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How to Choose & Put On a Strap-On Harness

How to Choose & Put On a Strap-On Harness - Sh! Women's Store

Many customers ask how to choose the right strap-on and how different styles impact ease of use, comfort, and how securely they hold the dildo. If you are wondering the same, this article has everything you need!

Our range of strap-on harnesses may look complicated, but essentially there are just two styles to choose from.

  • Strap-on with two back straps: This style is worn jock-style and has two leg-straps that divide between your legs.
  • Underwear-style strap-on harness: This style is worn like a pair of underpants.

Why Choose a Harness with Two Back Straps?

  • The two back straps divide between your legs and curve around your buttocks. This makes it very comfortable to wear and keeps your sexy bits accessible.

  • Made from soft leather in a variety of lush colours, these harnesses sit softly and securely against the skin. They fasten with D-rings, so there's no buckle-pinch.

  • A front panel holds the dildo close to the pubic bone. Every harness comes with three (3) sizes of interchangeable O-rings so it can be used with different sizes of dildos.

  • Wide adjustability within the sizes means partners can often share the same strap-on.

Three Different Styles of Strap-On Harness with Two Back Straps

2-Strap Simple Harness

This is our best-selling strap-on harness.

  • Less expensive
  • Wide range of sizes 
  • The most popular style of strap-on harness, with customers rating it 5/5
  • This harness is suitable for male & penis-owning harness wearers. Simply position the front panel (which holds the dildo) slightly above your own equipment or on your lower stomach.
  •  Avaliable in four different colours.
  • XS 6-10 | Small 10-12 | Medium 12-14 | Large 14-16 | XL 16-20 | XXL 20-24

A 2-strap harness in  black leather

Wide-Back Strap-On Harnesses

A plain-back strap-on harness in purple leather and a corset-back harness in gold

Why Choose a Strap-On Harness with a Wide Back?

  • A wide-back harness is stylish and comfortable with a shapely back panel that hugs your lower back and hips to fully support your dildo, no matter how large or heavy the dildo you choose.

  • Double D-ring fasteners are riveted to main panel so there is no need to position the leg straps on the waistband; simply pull them tight for the perfect size adjustment.

How to Choose the Right Size Strap-On Harness

Ever mindful that folks are not created one size, we offer a large range of sizes in our strap-on harnesses. If anything, our sizes come up on the larger side of traditional sizes, so if you are on the cusp of sizes, it's best to choose the smaller option. The thing to remember is that whilst strong, soft leather is supple and will stretch over time.

If you find that the adjustable leg straps are long once you've pulled your harness tight, just tuck them behind the hip straps to get them out of the way. 

How to Put On 2-Strap Harnesses

Whether you choose a wide-back strap-on or a more simple style, putting on and getting out of 2-strap harnesses is the same.

How to Put On A 2 Strap Harness

  1. If you can wiggle the harness past your hips without undoing it, simply loosen the front straps through the D-rings to leave 3-5cm at the ends.
  2. If you can't wiggle in, simply undo one front strap before stepping in.
  3. Step into the front leg loops, just like a pair of pants.
  4. Pull it up so the back panel sits on your lower back.
  5. Position the front panel over your pubic area.
  6. Slip your dildo through the ring so it nestles against your pubic area and adjust as necessary.
  7. Tighten the front leg straps by pulling them down evenly and equally in a downward direction.
  8. For a really secure fit, bend forward at the hips and pull front straps of the dildo harness again.
  9. To remove the harness, undo a front strap and step out.

Pro Tip: You don't need to undo the lacing on the corset harness - it's purely for decoration :)

Underwear-Style Strap-On Harnesses

Thong, brief or pant-style strap-on harnesses are worn like a pair of underpants. This style can only be shared with a partner who is the same clothing size as you.

Purple thong-style harness
RodeoH Fabric Strap-On Harness Rodeoh Dildo Harness Pants: Black

 Why Choose an Underwear-Style Strap-On?  

  • Speedy strap-on action along with secure and comfortable fit
  • No fiddling with harness straps or doing adjustments
  • No tell-tale fastenings; can be worn discreetly under your clothes
  • Best for use with slimmer, lighter dildos

Thong harness: XS  8-10  | Small 10-12  | Medium 12-14 | Large 14-16

Rodeoh harness briefs: XS 23-24 inch waist - 4XL 46-49 inch waist

How to put on a Thong or Pant Style Strap On

  • Simply step in and pull up exactly like a thong/pair of pants.
  • Slip your dildo in through the hole in the front and position as necessary. 
  • To remove, simply roll down and step out.
Sex educator in pinstripe dress holds two underwear-style strap-on harnesses

If you have any questions about strap-ons, harnesses or other goodies, we are here to offer honest and friendly advice :)

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