Speaking from experience (in the photo above), the Asylum Mask is a fantastic blindfold that is put on very quickly (and removed even quicker when needed) that can help a boy go into his headspace while still having use of his mouth.  Since the mouth is exposed, it also helps the Top since he can read the boy’s facial expressions, too.   Another reason why it’s popular in BDSM Porn. 


One more quality about the Asylum Mask that I enjoy is that sometimes during a heavy Flogging scene, I can get VERY HOT (temperature wise) in my upper body and head area.   A half mask like this prevents a scene from ending too soon since more skin is exposed.  You can also drip or pat down the boy’s head with water.