Gap Measurements
In the world of chastity cages, the "ball gap" refers to the space between the base ring and the cage. It’s usually measured at the bottom of the device. The scrotum hangs down through the gap, trapping the testicles and preventing the device from being removed. Having the right ball gap is crucial for comfort and security.
If the gap is too tight: You may experience rubbing, squeezing, or even reduced circulation. This can be uncomfortable or unsafe.
If the gap is too loose: One or both testicles may slip through the gap and escape, defeating the entire purpose of the device. Or, a testicle could also get pulled partway up into the gap and squeezed, which can be quite painful!
Advice
So how do you know what ball gap is right for you? Much like figuring out your preferred base ring diameter, the best way to learn is through personal experience with chastity cages. It is very difficult to predict your ideal gap as a first-time cager. This is one reason why we highly encourage people to try on our cages at a partner store or an event!
As a very rough guide, we think of it like this:
| under 5mm |
extremely tight — avoid unless you're really sure |
| 5-10mm | good for trapping smaller balls |
| 10-15mm | medium |
| over 15mm | large — avoid unless you're really sure, as ball slips can be likely |
If you are a beginner with no experience, and you're wondering what gap to target: We've found about 9-12mm is often a good place to start. But please be aware, this is extremely general advice, and people's bodies are all very different. It is quite common for chastity fans to try several different base rings to optimize the ball gap of their device.
How We Measure
Our measurements reflect the "blueprint" position where:
- the two cage pins are fully pressed into the base ring slots
- O-rings are not being used between the base ring and the cage
- no force is being applied to flex the plastic of the base ring or pull the pieces of the device away from each other
The gap of your device may be higher than the "blueprint" position if:
- the cage pins are not fully pressed into the slots
- you do install the O-rings that are included with KINK3D cages
- you do apply force to push or pull the pieces away from each other
Measurements
Gap Measurements
This chart lists the gap measurements for each combination of our cages and stock (ready-to-ship) rings.
Numbers are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
| Size | XD | Standard | Curved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
| 1 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| 2 | 13 | 14 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| 4 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| 6 | 25 | 25 | 28 |
| 7 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
Gap Measurements (Incl. On Demand)
This chart lists the gap measurements for each combination of our cages and rings, including the extended range of On Demand rings.
Numbers are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
| Size | XD | Standard | Curved XD |
Curved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| 00 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| 0 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| 0.5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
| 1 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| 2 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| 2.5 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| 3 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| 3.5 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| 4 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 4.5 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 5.5 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 6 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| 6.5 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 7 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 8 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| 9 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| 10 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 |