A Comparative Review of Goethals, Jones, and Access Denied

Submitted by: Bard

As always, Altairboy, it is my pleasure to make another small contribution to your wonderfully informative website.

I believe I am the only man thus far to own and use the Walter Goethals, William Jones, and Access Denied chastity belts. I know many of your readers are contemplating purchasing one of these. In my limited experience, these three are the premier stainless steel chastity belts made in the world today. But there is a major investment in time and money, as well as a significant risk that the belt will not fit properly, necessitating another round of expensive and time consuming readjustments. I will try to give your readers some idea of what to expect so they may make a somewhat informed purchase. I will compare these belts using the following categories: type, durability, security, comfort, long-term wearability, hygene, detectability, workmanship, fit, attractiveness, and overall opinion.

First, a brief personal history. My wife and I have been using chastity belts since May, 1997 to control my sexuality. It is a turn-on for us both. My longest period of continuous wear was 32 days in the Jones belt with no break at all. For the next year, my wife will be keeping me belted 24/7 except for one hour sex and shower periods at her option. I believe we will exceed the 32-day consecutive period within the next 4 months. We have three belts so I may be constantly confined with no fear of chaffing, rashes, soreness, etc. We will switch belts periodically to prevent this.

And now, some comparative information and reviews. These are my opinions only. Take them or leave them as you will. I suspect other body types may have different results. I am male, about 210 pounds, with a 46 inch chest, and a 38 inch waist. (I will leave the metrics to others). Flabbier than I would like, but I don't really have a "beer belly". Sorry ladies, but I am qualified only to comment on the male versions of these belts, although all three manufacturers offer female versions. And although I have heard that the Tolly belt is very good, I have never seen one in person, so I cannot comment. Nor have I used a chastity device such as the Bird Cage, which many have used and like very much.

TYPES

Photographs and more information on all three belts may be found elsewhere on this website:

The William Jones (WJ) and Access Denied (AD) belts are both of the Tolly design, with a front shield (or codpiece), a removable penis tube, chains that go around the buttocks, and a "barrel-hoop" style waistband. The Walter Goethels (WG) design has a penis tube that is welded to a hinged rod that goes between the legs. There is a hoop that goes around the anus to allow for defecation. And the rod swivels where it is attached to the rear of the waistband to allow for greater mobility. The penis tube on the WJ and AD belts are straight, very tight and open-ended, and full erections are impossible. The WG tube is fairly wide, curved and allows for a near-full erection, although the tube curves back between the legs. All three are, of course, designed for 24/7 use.

DURABILITY

I have had the WJ belt for six months, the AD for about one month, and the WG for only one week. I can say only that the WJ/AD design has a weakness in that it channels urine down through the "D" rings at the end of the shield that connects the chains to the shield. Although it is covered with a rubber boot, urine still may collect, posing a hygenic as well as durability problem. I have noticed that the acidity has caused the ring to discolor after some months of use. I think AB has also encountered this problem. I have not yet worn the AD belt long enough for this problem to surface, but it is the same design. I haven't used the WG long enough for any durability problems to surface. I will update this review when I have more experience. Except for this problem inherent in the WJ and AD design, all of the belts look and feel as though they will outlast me.

SECURITY

I have found that security in these belts are a function of fit and comfort. All three can achieve a good measure of security if they fit properly. They all use a traditional style padlock. Although their locking mechanisms differ, all are adequate and easy to use. The WJ and AD have two, the WG only one lock. I think they can all be removed with some difficulty using (carefully!) power tools, although I would not like to try to remove one I am wearing. The AD uses a heavier grade of stainless than the other two, so I believe that it must be more difficult to cut.

Since the WJ shield is sized too big for me (I am getting it adjusted), I can remove my penis from the tube if I pull the shield away from my body. But I am then in the most uncomfortable position of having my organ bent over to one side by the penis tube and shield and I cannot refit my penis into the tube without first removing the belt. And since I never have access to the keys, Mrs. Bard would be very upset when I ask her to release me. And, boys and girls, it is not nice to piss-off your keyholder.

The AD belt fits precisely. I must admit I had an advantage here. The beltmakers fitted me personally for my belt, and measured very carefully. The result is that there is no room for me to pull the shield away from the body. In addition, the tube is coated inside and out with Plastisol, a very, very tough rubberized coating. The tackiness adds some security since it is more difficult to slide the penis out than with the Jones bare metal tube. I have therefore not been able to remove my organ from the AD belt.

The WG is a different style. If it is adjusted properly, the penis tube presses firmly against the pubic bone and I find it impossible to remove my organ. If it is adjusted a fraction more loosely, however, I find that I can remove my penis from the tube, and reinsert it. Needless to say, Mrs. Bard has it properly adjusted so it is very secure. All in all, I would give the WG a slight edge in the security department if it is adjusted properly.

