Is getting a cheap chastity device from China a bad idea ?

i own that cage. transparent cb-6000s clone to be exact. the quality is what you'd expect for the price. it looks cheap but it works. e.g. the two halves of the cock tube have a clearly visible white seam where they're bonded together. you will NOT be proud to show this thing off to people. it looks cheap! but that's not the major issue.

the ball ring is the major issue. the edges aren't rounded like, say, on a holy trainer. after a few hours the ring creates an indentation on the skin under my balls that chafes/burns terribly. i've tried using plenty of KY lotion to lube the area, and i've tried cutting a hole in an old sock and wrapping it around the ring to create a padding between it and my skin. didn't solve the burn.

this product is simply unsuitable for long-term wear. at least for me. my ballsac is pretty tight and i can only fit comfortable into the widest ring (it comes with three rings). perhaps if my balls hung lower i wouldn't be having any pain. i don't know.

works great for sizing and getting your feet wet, so to speak. based on trying out the different ring sizes and spacer lengths you'll certainly be able to find the proper measurements for yourself.

based on owning this product i'd recommend something like the HT2 for the increased comfort (rounded ball ring as well as the sillicone material that expands slightly with body heat, supposedly giving a very snug, comfortable fit). i have other financial priorities at the moment so i'm holding off on any related purchases. maybe i'll get a proper steel cage in a few years.

currently this item is gathering dust in my cupboard because i can't be bothered to get lube all over my hands and underwear only to have to take the cage off after a few hours.

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