A Guide to Buying your First strap On with Advice & Recommendations...
Choosing your first strap on can be mind-boggling, we know! Just like buying your first anything, when you're making your first steps into strap-on sex, you have NO IDEA what to look for in the first model! Only when you have practised a bit do you know that a certain harness style feels more comfortable to you... or which is the right size dildo for you and yours...
WHY WE DON'T RECOMMEND FUSED STRAP-ONS FOR A FIRST (Or EVER!) BUY
An All-in-One Strap-On for a first buy seems so appealing - Open the box and Hey Presto off you go! But buying a permanently fused-together strap-on is often an expensive mistake: The quality is usually not great; they're impossible to keep clean and you're stuck with the one size ( often too large) dildo.
Its for these reasons we don's stock all-in-one strap ons.
We manufacture our dildos & harnesses separately, giving you a full bespoke choice.
STRAP ON DILDO KIT SAVES MONEY ON A FIRST STRAP ON...
We do however do Strap On kits which are perfect for a first dildo as they hold everything you need for your first adventures in strap-on lovemaking: strap-on; lube & condoms.
Our Strap On kits start at £60, and save £11- £30 on buying separately, so you don't have to spend a fortune on something you're trying for the first time....
DON'T BE A SIZE QUEEN WITH YOUR FIRST STRAP ON!
In our experience the biggest mistake peeps make when buying a first strap-on is having eyes bigger than their ****! And, whilst most love stra-on sex after their first go .. if anything puts a receptive lover off, its having a too-big dildo making its way towards them.
If a first strap-on is for a strap-on virgin ( lady-garden or anal) don't be afraid to think small!
DILDO OR HARNESS FIRST? WHICH WAY ROUND TO MAKE YOUR DECISION....
For a small , slim, or medium dildo, it doesn't matter which way round you choose your first strap on; chose the harness first & add a dildo .. or choose the dildo first and add your harness. If however, you do want your first Strap On to hold, (now or in the future) a large or wide dildo, it is better to choose the dildo first and then choose a compatible harness as not every harness can securely hold the bigger/heavier dildos securely.
CHOOSING YOUR FIRST DILDO...
For advice on choosing your first dildo, please read our How to Choose Your First Dildo Guide.
CHOOSING YOUR FIRST HARNES STYLE...
For your first harness, below we describe each style in order of popularity, together with how easy it is to put on, whether its suitable for all dildos / can take a 2nd dildo using dual tool harness adaptor / male-wearers etc.
1: Double Strap
Our most popular style of strap-on harness with customers rating of 5/5.
2 back straps divide between legs and curve around buttocks: this strap on is very comfortable to wear.
Made from soft leather: this strap on feels soft against you skin.
Range of lush colours.
Feels secure: This Strap On fastens with double D-rings so no buckle-pinch.
Front panel holds the dildo close.
Comes with 3 sizes of interchangeable rings:This Strap On can be used with different size dildos.
Ease of Use: Middling
Suitable for all our dildos
Suitable for male harness wearers
Compatible with a Dual Tool
Sizes range 8 - 24
Verdict: The popularity of our double strap harness shows that a first strap on doesn't have to be fool-proof to be a good first choice. The double strap harness is not a simple strap on, but once you've got the hang of putting it on, the Double Strap Harness offers really secure, comfortable and adaptable strap on action at a decent price.
2: Thigh Harness
Different: Rather than the thrust of a hip thrusting strap on play, a thigh harness offers a leg trembling experience!
Range of lush colours
Made from soft leather; sits softly against your skin
Secure wrap-around style fastens with wide elasticated strap secured with Velcro.
Takes thigh-humping to new heights ... or should we say depths?!
Can be worn by women and men.
Can be worn by 2 lovers at the same time for simultaneous thigh humping.
One can be worn on each leg to satisfy 2 lovers!
Ease of Use: Easy Peasy
In theory can be used with all dildos; in practice best with "average" size dildos as large dildos can slip (gravity!)
One Size fits most
Vedict: A thigh harness offers a totally different experience to a strap on for your hips. Either you will want to choose a thigh strap on for thigh-humping action or a hip strap on for pelvic thrust or get both and really wow your lover!
3: Corset Harness & Super Harness
Stylish and supremely comfortable, these strap on harnesses have a shapely back that snake around the lower back and hip to fully support your dildo - no matter how big the dildo!
Two back straps divide between the legs and curve around the buttocks: A supremely comfortable strap on that's flattering to wear and .
Back strap fasteners are riveted to the back panel: no need for positioning, just size adjustment.
Made from soft leather which feels soft against your skin
Range of Lush colours
Front panel holds the dildo close to the pubic bone.
Supplied with 3 sizes of interchangeable rings so it can be used with different sizes of dildos.
Compatible with a Dual Tool
Ease of Use: Middling
Verdict: An investment purchase - The corset/plain back strap on harness is our top of the range model! For your first strap on harness it could be too top dollar, unless you are absolutely sure you are going to love strapon sex and your harness will have many outings!
4: Tough Classic & Tough Deluxe
Made of thick leather or rubber
Fastens with buckles rather than D-Rings
Classic: simple ring for dildo
Deluxe: Dildo sits between a ring and a panel rather than against your pubic bone: some people find this more comfortable (less pube-pull!)
Long life expectancy as the leather/rubber is extremely tough
Quite heavy to wear
Compatible with all dildos
Available in black only
Verdict: Fans of this style of harness claim a strap on that fastens with buckles, made from a stiff material, is much more secure than a soft leather strap on fastening with d-rings. Foes say they are heavy and uncomfortable to wear. Eitherway a tough harness is a kinda butch style harness which will either appeal to you or it wont! :-)
5: Slip ON
Thong style harness offers speedy strap-on action.
Made from soft leather which sits comfortable against the skin
Range of lush colours
Deep elasticated side ensure secure fit
Sizes 8 - 16
Ease of Use: Easy Peasy
Dildo slips in a simple, ringless aperture.
Best for use with slimmer, lighter dildos .
Not suitable for male harness-wearers.
Not compatible with a Dual Tool
Verdict As quick to slip on as a pair of panties, its the perfect choice if you don't want to be fiddling with straps. Also, as it has no tell-tale fastenings, you can wear it under clothes without it being noticeable (though your dildo may be!).
6: Denim Harness
Tough demin, sewn with orange thread - looks the biz!
Wide front is flattering to larger tummys & gives extra feeling of security
Waistband fastens with velcro; quick and easy to get in and out
Non leather option
Compatible with a Dual Tool.
Best for use with average-slim dildos, as unlike leather, the dildo-hole cannot be worked wider
Ease of Use: Middling
One size fits most
Verdict The perfect choice is you are looking for a non-leather strapon.
Also see: Advice on Choosing a Dildo Advice on Choosing a First Strap On (General) Advice on Choosing a Dildo for Strap On Lesbian Sex Advice on Choosing a Strap On For a Man to Wear Advice on Choosing a Strap On For Pegging
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