But one more word about security... There is no such thing as an absolutely secure CB. Given the time and proper tools, ANY belt may be removed. (Thank goodness!) But all three of these models are secure enough so that their removal would require another person with the proper tools and knowledge to use them, and would almost certainly destroy the belt in the process. And one slip might result in a very damaging experience. If they fit properly, all three belts give more than enough security for me.

COMFORT

Comfort and security are at different ends of the scale for all three belts. The tighter and more secure they are, the less comfortable they tend to be. The WJ and AD belts are not adjustable, so what you see is what you get. The WG is adjustable, but if you adjust it so you can remove yourself, what's the point? I believe that all three can offer reasonable comfort while maintaining good security, but it will take some effort from the wearer. Liberal use of baby powder, baby oils, creams, and some extra padding here and there are needed on all three to obtain reasonable long-term comfort. And the wearer has to hang in there long enough to become accustomed to the extreme confinement and to allow the belt and body to adjust themselves to each other. (The body has to do most of the adjusting, I am afraid). If your SO is like mine, you will have little choice to become very accustomed to the situation.

I have found that the barrel-hoop style waistband on the WJ and AD tend to cut into the skin where it rests on each hip bone. A thin piece of felt stuck under the waistband here does wonders to alleviate this problem. I have also found that the bare neoprene rubber of the waistband tends to stick to the skin. I use baby powder in between to fix this problem. I also find that liberal use of baby oil on the scrotum also allows the tube to slide more freely since it is tightly pressed up against the scrotal sac.

The WG waistband is a more anatomical fit since it curves up and over the hips. As a result, the pressure is spread over a much wider area than the WJ and AD belts. I have also heard from AB that the low-slung WG better fits those with "beer bellies". The closed-cell foam used in the WG is also kinder to the skin, so the powder is not needed. In the brief time I have been wearing it, however, I have experienced some chaffing between my butt cheeks where the anal loop rests. I have also had to place additional padding behind the lock plate where it presses against the pubic bone. I have not experienced the extreme intolerable pressure on the pubic bone that others seem to have had while sitting. But there is a lot of pressure and as such, the WG to me is not quite as comfortable as the other two, at least not after only one week of wear.

Mrs. Bard will see to it that I get many, many more weeks of wear over the next year and I would not be surprised if the WG eventually turns out to be at least as comfortable as the WJ and AD. The AD Plastisol-coated penis tube is a great advance over the WJ bare metal tube. The bare metal gave me a rash on my scrotum after only a few days. I have spent 32 days in the AD Plastisol tube with no problems. The inside of the WG tube is coated with a ceramic-like material that appears to be almost indestructible. But the tube and penis must be coated with gobs of heavy cream to reduce friction or irritation and swelling may result. In addition, the front shield on the AD is a bit narrower than the WJ and more comfortable, at least for me.

All in all, I would give the comfort edge to the AD belt, although you could hardly call any of them truly comfortable. They are, after all, made of steel!!! Oh... one other thing. I think it is easier to put on the WJ and AD belts than the WG, especially if you are installing it on yourself with no help. The WG standard model I have uses two screws which are rather awkward to install unless you get some help. Fortunately for me, Mrs. Bard is usually on hand to help.

LONG-TERM WEARABILITY

By this, I mean the ability to wear the belt for indefinite, consecutive periods without removal for even one second. I would not want to wear the WG belt for more than 5 days without removal to shower. The penis tube is sealed and it cannot be cleaned easily without removing it. In addition, the cream must be replaced to avoid swelling and chaffing. The instructions that came with the WG did advise this, and so do I.

I do find that a Water Pic shower head can be used to squirt water up through the drainage holes and down the top of the tube to provide at least some rinsing. I also find that cream (I use Nivea) may be applied by using a pump-bottle to squirt the cream down into the tube. There is just enough room to get the narrow pump nozzle in there. But even with these work-arounds, I would not want to remain in for longer than five days. The WJ/AD design uses an open penis tube, so it can be worn for much longer periods. I did not experience any real problems over my 32-days in the WJ belt (using the AD replacement tube), but I don't think I would want to be in any longer without at least a ten minute shower break. For long-term consecutive wear, the WJ/AD are the champs.

HYGENE

As I said above, the WJ/AD design allows for better hygene than the closed penis tube of the WG for long-term wear. But if you do not intend more than five consecutive day confinements, this should not be a drawback. For shorter confinement periods, all three allow for adequate cleaning. Urination, to my surprise, seems to be easier in the WG than the WJ or AD design. The WJ/AD design is a bit messy and you must clean yourself with mounds of toilet paper. The tube of the WG, however, drains quickly without wetting yourself, although sometimes it drains about ten seconds AFTER you pull up your trousers ("No matter how much you wiggle and prance, the last drop will always go in your pants."). Urination in all three belts must be done while sitting, of course. Walter advises using panty shields. I guess after you have accepted sitting to pee like a woman, accepting the use of panty shields is only a dribble away... Defecation is acceptable in all three... if the belt fits properly. If the WJ/AD shield is too long, or if the WG is not adjusted properly, you will have problems. I would give the edge here to the WJ/AD designed for long-term consecutive wear of five or more days. Otherwise, it is a toss-up.

