Chastity and orgasm denial discussion

Honestly… does anyone on the “honour system” genuinely find it works? I’ve heard and seen a lot of people talk about this, but as much as I love my partner and even after being permanently locked for years with no cum, no erection, and no possible likelihood of either. I know that if I was unlocked that even after all this time I would honestly beat my meat till it looked like a diseased rancid old steak. And I know that I could probably cum multiple times without getting caught in any small space of time I could grab. However with the cage on, any thought of self pleasure disgusts me and my sole attention is on my keyholder. I think the honour system either takes a mentally stronger man than me or there not being completely honest with the truth. I can go years in a hood but without it I’d be going to town on my little buddy. Any thoughts. Nice ones only as don’t want any nasty snarky comments about people’s life choices. Thank you

Without the cage I am not as submissive and as time goes without it, I do feel less and less to go back into it.