In this BDSM gas mask for breathplay review I test the fetish gear from MEO for fit, comfort and kink potential. You’ll discover how it feels to wear, what accessories can expand its use, and the vital safety practices you must follow before trying it in a scene.
Quick verdict: A striking, kinky gas mask that fits securely with multiple straps and offers strong sensory deprivation. Comfortable when fitted correctly, with clear visor visibility and a tight seal. For fuller breathplay control you will likely want add-ons like a hose or restrictor. Treat it as advanced BDSM gear and follow strict safety and signals.
- Best for: Breathplay scenes, sensory deprivation, power-exchange aesthetics
- Good to know: Speech is muffled, accessories may be needed for advanced use
- Safety: Pre-agree signals, constant monitoring, no solo play
Highlights
- Multiple adjustable straps for a snug, secure fit
- Clear visor and internal airflow area for positioning
- Connection point for hose or restrictor accessories
- Strong sensory deprivation vibe with muffled speech and reduced smell
- Comfortable when sized and set up correctly
- Advanced gear that requires safety planning and trusted partners
The MEO gas mask was sent as part of a package destined for my sex toy tester team, but I just couldn’t help myself. I used to have a kinky gas mask, then through circumstances it became lost to me. Now, at last, I have a mask of my own to play with once again. Thanks MEO!
BDSM Gas Masks
There is something about gas masks. I do not have a specific fetish for them, but they are unashamedly kinky. There is no hiding one of these strapped to your face… unless you happen to have a body bag kink as well, I suppose. Maybe it is because I have seen gas masks in the context of BDSM and kink so much. I am not of an era or location where gas masks fill me with dread or sadness, although of course I am aware of and despise that these things often need to be used for non-kinky reasons.
Not mine, though – the MEO gas mask is 100% for pleasure. Maybe that is the key which unlocks my fascination with these items; a perverse enjoyment of turning the world on its head, using such a symbol of non-consensual repression, control and fear as an extreme expression of consensual pleasure and absolute freedom, instead.
Gas masks are unashamedly kinky and loaded with symbolism. If you are curious about the wider meaning of collars, flags and BDSM icons, my article on BDSM symbols and meanings might interest you.
Anyway, enough of my musing. What is the MEO mask like? How do you use it? How on earth do you put it on, how does it feel, and what are you supposed to do when it is there?
Packaging
A look at the MEO packaging for the fetish gas mask
The packaging for the mask is exquisitely basic, a simple transparent sealed bag which is small and easily disposed of. There was an advertorial flyer in the bag. I thought it might have instructions on it but it did not.
Taking the mask from the packet it is quite clear at once how you are meant to put it on. Just like plenty of other headgear the instructions are self-evident; put on head, adjust straps.
Fitting
Actually, when it came to putting the mask on, there was a tiny bit more to it. You need to put your chin in the cupped area designed for it, inside, and make sure your nose is low enough so it is level with the internal air-flow regulator. This will also mean you can see clearly through the visor part of the mask.
Clear look at the mask from the front, rear side with straps and close-up of the internal face portion
Once on my head it was then pretty easy to adjust the straps (two below jawline, two to the sides and two more on the top of my head) so the MEO BDSM Breath Control Gas Mask was absolutely snug and secure on my head and face without any gaps in the rubber-to-skin seal.
Holding the fastenings of the mask in my fingers and showing how to adjust the straps
How It Feels
The MEO BDSM Breath Control Gas Mask is surprisingly comfortable to wear. I know it might look scary, but I did not find it claustrophobic or suffocating in the slightest (while wearing alone, without any of the air-flow areas blocked, of course!).
The straps, when adjusted to my exact head size, meant that the mask did not feel too heavy and did not swing or cause chafing. I could almost forget I was wearing it… apart from the fact I had a giant black gas mask attached to my face, of course.
Cara Sutra wearing the MEO mask
Gas Masks and Breath Play
It had been some years since I last wore a gas mask, and then not for any real length of time. My partner and I have toyed with breath play and I have really enjoyed it, but that has been with his hands round my throat, his hands over my mouth, his cock in my mouth and fingers pinching my nose shut til I gag on his cock… you get the picture.
In D/s sessions outside of the bedroom I am a Domme, therefore I am not the one who would typically be wearing a gas mask, although they have become popular for photo shoots and fetish fashion purposes, regardless of BDSM orientation. Gas masks are usually worn by submissives or the one submitting in a particular scene or session, because of the mask’s role in breath play and as a tool through which the Dom/me or Top can exert their control.
Connections
Showing the filter area and connector for hose
At the bottom of the mask, as you look at it head on, there is a circular area to which a hose can be connected. In ordinary gas masks this would be where you connect the hose to an air cylinder so that the person could breathe safely while travelling through actual or potential hostile-gas areas.
I do not have any cylinders of interesting gases to connect to this mask; not even nitrous oxide, as tempting as that would be. I do not have a pipe or hose which connects to the circular area either. With just the mask alone the use is pretty limited, but it does make a fantastic feature in my bedroom products collection, whether as a kinky fashion accessory or to wear in bed while he has his way with me.
Uses
Besides an undeniably funky and supremely kinky piece of wardrobe, the MEO BDSM Breath Control Gas Mask does have a couple of other uses.
