Introductions discussion

Hello everyone, Here is a quick introduction. I will keep it short because, honestly, not much happens with me. I am turning 36 soon (currently 35) and live in the UK. Today marked my first time locking up. It is a kink that has caught my eye for some time now, and while I have stumbled upon this community before, it feels like more than just another stopover. More importantly, I hope this marks the beginning of some personal growth. The details are quite long-winded, so I won’t dwell on them too much: life has been difficult lately, leading to weight gain, lower productivity, and generally feeling a bit sorry for myself. I have always possessed a strong libido, and I suspect I often use masturbation as an easy way to avoid dealing with problems. Recently, I spoke with someone in an FLR chastity setup who said it made him a better person overall. He accomplishes more tasks, pays closer attention to details, and has even discovered ways to integrate fitness into his routine—he mentioned that riding an exercise bike while wearing a buttplug after abstaining for a long time is surprisingly enjoyable. I plan to try that method eventually. That conversation was the final push I needed. My cage is on now. It starts out as an inexpensive silicone model, which seemed like a sensible way to dip my toes in. The fit is decent enough, but it feels somewhat easy to escape from if one tries hard enough; therefore, I have ordered some accessories from Amazon to address these weaknesses. Specifically, I plan to swap the two plastic pins flanking the locking pin for metal screws and bolts so they do not slip out as easily. For the first week or so, my plan is to wear it during waking hours and gradually get used to sleeping with it on. I intend to place the key in a water-filled bottle and freeze it each morning. I will remove it slightly before bed so that by bedtime, it has thawed enough but remains out of reach until I am either asleep or too tired to care about sleeplessness. This routine should help me eventually become comfortable with overnight wear as well. Right now, the device fits well without being obtrusive. I know it is there, which is good because it does not cause discomfort. In time, perhaps I will seek out a dedicated keyholder. Or maybe chance will bring someone who shares this interest. But first things first: my priority is becoming a better person. Removing that crutch between my legs—the one I usually lean on for quick relief—is a solid step toward achieving that goal. Outside of the cage, I am quite fond of fantasy and science fiction. I like video games and films (pretty much any genre except musicals). That covers most of it. As promised, not very exciting stuff.