DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag Review

It’s a familiar story, here you are trying to figure out which of the what feels like an infinite number of different BDSM toys will make you or your partner smile the most. Maybe one of the natural materials—or would a silicone one be better?  Or what about this design over that one, not to mention whether or not either will provide a more comfortable fit?

Fortunately, I can help clarify these otherwise overwhelming choices. With decades in the BDSM community and nearly as many as a respected sex toy reviewer, I’m offering my perspective on whether the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag is worth considering—or if it may not meet your expectations.

Key Takeaways

After playing with the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag, my partner and I found ourselves with a bit of a quandary. I mean, while it’s certainly a very high-quality toy and obviously a great deal of careful thought went into its design, we both found the padded part far too thick. So much so that each of us couldn’t wear it for more than a few seconds before needing to remove it to breathe.

Does this make the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag a bad toy?  Not really, but I have to say that if the manufacturer had made the middle part less thick—like by a half to a full inch—my partner and I wouldn’t have liked playing with it as much. However, as it is, I feel many people might have the exact same issues with it as we did.

This is exacerbated by the fact that Lovehoney doesn’t allow returns on any products that have been removed from their original packaging. So if you do buy a DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag and discover it’s not pleasant—or safe—to use, then you’re essentially stuck with it.

You Can Buy It on the Lovehoney website for $34.99. Use discount code AFF-MSTG10 for 10% off!

What is a DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag?

The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag is a pretty straightforward kind of toy: essentially just a sausage-shaped, leather-covered, padded center section held in place by a pair of solid steel O-rings connected to, on one end, a short length of sticked leather and a buckle. Meanwhile, the other is longer, with eleven steel-reinforced punch holes.

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First Impressions and Features

Unboxing

As you can see in the image below, the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag comes in a plain, simple plastic bag. The only thing other than the BDSM gear itself is a small leather, Dominix-embossed tag. The bag also has a small sticker identifying what it is, but otherwise that’s it. As it’s not exactly a complicated kind of BDSM toy to use, there is really no reason to include any sort of instruction guide.

Having said that, I strongly recommend you read up on how to safely play with it and any other gags, as even the best-made and professionally designed ones may come with more than a few, sometimes serious, potential risks. The most major of these is if a gag may intentionally or accidentally interfere with the wearer’s ability to comfortably breathe—but more on that shortly.

Specifications

How does the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag measure up?

• Materials: Leather With Steel Fittings
• Measurements: It Is 24.5 Inches Long. The Middle, Padded Section Is Four Inches From End To End, Not Counting The Short, Little Over An Inch-Long Parts That Connect To The Pair Of One-And-A-Half-Inch-Diameter Steel O-Rings. The Buckle Strap Is Four Inches Long, Slightly Over Three-Quarters Of An Inch Wide, And A Sixteenth Of An Inch Thick. The Other Strap Is The Same Width And Thickness, But Is About A Foot Shorter And Has Eleven Steel-Reinforced Punch Holes. According To The Lovehoney Site, The Gag Can Be Adjusted From 14.5 To 23 Inches.
• Color: Black And Silver
• Mechanism: It Is Designed So That The Middle, Padded Leather Section Prevents The Wearer From Speaking. Once In A Person’s Mouth, It Can Then Be Buckled To Comfortably Keep It In Place.

How to Use a DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag

The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag is fairly easy to use. Differing from some of the other gags I’ve played with, it opts for a more traditional, classic buckle arrangement. It also scores a few points for featuring steel-ringed punch holes, which should prevent the leather strap from getting damaged. It also has a matching set of small steel O-rings onto which other play items might be attached.

Putting the gag on merely requires the wearer to position the padded middle in their mouth so they can’t easily speak, but, very importantly, it won’t keep them from breathing comfortably. Once that’s done, all that’s needed is to buckle the gag so it won’t come loose. Note that the gag should never be so tight as to make removing it difficult. Rather, aim to fasten it so the wearer can quickly and easily pull it over in an emergency—or if they just need to make a better adjustment.

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My Personal Experience

Design

This product is a well-constructed, well-designed bit gag featuring a middle, padded part framed by a buckle on one side and a steel-reinforced, punch-holed strap on the other. Adjusting it is nearly effortless, and once secured, it stays put even during particularly vigorous scenes. I particularly like the addition of steel-lined punch holes, as they will help prevent the leather from getting damaged. Likewise, its steel grommets make the whole arrangement extra-durable while also giving it a sexy, hardcore BDSM appearance.

Material

DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag is crafted from high-quality leather and feels like premium metal components. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any information regarding what the middle, padded part is stuffed with. With this in mind, if you or your partner have allergies or might be environmentally sensitive, you may want to pass on picking one up, as there’s a chance either of you could be accidentally exposed to whatever its stuffing is made of. Especially if the wearer likes to bite down really hard, which could cause the padded part’s stitching to break.

