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Ball Gags and ring gags
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OTM (over-the-mouth) gag
This type of gag is often described in fiction as preventing the subject from speaking, using soft materials like scarves and bandannas. In practice it does not silence the subject very effectively. The long scarf or bandanna is pulled over the subject's mouth and tied at the back of his/her head. Images of OTM gags, usually applied on women, had been prevalent since the film serials of the early 1900s. For this reason, the OTM gag is associated with the typical damsel in distress. It is also sometimes called the "detective gag" because many of its first appearances were in crime serials.
Ball gag
A ball gag is usually made of rubber or silicone in the shape of a sphere with a strap passing through its diameter. Ball gags are mostly used in BDSM activities, but they have been observed in the media, especially in a humorous or bizarre context.
A Clockwork Orange, Hostel, Pulp Fiction, Scary Movie, Candyman 3 and not suprisingly, The Notorious Bettie Page contain ball gag scenes, and they have been observed at least twice in The Simpsons (Chief Wiggum, Snake, and Marge, specifically), and have even been featured in a video game, True Crime: Streets of L.A. The sequel, True Crime: New York City, uses a ball gag icon to represent "sex crime" evidence the player collects.
In use, the ball is strapped into the mouth behind the teeth, with the straps going around the head to secure it in place. If the ball is very large, it may be difficult to push it into place behind the teeth, or to remove it. It is advisable to test a ballgag before using it for a prolonged period. It might feel OK for a few minutes, but it can make the jaw very sore. A ball gag's purpose is more of humiliation rather than silence; the wearer can still be heard, but it renders his or her speech completely unintelligible, and should the wearer insist on attempting to talk, excessive drooling will result.
Drooling can also be induced by pulling the gagged person's lip for a minute. Once drooling starts, it is almost impossible to stop.
