If you haven’t discovered bondage tape, you’re about to discover an easy and versatile solution for restrictive play and other BDSM fetishes.
What Is Bondage Tape?
Bondage tape is as it sounds—tape for bondage play. If you enjoy restraints, ropes, being bound, and other BDSM practices, bondage tape is something you’ll find very useful.
Bondage tape is usually about two or three inches wide. It comes in black and white standards, but is available in every conceivable color, including red, purple, pink, blue, orange, and more.
The most important factor about bondage tape is that it sticks only to itself and not to anything else. This is a really important benefit and advantage in safety.
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Can’t You Just Use Regular Duct Tape?
Unfortunately, many people looking for handy BDSM props do use duct tape or packing tape instead of bondage tape. They may not know about bondage tape or mistakenly believe the two are interchangeable.
Regular tapes have adhesives that can stick to the skin and hair and cause pain, irritation, injury, burns, or tears. This harm can range from mild to serious burns or open wounds, as some people are very sensitive and many adhesives are toxic.
Bondage tape doesn’t stick to skin or hair, but only to itself. This is why it is unique, and designed specifically for BDSM purposes.
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Types of Bondage Tape
Most bondage tape is made of PVC. Some kinds are reusable. Bondage tape comes in a full rainbow of colors. They range from two to three inches wide on average.
6 Benefits of Bondage Tape
1. Economy
Bondage tape does not require any kind of financial investment, unlike some fetish toys or props. It costs ten to fifteen dollars at the most.
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2. Accessibility
Some BDSM or fetish sex is slow and ritualistic, with delicious anticipation and preparation being part of the thrill. But it can take a long time to set up a scene for sex, and that is not always convenient or desirable.
Bondage tape can be used for a quickie in BDSM. It can be easy to use quickly if you are sneaking in some outdoor bondage sex, that kind of thing.
It can be used for abduction fantasies and other role playing scenes that include bongage.
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3. Safety
Bondage tape is generally very safe. The dominant is able to control the bondage and restraint quite easily to avoid circulation issues. The adhesive does not injure skin or hair or cause inflammation.
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4. Versatility
Bondage tape is terrific because it is so versatile. You can be a BDSM master and find it incredibly useful and handy. But curious or adventurous folks who might be intimidated by hardcore fetish furniture and gear, or unsure of how to navigate complex BDSM arts like shibari, will enjoy bondage tape.
Anyone can explore their fantasies or their lover’s desires for bondage, whether light and playful or more extreme.
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5. Portability
It’s difficult to pack up the whole dungeon when going to visit your parents or pack leather restraints and a St. Andrews cross in your carry on luggage when vacationing somewhere sunny. But a roll of bondage tape is very portable.
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6. Discretion
Bondage tape is discreet because of its portability. Its small size also allows it to be discreetly stowed in a purse or pocket. If someone finds your bondage tape, they likely won’t take any notice, since it looks like any kind of tape you might have around for household use.
Bondage Tape Tips and Ideas
You may be wondering how to use bondage tape. You basically wind it around the ankles or wrists, or the torso, or any part of the body, to tether someone to a chair, bed post, or BDSM furniture.
Experiment and have fun when you’re just starting out with bondage tape. You’ll be better able to get a feel for it practically from actual use. It isn’t rocket science, but unlike the tape you are used to, it won’t stick everywhere. Through practice, you’ll figure out how you need to adhere it around wrists and other body parts.
Bondage tape can be applied artfully with practice, or raw and rough for various fantasy scenes.
You can use bondage tape as a gag as well. It can also be used to bind or lift breasts. Use your imagination!
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Bondage Tape Safety
Bondage tape has a unique safety profile and is designed for safe bondage play.
Because it does not stick to skin or hair, there are no concerns about rips and burns from the tape or the adhesives.
When using bondage tape as a gag, never cover the nose of your lover can suffocate or choke to death.
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As with any kind of bondage, restrictive play, or BDSM, you always want to consider circulation concerns and safety. Just sitting in one position can cause circulation problems. Adding ropes or restrictions of any kind can cause serious harm.
It’s important for all bondage lovers to learn as much as they can about safety.
Tying a rope too tightly, for example, can cause a stroke, so understanding the body and the rope arts are extremely important if using rope bondage. Bondage tape carries risks too, so don’t bind anyone too tightly, especially in a localized spot. Don’t tighten too much around the throat, for example, or anywhere.
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That said, bondage tape is one of the safest ways to play. Bondage tape is usually quite stretchy and flexible, and can be easily stretched by either of you by pushing and pulling. Test out the tactile properties and stretch in any tape you choose.
Never leave someone who is tied up alone. Use common sense when playing with bondage tape, and you’ll find it a wonderfully versatile BDSM accessory with a great safety profile.
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Have you tried bondage tape? Please share your tips and tricks!
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