How does something as simple as a key become sexy? We use various keys to get into our house, start our car and even use the yucky gas station restroom. How did keys become a symbol for love?
A key is a symbol for monogamous relationship since only one key will fit one lock. Despite the world having millions of combinations of keys and locks, only one key will open one lock. This symbol seemingly was inspired by an ancient custom which originated in China where lovers lock a padlock and throw away the key symbolic of the permanence of a bond between two people.
The lock and key symbolize trust, permanence and exclusive love and emotional bond between two people. Keys may take on an additional meaning for us but they never give up their representation of a special bond between two people.
Locktober is an annual event when a man surrenders his sexual behavior to his partner. Generally, a man wears a cage on his penis to prevent access for the full month of October. A full months worth of being locked up, and not having access to the key. One month, No unlocking, No Mercy and No exception to the rule.
Male chastity is nothing new and today's cages are similar to models that were designed back in the 1950's in the BDSM scene. Since that time, cages have gone more mainstream although still considered somewhat fringe. Cages are now mass produced and much cheaper to purchase than the custom devices of yesteryear. Now you can purchase very nice plastic, silicone and metal cages ranging from about $25 to $50.
The rules can vary from one couple to the next but generally it simply involves staying locked for the entire month of October. Some couples have a reward for staying locked for the entire month and others, a punishment for ending early. You can decide what is right for your particular relationship. If you are new to chastity, I recommend that you start small. …
