I worked my way up to wear a cage for Locktober, the longest ever for me. I was aware of it every moment other than deep sleep. Have you ever gotten to the place where for hours you don't notice it at all? And if so, is that a good thing, or do you then focus less on your Goddess?
First, understand that I have been wearing a cage for most of the past 25 years, so I have gotten used to being caged in the same sense that one doesn't notice wearing a watch or ring, or even shoes or underwear. So yes, I often "forget" that I'm caged, simply because it no longer feels unnatural.
Now, the real question: does being unaware of the cage make me less focused on @mrs--edge? I would say not. Don't forget - I live with her, so whenever I kiss her neck, or snuggle up close, I will get a momentary twitch which reminds me that I'm caged, and which, in turn, reminds me that she is my goddess and my focus in life. 😍
And really, it's perfectly okay to not think about your partner 24/7. I don't think about her when I'm shoveling snow, wiring a light switch, cutting tile, or using power tools. It's okay, she wants me to focus on keeping myself safe and healthy. I have plenty of time to focus my attentions on her after work when we are home together.
And of course, when we have intimate time, the cage is very tight, which reminds me to direct all of my attention to her and her alone. That's where it's most important.