Asylum Mouth Hook Gag

Date: (02 October 2011)

The Asylum Hook Claw Mouth Spreader is the latest point in my search for something that holds the mouth open and also leaves enough room for a cock (because, let's face it, that's the main reason you want an open mouth, isn't it?)

This is a scary-looking toy, which lends itself to a bit of roleplay, but might put off somebody inexperienced. However, once it's in place, it does what it's supposed to do.

The hooks are shiny and well made, with no edges that might catch, and the nylon strap is securely sewn and well finished; this toy is not going to fall apart on you.

Getting the hooks in place is a little tricky, as you need to avoid getting them between the teeth, and if you've got a small mouth that could be almost impossible. Once they're in place they're actually not horribly uncomfortable, as long as you don't try to close your mouth, and as long as the strap is pulled as tight as possible. This is another reason I'd say this is something for people who've been playing with mouth toys for a while. If the strap isn't really, really tight the hooks will slip and come out quite easily.

To tighten the strap there is a single sliding buckle, which can lead to one side of the mouth getting pulled more than the other (two adjusters would possibly have been better) and you then end up with an uneven pull on the lips. Unfortunately, the adjuster slides a little too easily, and can slip a little once you've adjusted it, which means the strap ends up slightly looser than you aimed for.

I wouldn't want to be wearing this spreader for long, even when it's adjusted properly, but it does a wonderful job of making sure you can't close your mouth, and could make for some fun photos.