Tying your partner up tightly can be great fun, but rope can prove complicated with all the knots and ties.
If you’re a bondage beginner or just an impatient kinkster, you might prefer using bondage tape for restraint.
Smooth, stretchy, and versatile, you can use the tape on a variety of body parts to restrain your lover.
If you’re interested in how to use bondage tape, read on…
Choosing the right bondage tape
Don’t dive into your desk drawer and pull out a roll of standard sticky tape, duct tape or masking tape. None of these will do the job for you when it comes to BDSM.
Bondage tape is specially designed for kink play, and it’s the only type of tape you should use for restraining a fellow human.
Bondage tape is non-adhesive, which means it will only stick to itself. The tape will bind, but it will not stick to the submissive’s hair or skin.
In the absence of bondage tape, a friend of mine decided to experiment with masking tape. Let’s just say that was a huge mistake. The tape was wrapped around the wrists and ankles and proved extremely painful to remove.
Unless you have a kink for ripping hair from flesh, I would steer clear! Body-safe bondage tape is much more suitable and can be used to bind an assortment of body parts.
Safety tips for bondage tape
Choosing the right type of bondage tape isn’t your only priority; safe play should always be at the forefront of your mind, too. As with any type of play with others, you always need to discuss your scene before you begin.
Make sure all parties consent to play and that those involved have participated in negotiation.
This should involve discussing expectations, defining boundaries, and identifying safe words and signals.
Once you’re happy that everyone is on board, you can kick off your scene. Choose a private place and take your time when you begin wrapping.
Keep play light at the start, your submissive shouldn’t be bound too tightly, as this could lead to too much discomfort, and problems relating to blood circulation.
Always keep a care kit to hand too. This should include water, a mobile phone, a first aid kit, and most importantly, a pair of safety shears or scissors for quick release. Check in with your submissive during the scene, and keep an ear and eye out for safe words and signals.
How to use bondage tape in play
Bondage play can be used in a wide range of ways to enhance kinky fun. If you’re new to bondage, start with something simple, such as wrapping the tape around the wrists, so you can both get a feel for tying and being tied.
If everyone is happy, you can progress to taping the ankles as well. Having your limbs secured can leave you feeling vulnerable, which can lead to feelings of euphoria, but could also invoke a sense of panic.
Keep the restraints comfy rather than tight, and get ready for a quick release if your partner indicates they have had enough.
You can also use bondage tape as a blindfold to reduce or remove sight. I love having my wrists and ankles bound, and then having the bondage tape delicately wound around my eyes.
My lover is always careful when he does this – if the tape is too tight, it will cause pain rather than pleasure.
My lack of vision is a form of sensory deprivation, and not being able to see what’s coming next sends me into a sexual spin.
Read: BDSM sensory deprivation for beginners: how to guide
Once you’re familiar with using bondage tape, you can use it to create outfits too. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be akin to Versace or Gucci to pull this off; we’re talking simple garments rather than designer fashions.
I enjoy stripping off and encouraging my partner to wind the bondage tape around my naked body, and I’ll often do the same to him! We have fun wrapping the tape strategically (and sometimes haphazardly), coming up with improvised garments, lingerie, and other strange but sexy creations.
Creative scenarios for bondage tape
Don’t be afraid to experiment with bondage tape; it can be used to enhance sex and all sorts of kink scenarios. As an exhibitionist, I have a thing for being taped spread-eagled with my wrists and ankles secured to the bed posts.
I feel exposed and with my legs spread wide I can only submit when my lover teases and toys with my pussy, using his lips and fingers to drive me wild.
You can push on with full sex if this is something you’ve discussed and agreed, and being tethered to the bed while I’m fucked mercilessly usually makes me scream with pleasure.
If you’re a fan of BDSM and in particular, power play, bondage tape could be your new go-to toy. You can use it for sensory deprivation, to prevent your partner from seeing, hearing, or touching, and you can even use it as a gag to halt their moans and groans (don’t forget a safe signal must be used when safe words cannot be used).
If you fancy something a little more hardcore, why not try mummification? It’s not for the faint-hearted, but mummification can provide an intense experience. With sections of the body, e.g., torso, legs, arms, feet, etc, bound, you’ll feel immobilized and be at the mercy of your partner.
This can be thrilling and nerve-wracking, but if you like the idea of a full-body hug and are happy with your partner fully in control, mummification could be right up your street.
Secure your fun with bondage tape
It’s versatile, easy to use, comfy, and safe, so it’s little wonder that bondage fans turn to bondage tape for a simple way to bind and restrain.
Despite its ease of use, bondage tape still needs to be handled with care.
Always prioritize safety and make sure you communicate with your partner before, during, and after play.
Read: 9 bondage ideas for beginner explorers to try
Happy wrapping!