DETECTABILITY

The WJ/AD is virtually undetectable in normal clothing. You will have problems in tight jeans since the locks will show. The bulges are not big, but they are in the wrong spots and does not look like a man's normal bulge. I have no problems, though, since my clothes are fairly loose-fitting. If I have had a problem (and this will surprise some of you), it is not with sight, but with SOUND. The waistband on both the WJ and AD belts tend to loosen over time where the lock is affixed, and you may squeak a bit when you walk when the joint flexes. I have used a lubricant on the posts to lessen this, as well as a rubber washer to cut down on the movement. You also have to remember to ease yourself down on the toilet seat of a public restroom. Sit down too vigorously and you will sound like the ghost of Marley on Christmas eve! The WG is absolutely undetectable from the front, even in tight clothing. If anything, the absence of a bulge might be noticeable. The waistband in the rear tends to show since it is heavily padded and is rather thick. There is no clear cut advantage here. All belts are virtually undetectable wearing normal clothing.

WORKMANSHIP

The winner here is WG by far. I must say, though, that the WJ/ AD design does not require a high degree of workmanship and both are very well-made for the design. But the WG design does require a great deal of workmanship and Walter seems to be up to the task. I can understand why he takes so long to build these. It must take a very long time to build the curved tube and coat the inside of it with the ceramic-like material. This is the work of a true craftsman. On the other hand, Walter is quoting delivery schedules of nine months or more (it took me seven months to get mine). I would not be surprised if Walter increases his prices substantially. Such quality takes time and money. I would give the advantage here to WG, but the other two are as good as they have to be given their design.

FIT

The WJ did not fit well. The shield was too long and the chains too short. I am having it adjusted. My adventures with this are documented somewhere in AB's site. I think the problems were mostly that we mismeasured. The AD belt fit perfectly, but we had the makers measure me and we also had the WJ belt to use as a template. The WG (SURPRISE) fit perfectly coming out of the box, using the standard adjustment Walter suggests. But it is adjustable for weight changes in several ways. I would give the edge here to the WG since it is adjustable. But with any of these, (1) follow the measuring instructions PRECISELY, (2) have someone else measure (preferably someone you love... or at least LIKE a lot), (3) remeasure... and remeasure, and (4) make sure you discard the pen or pencil after you are finished.

ATTRACTIVENESS

Mrs. Bard prefers the look of the WG. I have the unpolished version. The polished version might even look better. She does also like the look of the WJ/AD belts, but from what she tells me, I would give a small edge to WG. My opinion is that the male WG is very obviously male. When I am wearing the WJ or AD, it is not as easy to tell the male and female models at a casual glance. If you want to look like a macho man, choose the WG, if you want a unisex look, the WJ/AD is for you.

OVERALL OPINION

If I were looking for only one belt right now and I did not yet have one, of these three, I would pick the AD. The reasons?
  • 1. The style allows for reasonably comfortable, long-term wear with good hygene.
  • 2. The Plastisol-coated penis tube is, in my opinion, a major improvement over the bare metal tube supplied with the Jones.
  • 3. I think the AD is less expensive than either the WJ or WG (but I am not sure, since the WG price seems to change with exchange rates).
  • 4. The AD makers are quoting a 6-week turnaround. I waited 4 1/2 months for my Jones, and I believe Walter is straining to meet 9-month turnaround commitments. Nine months is a long time to wait...
  • 5. The AD makers have switched to a one-piece extruded rubber waistband ( the WJ uses three pieces affixed to the metal band with two-faced tape). They are replacing the waistband on my AD belt with the one-piece model, but I do not yet have it. It SHOULD be an improvement, however.
  • 6. The AD shield and waistband is a little narrower and the chains slightly smaller than the WJ, which is a little more comfortable, at least for me.
  • 7. AD is located in N.Y., which still accepts U.S. dollars, I believe. The exchange rate hassle purchasing a belt from Walter in Belgium is not a deal-breaker, but it is a nuisance. (This is, of course, an advantage to our U.S. readers. Our European friends might find it easier to purchase through Walter.)
  • 8. The AD allows for very good security if it fits properly.

Again, these are my opinions only. And I did have some small, (but helpful, I hope) input on the AD design. So I guess it is only natural that I would tend to prefer that model. But I have tried to write this review as honestly as I can. Truthfully, I don't think anyone would be disappointed in any of these models, as long as it fits properly. I think they are the best out there.

I hope this helps your readers, AB.

Sincerely,
Bard

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