Oh Joy Sex Toy – Kept In The Dark by Ari Ganahl

Kept in the Dark by Ari Ganahl, published May 12, 2026 on ohjoysextoy.com/kept-in-the-dark-ari-ganahl
Ari Ganahl illustrates with bold black lines, accentuated with little details and spot coloring over otherwise black and white artwork.

In a black void, a voice asks, “You feeling comfy, Aster?”

Aster’s colorless, blindfolded head floats into the center of the blackness, answering, “Mm-hmm!” He has a shaggy mullet and light facial hair.

“Okay if I leave you like that for an hour?” The voice asks.

“Yep!” Aster says with a smile.

“Let me see you make a fist.” Replies the voice.

The scene transition to real life with color where the viewer can see that Aster’s hair is purple and they are lying naked on the stomach on top of a bed. His naked partner, Jeremy, stands at the side of the bed, leaning over Aster with a thick headset in one hand and his other resting on Aster’s back.

“Tell me how badly you want these headphones.” Asks Jeremy. He is tall, heavy man with a red beard and bun, and prominent body hair on his chest, tummy, and arms.

“PLEASE Jeremy. I’m ready.” Begs Aster. “Give them to me. I want to not think for a while.”

Jeremy leans in to kiss the back of Aster’s head, saying, “Just checking.” before he places the plump headphone cushions over his ears. Music is already playing through them.

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Addressing the reader, Jeremy explains, “Sensory deprivation is a form of sensation play that involves restricting someone’s senses. Losing access to some senses can increase sensitivity and build anticipation.”

His hand is shown giving the back of Aster’s upper inner thigh a squeeze, which causes him to yelp “Eek!”

“Getting started requires some equipment, and going one sense at a time.” Continues Jeremy.

A panel titled “SIGHT” displays an assortment of blindfolds and face masks, with Jeremy’s narration exclaiming “One of the easiest places to start!”.

The next panel is titled “HEARING” and shows an assortment of headphones and earplugs, as Jeremy explains, “Silence, white noise, music- all different ways to control what your sub can hear.”

From Jeremy’s point of view, the viewer sees his hands pulling Aster’s butt cheeks apart, revealing his anus, vulva, and T-dick.

“Sensory deprivation can be a good entry point to a d/s relationship as it has few physical risks.” His voice narrates.

Aster’s blindfolded face is shown gasping in pleasure as the music plays through his headphones.

Jeremy’s voice explains, “Just bear in mind that it can still be emotionally intense.”

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With one finger, Jeremy deftly strokes and then gently massages Aster’s T-dick.

Back in Aster’s black void from the beginning of the comic, he is lost in the music and sensations vibrating around him.

“Restraints prevent Aster from touching anything without limiting my options with him.” Jeremy’s voice tells the viewer over a panel showing off Aster’s cuffed hands along with an assortment of other restraint options like fetish mitten-gloves, a whole bodysuit, and a vacuum bed. “Other methods can provide more thorough limitations, including full-body coverage.”

Leaning his hand over to tap the back of Aster’s, he continues, “We use the tools that work for us.” In response to Jeremy’s check-in taps, Aster gives an enthusiastic thumbs-up.

“There’s always more to play with.” Jeremy says to the reader while stroking a blissed-out Jeremy’s back.

A new panel pops up titled “TASTE/SMELL” and features a ball bag, candy, nostril plugs, a scented candle, and pungent underwear.

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Back in blackness, music plays.

“Hey, there. Are you ready for me to take the blindfold off?” Jeremy’s voice asks through the darkness.

“Not yet. Give me a sec to adjust.” Replies Aster’s voice.

“Okay.” Says Jeremy.

Now in bed, Aster sits upright, leaning against Jeremy’s chest. Jeremy’s arms encircle Aster’s chest, just below his top surgery scars. His legs are pressed against either side of Aster’s.

“Is there anything you need?” Asks Jeremy.

“Hmm. Hold me. I want to hear your voice, Jeremy.” Aster replies, looking serene with his eyes closed.

“Of course.” Agrees Jeremy. “I love touching your skin and tickling you. Feels like you’re mine to play with.”

“I hate being tickled, but I love not knowing what you’ll do to me next.” Aster replies, placing his hands over Jeremy’s. “Waiting for you is… exciting. When I can’t see myself, I’m not as self-conscious. It’s easier to just feel good.”

“You’re so hot when you let go.” Coos Jeremy. He flashes back to a memory of licking Aster’s T-dick. “I love seeing you like this.”

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Handing Aster a bottle of water, Jeremy asks, “How are you feeling now?”

“Without my senses, I lose time.” Aster responds with closed eyes, remembering what it feels like to be lost in the void. “It’s very meditative, which is why I enjoy it, but coming back to reality can be jarring.”

The couple lays side by side on the bed, facing each other with the arms and legs intertwined.

“I’ve noticed that yoou drop into subspace very quickly like this.” Jeremy observes. “It’s really hot, but I have to be extra careful and check in frequently.”

“I didn’t notice that.” Concedes Aster. “Thank you for taking care of me. Is there anything you need now?”

Pressing his forehead against Aster’s, Jeremy grins seductively, “If you’re ready to move, I could do with a meal.”

“For food? I could be convinced.” Laughs Aster.

Transcribed by Erika Moen on May 11, 2026 for ohjoysextoy.com