Sensory Deprivation
Cara Sutra relaxes on bed wearing the mask, moody in black and white photography
When wearing the mask, I am obviously limited as to what I can put into my mouth. It is totally covered by the mask. My talking is limited, to say the least. It is incredibly muffled. I cannot smell anything either, other than the material of the mask itself, which I find quite erotic but that is personal taste of course. My hearing is not limited with this particular type of gas mask, as it does not cover my ears. My sight is not too impaired either, but it is quite blinkered while wearing the mask. This is easily fixed with the use of a blindfold under the mask.
If you enjoy this style of play, see my complete sensory deprivation kink guide for techniques and safety.
Forced or Easier* Inhalation
While reading on-site reviews at MEO.de, I noticed a theme. Many customers use masks in combination with poppers, also known as room odourisers. Poppers (alkyl nitrites, commonly amyl nitrite) are often used for their quick head-rush and the fact that many people find anal sex easier and more comfortable when using them. My partner and I have both used poppers, and while he quite likes the effect I find that they make me feel a bit ill and I get a long lasting headache. There may also be other risks involved with using poppers, so please do your research and make the right decision for you. Anyway, I am not here to advise on poppers…
Cara Sutra wearing the mask in a dark, gritty photo
If using the mask in combination with something you inhale, then an additional accessory might be needed. This should be taken into account when budgeting, especially considering that the mask itself costs over £100 at the time of writing. Inhalation through the air valves on the mask alone might be difficult if also enjoying bondage or sex, for example, so buying a separate hose could come in useful.
A curious accessory that I am considering purchasing is an air flow restrictor from MEO. The wearer then only has a 6mm hole through which to breathe, which I believe would lead to me having to force myself to be calm in the face of less air and potential panic. So there is the external control of the Top in the scene, and the internal control needed in order to keep breathing.
There is also the option with this device to put some poppers on a small piece of cotton wool in the opening; again, this is down to your personal thoughts on poppers usage.
We have had some very fun times using the MEO BDSM Breath Control Gas Mask and just his hand to restrict air, although I have to take it easy with breath play these days as I am prone to headaches the next day if the session goes on too long.
*Depending on your kinks; also, “forced” here refers to the specific kink of consensual non-consent, where enjoyment is gained from the bottom or sub roleplaying resistance, when in fact consent is given through the non-use of their provided and respected BDSM safeword or traffic lights.
Stay Safe
Finally, and as with all BDSM activities, it is imperative to always arrange, accept and respect a way for all participants to safe out of the activity. As I cannot talk clearly with the mask on, we use either finger signals or I have a little bell I can ring. Then all activity stops immediately, and I am released at once.
Because speech is muffled, non-verbal safing-out is crucial. My piece on safe words and traffic lights explains how to structure and use these signals effectively.
Dramatic black and white photo of Cara Sutra wearing the mask
Apparently, there is some controversy in the BDSM scene as to whether gas masks are SSC or RACK (safe, sane and consensual vs risk aware, consensual kink). Although I largely follow the SSC way of BDSM, I have nothing against fetish masks. In part this is because I do not see an inanimate object as being, by itself, dangerous. Anything is dangerous if used incorrectly; for example, if you made someone swallow a feather tickler, or use that cute bullet vibrator up your bum. Things do not have to look dangerous in order to cause you harm. What causes harm are the people using the items. Incorrect use, and a lack of respect for someone’s safety, consent, or both.
Debate often arises over safety frameworks in kink. If you are new to the terms SSC and RACK, see my guide on BDSM safety principles explained.
Only play with someone you absolutely and 100% trust to keep you from harm at all times, no matter what else is going on at the time. Someone who will listen for and immediately respond to your agreed upon safing-out method. And someone who values you enough to prioritise your safety even if a time comes when you have not felt like you want to, or felt able to, safe out quite yet.
Verdict
The MEO BDSM Breath Control Gas Mask is a striking piece of fetish gear that delivers secure fit, strong sensory deprivation and serious breathplay potential. While it benefits from optional add-ons like a hose or restrictor, it remains an exciting and versatile tool for advanced BDSM scenes. Clear instructions and bundled accessories would make it even better, but overall it is a quality piece of kit that has earned a place in my collection.
Score: 9/10
Approx. price: £117 from MEO.de
For more inspiration on essential kit, my BDSM gear guide covers everything from restraints to sensory tools.
BDSM Gas Mask FAQ
How do I fit the MEO BDSM gas mask correctly?
Place your chin in the internal cup, align your nose with the internal airflow area, then tighten the six straps until you have a snug seal and clear visor visibility.
Is the mask comfortable to wear?
Yes, when adjusted to your head size it feels secure and comfortable. Speech is muffled and smell reduced, which adds to the sensory deprivation feel.
Do I need accessories for breathplay?
For advanced control you may want a compatible hose or a restrictor. Budget for add-ons if you plan more intense scenes.
Is it safe for breathplay?
Treat it as advanced BDSM gear. Never play solo, pre-agree nonverbal signals, monitor constantly and stop immediately if there is discomfort or panic.
Can I speak clearly while wearing it?
Speech is heavily muffled. Plan nonverbal safing-out methods such as finger signals or a bell.
Where to Buy
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