Can chastity devices ruin a relationship?

[Dhabidommetrix]

I was at a wine tasting with friends when this question came up, and it got me thinking. In my opinion, chastity devices only become a problem if they’re used without consent or clear understanding.

When both partners are on the same page, it can actually enhance trust, communication, and intimacy. But without that mutual agreement, any kink—chastity included—can create tension or hurt feelings.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Ash999]

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[PaxNurgle]

There does need to be a mutual agreement and a lot of discussion, and I think a lot of logistics; the wearer needs to find one that fits, feels right and doesn't inhibit his daily activities, for example. And the reasons need to be discussed; does the keyholder use chastity as a reward/punishment system in order to train the wearer to be more attentive, for example?

 

[switchersm]

If there is no mutual consent, it's abuse and a toxic relationship.

 

[9to5]

like any kink or play it should be mutual. in chastity its both who agree and then it does become enjoyable for both. that I lock up and my partner wants no part of it forcing is not fun and not exciting as much as if they were part of what your doing

 

[HarleyQuim]

I know a lot of people enjoy these things but I’d be uncomfortable putting somebody in one. They don’t feel very sex positive to me and I’d like to hear from a urologist if they can be damaging.

 

[ChloeOfCascadia]

I enjoy the concept of a power differential and I wouldn't mind roleplaying that power dynamic out as sexually stimulating my partner only, every day, for weeks or months, without sexual release.

I would not require such a device to do that.

However, it is not my place to kink shame some male equipment having person for wanting to be locked up. I bind up my female partner to a bed often for the kinky thrills. Although in my case it is to give her pleasure, not deny it to her. But potato, po-tah-to.

 

[ChloeOfCascadia]

I would not wear one, and if my partner asked me to wear one, I would explain it does nothing for me, so, if she insisted, yes it would ruin a relationship.

Perhaps one that is meant to be ruined since she isn't interested in what I want.

 

[onefourall]

I'd love to wear one for various reasons, unfortunately my wife isn't interested

 

[TheCageGuy]

Honestly? Only if you let it.
For many, it's a huge boost to intimacy and trust. But if there’s a lack of consent, ignored boundaries, or one person feels neglected, it can definitely cause strain. It’s all about communication; if that breaks down, the relationship can too.

 

[shemyezza]

I would not wear one, and if my partner asked me to wear one, I would explain it does nothing for me, so, if she insisted, yes it would ruin a relationship.

Perhaps one that is meant to be ruined since she isn't interested in what I want.

OR perhaps you are not interested in what she wants ? it works both ways

 

[ChloeOfCascadia]

OR perhaps you are not interested in what she wants ? it works both ways

If she wants a relationship where my interests have no meaning because of her wants, that is not a relationship of any value to me anyway.

This would be something we'd discuss before hand and I'd say no.

That's the end of it, so we're done here.

 

[Kevinjkson]

I would say that chastity devices are not unique in the sense that they can incredibly enabling and empowering for both partners when that is what both want; and destructive to the relationship if one partner wants that thing while the other does not find joy in it.

Impact play, anal play, TPE type power dynamics - all fall into this same category for me (as do many other heavier kinks). e.g. If the bottom has a masochistic streak, and wants to be beaten, but the top finds no pleasure in it - then that can be destructive to a relationship.

Now...

The interesting situation is when one partner, usually the Dominant partner, decides that their submissive partner might find joy and pleasure in something that they haven't tried in the past. If the s partner has inhibitions - say culturally or societally programmed inhibitions - there may be some resistance to this new idea.

For example, I recently had a trainee play partner who did not want much impact play and set a limit of no marks. I carefully worked some impact into the scene anyway - she was very new to kink and in my view, needed to discover what she liked and what she didn't - and of course I did not violate her limits in any way. Besides, I like impact play, and she needed to realize what submission is all about.

Her biggest piece of feedback after the scene was that she wished she had not set the "no marks" limit - as she found the impact play to be one of the biggest turn-ons of the entire session...