Build Quality and Dimensions

Overall, the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag is a handsomely constructed BDSM toy with more than several pleasantly impressive features. I’ve already mentioned how much I like its steel-reinforced parts, but I also want to call attention to how expertly its leather parts are stitched together. Similarly, its various steel bits appear to be thick and sturdy enough to last a long time, no matter how vigorously they’re played with.

Ease of Use

The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag is not particularly difficult to play with. This is due to its relatively simple design: a padded middle part held in place by a buckle and punch-hole arrangement. As I’ve noted previously, all that’s necessary to play with it is for the wearer to place the middle section in their mouth so they can breathe freely—then their partner can buckle the toy in place.

Never forget that any toy, notably gags, must be treated with a great deal of caution, as any activity that might possibly prevent a person from breathing carries the risk of often life-threatening injuries.

Because of this, at the first sign of any distress, you should immediately remove any gag. Also, due to gags’ inhibiting the wearer from speaking, I recommend having them hold a small item in their hand so if they, for any reason, need the gag to be taken off, all they need to do is open their hand, dropping the object to the floor.

Versatility

The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag shouldn’t ever be used for anything save for its intended purpose. In a similar vein, never improvise a gag, as this makes serious injuries all the more likely. Rather, always purchase a professionally made model, and even so, never forget that keeping you and your playmates physically and emotionally safe should be everyone’s top priority.

Warranty and Support

If anything you bought from Lovehoney is defective, you have 1 year to return it for an exchange or refund. The same’s also true for items you found you don’t like—but only if the said toy is in its original, unopened packaging.

As such, my advice is to think more than a couple of times before buying a DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag, as with my partner and me, you learn its padded part is simply too uncomfortably large, then you can’t get your money back.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing

While otherwise a top-notch BDSM toy, I feel the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag’s middle part is simply too large to be comfortably and safely used by most people. Again, this doesn’t make it an inferior product; it’s just that the manufacturer’s decision not to build it so those wearing it can easily breathe may result in a majority of purchasers ending up with a toy they can’t—and shouldn’t—use.

Review Summary

When all’s said and done, if you or your partner are willing to give the DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag a shot, then, by all means, go for it. But if you do, don’t forget you won’t be able to exchange it for another, perhaps less uncomfortable toy.

As I’ve said, it’s not an improperly designed or crudely made product; only that it feels as if just a small number of people with either particularly large mouths or exceptionally flexible jaws will be able to have fun playing with this product.

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Pros

• Exceptionally crafted from premium-grade leather and metal.
• The buckle and steel-reinforced punch make it extra secure.
• Has a sexy, classic BDSM look.

Cons

• The middle, padded section may be too large and uncomfortable for many people.
• Remember, if it is not to your liking, you can’t return it.
• Leather can both taste bad and require extra care to maintain.

Alternatives to a DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag?

Bondage Boutique Silicone Dog Bone Gag

Here’s a hot, humorously playful option for all you gag enthusiasts. Made from silicone instead of leather, this doggy-inspired toy will surely set your partner’s tail a-wagging. Plus, it’s narrow enough so whoever gets to wear it should be able to breathe without difficulty. I also really like how sturdy it is; however hard you bite down, it will likely never break—or even get damaged. Trust me when I say this Bondage Boutique Silicone Dog Bone Gag will be a fun, playful, steamy, and very welcome addition to anyone’s kinky toy bag.

Scandal Silicone Stopper O-Ring Gag

Though it might be literally an acquired taste, this mouth-shaped silicone gag certainly looks like it came straight from a fetish-fashion magazine while also going what a good gag should: that is, inhibiting the wearer from both closing their mouths or uttering a single word. So far so good, but depending on the size of your or your partner’s mouth, it can be less-than-comfortable. But if either (or both) of you can wear it without discomfort, then it will be highly effective. This Scandal Silicone Stopper O-Ring Gag will help generate all sorts of happy—and very sexy—sensations.

You can read my Scandal Silicone Stopper O-Ring Gag review here.

Do you want more options? We have tested many more ring gags in this article.

I’m sold! Where Can I Buy It?

Grab a DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag here.

Thanks for reading my DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Bit Gag review!

M.Christian

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M.Christian loves nothing better than exploring the intersections of sex and technology. They regularly appear on sites like Kinkly, Tickle.Life, Sexpert, Queer Majority, Killing Kittens, Sex for Every Body, Future of Sex, and dozens more on topics like BDSM safety, sexual education, senior sexuality concerns, queer and gender issues, as well as reviewing numerous sextech products and adult entertainment sites.
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