. But I'm also thinking titanium which disqualifies MM. But MM has punishment spikes and although I'm a good boy and have avoided punishment, I don't want to invest in a cage that doesn't have them. I do know that bad boy is not far below the surface
     
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    You freaks with putting a cage full of spikes on your cock!! What is wrong with you!!!
    Can't you just put it in a smaller cage like everyone else?
    Hahaha

    Everyone is over here having a good time putting cages on there toys so nobody can touch it .
    Along comes atxmb Guys !!! I got this idea!!! Lets drive nail heads into our cocks!! (Us) Just one?
    Atxmb Fuck no !!! About 10 or 15!!
    Hahaha.
    Just kidding
     
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    Ok, I'm a little masochist. I admit it. Spikes are chastity's form of night terror. But what's a little pain between friends. Anyway. I find the spikes to be very effective. My Vice comes with three sizes. The smallest (i.e. most extreme) feels like my cock is going to explode. The spikes are definitely going to punch holes in it and the blood is going to spurt all over the place like a popped water balloon. The middle, well, I now know what it feel like to wake up in the middle of the night with a family of rats chewing on my cock. I'm like, what the fuck is happening? Did my cock get caught in a hole punch. The largest (least extreme) hurts like an SoB. Other than for a moment of curiousity, I definitely don't want to volunteer, It is not possible to relax with a boner. You either use your jedi forces to keep from getting one, or you have a bucket of ice water handy. What's enjoyable is it's a little funny. I'm like, Help me. Quick. Thinking in the back of my mind, "this is definitely going to leave a mark". "I will never be the same". So, yeah, spikes are a fun playtoy. Highly recommended.
     
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    I was just thinking the
    I have to say, I'm just not going to suggest it to my sadistic kh because I know it may become the norm. It was scary enough going through the stages of overnight, downsizing, very long term. Playing with our new electro shock ball shocker in bondage last week I was definitely like "help me"... well though eye contact as I was gagged... but the more overwhelmed I became the more she found it funny and shocked me. My ego says I don't like more masochistic subs out there so maybe I will blab it out one day to order spikes.
     
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    I was in a open cage for years and years, but madam always wanted a fully enclosed device so I could have no sensation of touch, in all the years I was In the cage device I had very little pleasure. From feeling touch between the bars. Now I’m in a fully enclosed device, with spikes, My madam loves the fact that I have no access at all!
     
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    I can just about prod 2 spots of my glans with a pinky in my open cage. That's it. Not sure I would miss this option in a closed cage.
     
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    I’m in an HTv5 Nub. She prefers the look. Only bit of my cock you can see is the pee hole. She unlocks me twice a week for cleaning. I like how comfortable it is and that it is barely noticeable under clothes. Great for air travel too
     
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    Have you considered one of the plastic/resin/nylon mesh styles? Open enough to breathe and allow cleaning while still mostly restricting the ability to touch yourself.
     
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    I’m in an “open design” steel cage..
    Mainly for wearing g comfort and hygiene.. I can clean everything and everywhere without taking the cage off.

    Where an enclosed cage would always require removal for cleaning every now and then.

    For me, enforced chastity can only be real when there is no-way-out and no release for the set time. (I actually have a PA fixation in the cage as well to prevent pull-out)

    I am able to touch my member and do feel some nice sensation when done correctly but never enough to really get to an orgasm.

    which actually adds to the dynamics of being locked and somewhat sexually charged / horny all the time!
     
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    I decided to try a stainless “open” model, placed an order for an oxy-shop NC02 cage. If I don’t like it I can always revert back to the holy trainer.
     
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    Because we're both a little fastidious about it I wear an open metal cage for the most part. We can go days without seeing each other due to work schedules. The open cage makes cleaning and drying much easier. If we're going to be home together or will be seeing each other regularly she'll have me wear a knock off HTv4 Nub
     
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    Personally I think it depends on the expected length of your lock up. For short periods of up to a day without being taken off and cleaned, then enclosed cages are great.

    For extended lock ups without removing the cage for cleaning, my experience is that an open cage is much easier to facilitate personal hygiene and frankly less smelly.

    I have experience of well over 20 types of cages and finally settled on a tube type cage with fairly open bars, worn with a supporting strap.

    My personal preference is for metal. I think it's a psychological thing. Metal just seems more secure.

    Hope that's useful.
     
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