Strap On
A strap on is a harness that holds a phallic object. It can be used for penetrating another person similar to the motion of thrusting using a penis, or by the other person "riding" it.
A classic harness is worn around the hips/waist and upper thighs of the person wearing it to give them the leverage needed to use it with a hip thrusting motion when penetrating another person. Some strap on harnesses are also built more like underwear and have less leverage, but sit nicer visually on the body or be more comfortable. Some harnesses allow for anal and vaginal access of the wearer, where as others fit more snugly. Other types of harness can be worn on the thigh, hand, or even face.
Most harnesses will have an attachment system to attach different dildos to it. This could be a system like vac-u-lock, a screwing system, or using a ring to hold a dildo in place. Some strap on harnesses also come with options for the wearer to have insertables on the inside or have a small vibrator added to stimulate their genitals.
An alternative strap on is the "strapless" strap on where a person with a vagina can insert the end of the dildo-shaped object into themselves for leverage without extra straps holding it up. Parts of "strapless" strap on may be built to rest on the clitoris to also stimulate the wearer too, however many people will use this form of strap on with tights or other clothing to keep it in position.
A strap on can be used for penetrative sex with a vagina, pegging, or double penetration where a single person with a penis uses it as well as a strap on in one go. A strap on generally enables anyone to penetrate their partner - regardless if they do or do not have a penis.
In some dynamics a strapon may be used by a submissive person who is not allowed to experience stimulation from having penetrative sex with the penetration receiving Dominant person. The act by the submissive person is usually fully service oriented and is sometimes paired with a chastity belt or chastity cage.
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