***Preparing for Locktober - Guide*** 1️⃣ **Choosing the ri..

***Preparing for Locktober - Guide*** 1️⃣ **Choosing the right keyholder.** You should feel comfortable with the person you trust to hold your keys. You should have clear rules, expectations and a commitment to each other. Again - you must feel SAFE. That the dominant understands you, and in any emergency will support you and go out of their way to help you. 2️⃣ **Choosing the right chastity device.** There are various options available, from metal cages to silicone cages. Consider factors such as material, ease of cleaning, key strength, ring diameter and cage length. You need to measure your penis in different states to find the right ring and cage size. I recommend getting 2-3 different ring sizes for the same cage, especially if it's your first time. Keep in mind that the better the quality of your device, the less likely it is that you will have to end your lock early. A cage with rough edges may be only slightly uncomfortable in the short term, but within 31 days this discomfort can turn into real harm. In addition to a chastity device suitable for long term wear, it's worth getting a soothing cream. Some of my subs have tried coconut oil and aloe vera gel during individual ownership. One guy used an aftershave gel to keep the cage from harming it during the day. You have to pick a product that you are comfortable with. 3️⃣ **Mental preparation.** Locktober is not only a physical experience, but also a mental one. Prepare yourself for the anticipation and desire that will increase as the month progresses. It will be hard on you, but it will be worth it, I promise. 4️⃣ **Be prepared to devote at least an hour a day to your Challenge** for cage hygiene, reflection, journaling, and discussing your feelings with your dominant. 5️⃣ **If you have a partner, you need to think about how to tell them that you want to try this experience.** I realize that this topic raises a lot of potential anxiety and controversy. So I will soon write a post about common chastity issues and cover this topic in more detail. 6️⃣ **You need to decide on the degree of intensity.** It is worth answering the question - how much chastity is your experience of chastity? There are two options for completing this challenge - easy level for beginners and traditional level. The easy level challenge is to block as much of the month as possible with the option to unblock as much as you need. If you already have experience locking for several days at a time, I think you should try the traditional locktober: for a full 31 days.