“The Flex” by Albion Review

Personal Experience

A flexible approach

Pleasant surprise

Not entirely without issue

During a session

Design

The design of The Flex is quite unique. Whilst 3D printed chastity cages are becoming more widespread, having the facility to lock inserts along the length of the cage is something nobody else, that I'm aware of, offers. The printed cage and ring seem to be of decent quality, with no sharp edges or nasty rough bits. The contoured shape of the ring is a nice design feature and really helps it sit better upon the body. The only issues I had with the design are the length of the cage, the tabs that tend to pinch when joining the cage to the ring, and the poor quality locks. Due to its size, The Flex is not easy to hide completely under clothing. Again, this might well be amusing for a partner to see, especially if taken out in public! However, for those looking to buy a chastity device for more long-term use, this could be something of a problem, especially if being noticed could cause problems. I really do feel it's a bit of a shame that there isn't a shorter cage version of The Flex, as it has so much potential and scope to be a really fun way to play with chastity.

Ease of Use

If you have ever worn a cock ring, or other ball trap chastity device, you shouldn't have any trouble getting the base ring on. Pop a plum through the ring, pull through the skin bag, pop the other plum through and then lastly shove the snake through the gap. Getting the cage part on is a little more difficult and I'd recommend the stocking method, or at least a large amount of lubricant to help things slide into place. Once inside the cage, you then need to join it to the ring. Be careful! This is an operation that can cause some painful pinching, caused by the tabs that need to fit inside slots on the ring. Top tip: ensure you pull everything down, away from the top of the ring, as this should help avoid pinching. The inserts are easy enough to install, though the solid one has a tab that locates into a small slot on the underside of the cage; this can be a little tricky to locate. Once in, the inserts are held secure by the bar, which is easy enough to install and lock in place.

Quality

The overall quality of The Flex was pretty impressive. As mentioned, I didn't experience any concerns about it breaking, or find any sharp or unfinished surfaces. Indeed, my experience of The Flex has made me curious about other 3D printed cages. It's just a shame that the locks seem such poor quality. Granted, this probably isn't an issue during a play session, especially under supervision, but for longer term use, I think they really need to be more secure.

Price

For the price, I feel The Flex compares quite favourably to other chastity devices. Considering the unique design, the supplied inserts, and finish of the cage, it certainly doesn't seem expensive compared to other options. The supplied storage pouch is another nice touch that adds to the value proposition. With a total of four inserts, a cage, ring, p[ouch, two locks, and four keys, there really is quite a lot for your money, especially comparing it to basic cages that don't have any extra features.

Performance

I think that The Flex does generally perform as expected. It certain prevents the wearer from being able to use their tackle for penetration, although it is still possible to experience an orgasm whilst locked in chastity, which is something some people don't seem to realise! The inserts with teeth also perform well, giving a very noticeable reminder to not get too excited or try escaping, The locks, as mentioned before, don't really perform very well - they are easy to open by just using a pair of nail scissors or something similar. If you want a device to potentially make the wearer feel more submissive, or humiliated, again The Flex can deliver. Being so long, it will make any shorter inhabitants feel and look lost inside, a harsh reminder of that fact that there are bigger ones out in the world.

Packaging

The supplied packaging is, effectively, the shipping box, but with the device packed inside plastic bags and supplied with a nice storage pouch. The box is a plain brown design on the outside, with the Oxy-Shop branding printed on the inside. It is very discrete, giving no information about its contents. Also included is an instruction booklet and a card with a code for a discount on a future purchase as seems common to purchases from Oxy-Shop.

Materials and care

The 3D printed Nylon material should be perfectly safe for wearing, and is deemed body safe by Oxy-Shop. The Nylon is non-porous and easy enough to wash clean, essential considering the difficulty peeing without making a mess. The cage is quite lightweight, especially compared to the variety of metal cages that are available. A further benefit of being nylon is that it shouldn't trigger metal detectors, even with the locks installed. To wash whilst wearing, the cage is cleaned most easily by either directing the spray from a showerhead inside it, or by using something like a squeezy bottle of soapy water. To dry, a hair dryer, on a cool setting, is the best option. When not being worn, the device can easily be cleaned with soap and water, under a running tap. The included instruction booklet also gives advice on hygiene.

Special feature

The Flex has the unique feature of coming with inserts that can be installed along the length of the cage and held securely by a curved bar that locks into place. These allow for tease and torture, as desired by whoever is in control. They can also help discourage the wearer from trying to pull out the back of the device.