I don't know if people are interested or if there is a better place to post this so sorry if we have an update thread somewhere.

I am now officially locked in my belt without access to the key. We had a nice night together last night and then he locked me in the belt and he now has all of the keys. It's going well physically but I'm not sure how I feel about it emotionally. I'm still sorting through how different it feels to know I can't take the belt off whenever I want and it's not his decision.

    BD1791 I found that emotional scare quite hard at first, when you realise that it’s out of your control. I remember crying a lot at first. It does get easier though, I promise.

      BD1791
      Indeed I had the same experience. In the beginning during the habituation period you know I can get out again in a few hours. But later comes the realization it is definitely. Emotionally a tough time, but you get used to it quickly.

        BD1791 Super understanding and patient but I also think he liked telling me no πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜’

        this is exactly how a good key holder should be, he should support you, help you, but the belt remains locked. πŸ˜‚
        I think it is very brave that you have now taken this step. πŸ™‚

          BD1791 I think it's a good step and I hope after adjusting to it you will enjoy it. Can you explain a bit how everything is planned for you?

          How many openings, how can you end it, things like that?

            Sara2001 I think I'm adjusting fairly well. He's also been very understanding with everything. I'm wearing 24/7 now but tomorrow I have a very high stress hearing at the courthouse with all the metal detectors so he said I don't have to wear to work tomorrow. Eventually I will be wearing to that courthouse but my first day doing that will be on a more normal day and not a stressful one.

            We are kind of playing openings by ear right now. He likes having access to me when we are together so if we are together then I don't wear the belt at night. When we are not together it's only off for supervised showers. He has a camera I have to have on so he can see I'm not going anything I'm not supposed to while cleaning. He is letting me out more than I probably need to be for cleaning. I'm not sure how long it's safe to go in between showing with the belt off but so far it's been every other day. I've seen people say once a week is enough but I'm worried about infection so... I don't know if I could go a week without cleaning out of the belt. Do you guys have thoughts on that?

            As far as ending it, he has final say. I can go to him and tell him I want to not wear the belt anymore and my reasons but he gets to decide if I have to wear it or not. I honestly can't think of a good reason to end it unless I want to do things I'm not supposed to do. I think the belt is just my new way of life.

              BD1791 Do you guys have thoughts on that?

              there are some users who have less cleaning breaks, but i would clean you and the belt thoroughly at least once a day. im being monitored while during this, i think then it should work for you too

                From my experience I can say with a lot of effort when showering/cleaning with the belt, it's possible to prevent an infection. I believe from a technical point of view it could even be possible without any openings ever, but this would definitely be very inconvenient. From my experience I can say that it works for a very long time with one unbelted cleaning per week but more is definitely better.

                • Ines replied to this.

                  BD1791 I've seen people say once a week is enough but I'm worried about infection so... I don't know if I could go a week without cleaning out of the belt.

                  I get a bath twice a week, supervised, with the belt off. When I have a bath the belt is cleaned too. I shower daily of course, which isn’t as good as bathing without the belt but it seems to keep me clean enough.

                    Sara2001 I believe from a technical point of view it could even be possible without any openings eve

                    No, I think it is not possible, even merely remove removing scales of dead skin from the perineum area or proper cleaning of the folds and mucous membranes, is not something that can be done without removing the belt.

                      Ines Okay never is maybe not possible, but with bathing and stuff, it's technically possible for a very long time. I don't say I suggest it or that it's a good choice, I just say that I think it's possible for weeks.

                        Sara2001

                        I understood you, do not worry, I just wanted underline it, not for you an rest of normal experienced people, but for maybe a newbie that can be lurking.

                        Sara2001 I just say that I think it's possible for weeks.

                        it is possible, i know 2 or 3 years ago we did a joint experiment with the bra, you wanted to know how long it is possible because of a holiday and i also tested it.

                        You can do that once in a while, but not on a regular basis, in that case I agree with @Ines.

                        a month later

                        BD1791 Any updates on moving to 24/7 wearing? Have you worn your belt yet to the infamous metal detector courthouse?

                          11 days later

                          Bryan I got an infection and then a tattoo on my hip so I had to take a little break but it's back on and I have worn it 24 hours at a time now. It's getting more comfortable but sleeping is a real challenge. I like to sleep on my side normally but can't really do that with this belt. My neosteel is finally on its way and I got thigh bands with that one. Hopefully I don't regret that later πŸ˜‚