BD1791 I have consistently read that the wire is easier to use the bathroom than the opening and that the wire is more comfortable. Do you disagree with that?
Ofc I can't refute your perceptions, yet if you say "consistently" I'd carefully say I'm not in full agreement. I'd rather say it's mostly a matter of personal preference, and - unless we have twice or thrice the budget - we often can test only one configuration "hands-on" (you know what I mean).
Then there is multiple dimensions of comfort. From ease of use on the toilet itself, whether it's possible and makes sense for you to hold parts of the belt away, to the topics of cleaning & maintenance comfort of body and belt…
Not to mention other aspects like general sitting comfort, security aspects etc. Which might again depend on intended purposes of the belt …
Arbitrary examples: Do you feel better with rigid steel, e.g. because the aspect of protection against rape/ sexual assault plays a significant role? Do you have plans to continue using the belt after marriage, for same purposes as before and/or for recreational use - maybe even as stimulation in your partnership? How important is discretion? And it can get really much into nerdy details, up to things like the furniture of places where you dwell often... (If s.o. thinks this gets absurd, I mention a hint: Suspicious chain imprints on pillows and sofas... It's all happened.) 🤓
Apropos, during your reading, did you already read this older thread: https://unwedchastity.org/d/72-rear-configuration-of-the-belt/246 ?
I just mention for further reference. Perhaps you know all these, already. Still I'd take it just as hints what to pay attention for, not as vote what is the "right" configuration or so. No official survey or statistics.
And you know … Even if we had statistics about how many people use which configuration and how satisfied they were, it's significance would unfortunately still be limited. As often, there may be huge majorities actual or perceived, but if you belong to the minority with different needs ... 🤷
IIRC, there are people who have experience with multiple belts, ideally of different rear configurations. Maybe these can provide additional aspects.
Mods: If this exceeds the scope of Introductions, I suggest outsourcing into own thread.
