The harness is rarely the first item that comes to mind when we think about a strapon. Yet it is a crucial element that can make a huge difference for both partners.
The first and most important job of the harness is to hold the dildo. It may sound a little funny to state that, but many people seem to forget about it when they shop for a strap-on harness. The look, the texture, the material and the price may all be factors of choice but they should all take second place to the dildo’s support features.
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We can split the hundreds of models into 5 general categories :
1- The Thong or String harness. (Know as the two straps harness).
2- The Jock type harness. (Known as the three straps harness).
3- The Panties type harness.
4- The basic Belt type (single strap) .
5- The special purpose harnesses (NOT to be worn like a penis)
The «Thong » and « Jock » types are the most common type of harness but the « panties » type has been gaining in popularity in recent years.
There is no single harness type that will fit everyone and be perfect to use for every kind of strapon play. Your body shape, personal preference in stimulation, the size of the dildo and the actual form of action you have in mind are all factors that should guide your choice of harness.
1- The Thong or String harnesses
Those very popular two-strap harnesses are very simple in design: a main strap circling the wearer’s waist and a second one that goes between the legs from crotch to buttocks. At the front you will have a dildo holding device, usually an O-ring or a peg.
Many string harnesses will have a triangle of material (cloth or leather) between the dildo and the genitals. In many case this pad can be removed to allow the use of a double sided dildo. The cover will sometimes include a little pocket to insert a bullet vibe to provide some extra stimulation.
Two-strap harnesses can be made of many materials but the two most common are leather (real or synthetic) and nylon.
Because of the tight fit that can be achieved with this harness you will enjoy very good control with most dildos, even very large ones.
Many consider the Thong harness to be the most pleasing because of the tight fit over the genitals and butt that provide a constant friction stimulation. The drawback, for some, is the irritation that can be caused by that same friction. (One easy way around this is to wear the harness over regular light panties)
For slim women, the Thong/String harness is usually the one that will give the « sexiest » look as it frames the natural curves of the body.
A few, usually higher end and priced products will use the middle strap to hold one or two plugs that can be inserted in the vagina and/or anus, allowing a maximum stimulation for the wearer.
2- The Jock type harness
As the name implied, those three strap harnesses have one belt type strap connected to two leg straps that start at the crotch and circle the legs to end at the back or the side of the waist strap.
The Jock type harnesses are usually considered to be the best all-purpose strapon harnesses. They give an excellent level of control of the dildo and are very comfortable even for long periods. Because there is no direct rubbing against the wearer’s genitals or ass, the iritation problem of the Tong/String type is avoided… of course the arousal factor of this friction is also forgotten.
In many ways similar to the Thong/String the Jock harness differs by leaving the wearer’s genitals and butt totally free. This is perfect for threesome situations or simply to allow easy access to those areas without the step of discarding the harness. One of the classic uses of this feature is a foreplay scenario where one partner helps the wearer to install the harness and proceeds to give her some oral, manual or even penetrative stimulation while she teases him or her with her new girlcock……
Most jock type harnesses are made of nylon webbing or leather. Many will have a triangle of material (cloth or leather) between the dildo and genitals. In many cases this pussy cover can be removed to allow the use of a double sided or hollow dildo. That cover will also often have a little pocket to insert a bullet vibe.
3- The Panties type harness
Sexier looking and offering an unparalelled level of comfort, the panties type harnesses are gaining in popularity, specially among the younger population.
Long time strapon users know that wearing some underwear under most harnesses can make a huge difference by reducing the direct friction of the straps on sensitive body parts. The panties harness is the result of this awareness. It combines the strong dildo support of a classic harness burried in the light fabric of a standard or sexy looking undergarment
They come in many types, from the masculine looking brief to the slim bikini bottom ones. You can wear them under your regular clothes and be ready for some strapon fun at any time. Just insert the dildo and you’re all set.
On top of the comfort factor there is also the ease of slipping in. No more messing around with various straps. You just slip in one of those harnesses as you would with regular panties.
On the other side of the coin; these harnesses need to be selected carefully since they don’t have much adjustement possibilities. Most manufacturers offer those products in a wide range of sizes and you must select the one that will be the closest fit for your body, just like real panties.
One other major choice factor is the price. Panty type harnesses are among the most expensive dildo support devices, but for anyone who has tried them, they are worth every penny.
4- The basic Belt type
The one-strap products are not actually harnesses, but built-in holders for the dildo. In the context of strapon play they are the cheapest and the least suitable. For many years this type of contraption was the only « affordable » strapon on the market but that’s not the case anymore.
This type of single strap support can be nice and effective for penis extender dildos, but that’s about the only serious use for them. When used for a penis extention device, the belt is only there to add a little support. The dildo is mostly held in place by the human cock it is covering.
A woman trying to use one of those as a strapon will need to keep a guiding hand on it at all times. It may be ok for a little unplanned fun but don’t expect the greatest ride of your life.
5- The special purpose harnesses
Many harnesses have been created to be used in situations where the main goal is not to emmulate a human cock on a male body. The basic design of the strap remains pretty much the same, but the size will be adapted to the intended support surface.
Special harnesses are available to allow you to enjoy your dildo in many different ways; From other parts of the body (Face, ankle, lap) or from furniture in the house.
The most popular of those special harnesses is the face-strapon. Used both as a dildo holder and a gag it is often used in BDSM scenarios to allow a mistress to be serviced by her sub. It can also be used in many other types of arousing dildo centred games.
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