Editing Gag (BDSM) (section)

=== Ball ===
A '''ball gag''' is usually a rubber or silicone sphere with a strap passing through its [[diameter]]. The most common diameter is {{convert|1.75|in}}, but other sizes can be found.<ref>{{cite web |title=BDSM – leather ball gags |url=http://en.allexperts.com/q/BDSM-2733/leather-ball-gags.htm |date={{date|2005-02-10|DMY}} |access-date={{date|2010-07-19|DMY}} |publisher=AllExperts |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101001035950/http://en.allexperts.com/q/BDSM-2733/leather-ball-gags.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date={{date|2010-10-01|DMY}} }}</ref>

The ball is strapped into the mouth behind the teeth, with the straps going around the head to secure it in place. They are used as a sign of control by the dominant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sextoyvibe.com/Sex-Toys/Bondage-and-Fetish/Gags-and-Muzzles.html |title=Gags and Muzzles |publisher=Sex Toy Vibe |access-date={{date|2011-01-19|DMY}} |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910014551/http://sextoyvibe.com/Sex-Toys/Bondage-and-Fetish/Gags-and-Muzzles.html |archive-date={{date|2018-09-10|DMY}} }}</ref> If the ball is very large, it may be difficult to insert behind the teeth or to remove it. The wearer can still be heard, but it renders their speech completely unintelligible, distorts their facial features, and causes drooling if the wearer attempts to talk.

A '''wiffle gag''' is a simple ball gag that replaces the standard solid rubber ball with a light plastic ball similar to the one used for the game of [[floorball]]. It is generally safer due to the constant airflow.