Sportsheets Deep Dive Strap On Harness

The Sportsheets Deep Dive is an entry-level strap-on harness made from water-friendly fabrics, so it can go into the shower, the bath or the pool as easily as the bedroom. It fits hips up to 60 inches, takes most flared-base dildos through a swappable rubber O-ring, and is a sensible first harness for couples who want to try pegging or strap-on sex without committing to leather.

What it's made of and why that matters

The harness is polyester and polypropylene webbing with a velboa (soft, short-pile) backing where it touches the skin. Webbing doesn't soak up water the way leather or cotton does, so it won't go heavy and soggy when wet, and it dries far quicker afterwards. That is what makes Deep Dive suitable for wet play. It also means you can rinse it clean rather than having to condition it.

Fitting the strap-on harness

Step into the leg loops and pull the waistband up so the O-ring sits on the pubic bone, not lower on the soft tissue. There are four adjustment points; tighten the waist first, then the two rear straps, then fine-tune until the ring feels anchored. You should be able to slide two fingers under any strap. A harness that's too loose lets the dildo droop and wobble, which makes thrusting awkward, while a tight one digs in quickly.

Spend a minute moving around before getting started: kneel, lean forward and thrust gently. If the dildo points downward, pull the rear straps a little tighter.

First-time tips for both partners

Wearing a strap-on takes practice, because the dildo doesn't give the wearer feedback the way a body part would. Go slowly, use plenty of lube and let the receiving partner guide the angle with a hand at first. Positions where the receiver is on top, or lying on their side, give them control over depth and pace, which makes early sessions far more relaxed. Check in often and laugh off any slips.

Choosing a dildo for it

Deep Dive has no dildo included. The rubber O-ring measures 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) and is interchangeable, and it accepts most dildos with a flared base. Measure the shaft just above the base before buying: it needs to pass through the ring, while the flare must be wider so it can't pull through. Lighter, medium-sized silicone toys suit this fabric harness most. Very heavy or extra-long dildos tend to sag in a soft harness and are easier to control in a stiffer leather one.

A good example is the ROMP Dizi, a curved 7-inch silicone dildo with a flared suction base that's listed as harness compatible.

Taking it into the water

For shower sex, tighten the straps one notch more than usual, since wet skin is slippery. Bring a silicone-based lube if your dildo is not silicone, or plenty of water-based lube if it is, because water washes lube away fast. After a pool or hot tub, rinse the harness in fresh water to remove chlorine.

Care

Wash it by hand in warm water with mild soap, rinse well and hang it to air-dry. Remove the O-ring and wash it separately now and then. Avoid the dryer, which can warp the buckles.

Specifications

• Brand: Sportsheets, Deep Dive
• Type: waterproof strap-on harness (dildo sold separately)
• Materials: polyester, polypropylene webbing, velboa
• Fit: 4-way adjustable straps, hips up to 60 in
• O-ring: interchangeable rubber, 1.5 in (3.8 cm)
• Compatibility: most flared-base dildos

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