A cleave gag is a basic material gag that is tied behind the head and held between the teeth. A cleave gag is a very basic gag. While it is easy to procure and use, it rarely prevents the wearer from speaking. Cleave gags and other types of gags are often used in bondage play.
A cleave gag may also be known as a cloth gag.
Occasionally, a knot is tied in the center of a cleave gag so that it can be used as a ball gag. It is important for those who enjoy the use of gags to understand that using one involves the risk of asphyxiation, vomiting, and choking. In BDSM, safewords, sounds, or symbols are often used so that a participant wearing a gag may indicate distress and be released. No one wearing a gag should ever be left alone for any period of time.
