Need an excuse to get a bit kinky? July has your answer! July 24th is World BDSM Day, and in celebration, we've compiled a list of the eight best bondage sex positions to explore with bondage tape.
Why bondage tape? Well, bondage tape is a great bondage method for beginners for a bunch of reasons:
With bondage tape, these best bondage sex positions can work great if you're brand new to kink, or if you just need a bit of inspiration for your 200th scene.
If you're still waiting for inspiration, this article offers some beginner-friendly bondage positions with bondage tape to get you started on the right foot!
I promise, bondage tape is extremely easy to use. It operates on the same principle as the plastic wrap you'd use to wrap leftovers: multiple layers of wrapping provide the non-slip texture that keeps your bondage tape in place.
With that in mind, to use bondage tape:
That's it! Told you it was easy!
When you're done, just unwrap the layers of the tape. Seriously, that's it!
Like any bondage method, you'll want to keep a few safety pointers in mind ahead of time:
Ready to celebrate World BDSM Day with the best bondage sex positions? Let me walk you through some of my favorites, from easiest to hardest.
Securing the arms alongside the legs with your bondage tape means that you're in the Crab Tie bondage position! Despite its simplicity, this can be a really effective tie, making the bound partner feel perfectly bound with just a few wraps of bondage tape.
I especially recommend this as one of the best bondage tape positions if you only have a single roll of bondage tape. You can usually accomplish it with just one roll!
Be Careful: If your partner is feeling full or bloated, this position can be a bit uncomfortable. It places a lot of pressure on the stomach as it presses into the tops of the thighs, and this may not be a good fit for crampy days.
Try It With: Sensation play! While the arms and legs might be difficult to reach, the rest of the back and torso are available for touch. This can be a great fit for adding sensation play. Slip on a pair of vampire gloves to leave prickly sensations all along their bare skin, or bring out a smile with a feather. A tickler on a stick makes it even easier to reach to the front of the torso while they're bound. And if you have a tickling kink? The armpits are surprisingly easy to reach here…
The Frogtie is one of the most popular bondage positions because of its easy access between the legs. Fold the legs in half and use your bondage tape to secure them that way. For extra fun, bind the arms as well, ensuring your captive feels truly helpless to all of the pleasure you want to provide.
Be Careful: Every body has its own tolerance for leg bending. Don't force the leg past where it wants to go. Instead, simply place the leg at a comfortable fold for the bound person and use your bondage tape to wrap it there. The goal is to keep them from fully extending it; it doesn't need to be flat against the other half of the limb to make that happen.
Try It With: A large sex toy, as shown. The Frogtie position is begging for between-the-legs play, and virtually any sex toy can make it happen. With all of the available space between the legs, this can be a great time to pull out the big toys, like wand massagers or penis strokers, that may not usually fit into your play.
Have a chair with arms? It can be a pretty functional piece of sex furniture for bondage sex positions. You can use bondage tape to bind your partner's wrists and ankles to the arms and legs of the chair. If you want to get creative, you can add tape around the torso or thighs to add even more "bound" sensations for the partner.
(The illustration shows a collar around the neck; remember - no bondage tape around the neck or face!)
Be Careful: Chairs can tip over. If your partner is secured to that chair, they won't be able to catch themselves if it tips. Ensure you're using a sturdy chair, and prop one of the sides of the chair up against unmovable furniture (like a bed) or a wall to add even more stability.
Try It With: A sit-on sex toy. There's a chair, and your captive is sitting on it. Want to make it more orgasmic? Add a sit-on vibrator like the Rocks-Off Ruby Glow or Orion VibePad 2. They'll be forced to "succumb" to its delicious torment as the bindings prevent them from standing up.
Think of the Jacknife like the beginner-friendly version of a Mummification. Instead of full-body wraps, you'll be doing a few wraps around strategic places on the body. This, partnered with the comfortable, on-their-side position, can make this one of the best bondage sex positions for people who want to have long, drawn-out scenes. Just remember to pee beforehand!
Be Careful: Before you start in on the Jackknife bondage position, have a long think about how you want to accomplish it. Once your partner's limbs are bound, they won't be able to help you by moving their body around. And trying to bind someone while they're laying and unable to move off the bed can be difficult. While the Jacknife position is hot, it's a bit of a logistical challenge to get into it in the first place!
Try It With: A bit of impact play with some paddles! The Jacknife position places that juicy bum right in an easy-to-access spot, making this position perfect for full access spanking. This angle also makes the sit bones more prominent, though, so make sure your aim is correct and start even more slowly than you usually would. You don't want to hurt your partner. If in doubt, spank the upper thighs instead.
For this one, we need a chair in your home without arms because your bound partner is going to sit backwards. Once there, with the front of their chest resting up against the back of the chair, you can work your magic with bondage tape, securing any part of the body you'd like. The Reverse Chair bondage position can be a particularly good fit for wrapping the thighs to the seat of the chair, the feet to the legs, and the chest to the back of the chair.
Be Careful: It's worth saying again: chairs can tip over. This risk dramatically increases when you're using a chair incorrectly, like in the Reverse Chair position. Consider placing the backside of this chair up against a wall to reduce the likelihood of it tipping over.
Try It With: Anal toys! The Reverse Chair leaves anyone's ass looking amazing. It's like a booty served up on a wooden platter, ready for play. If you both enjoy anal play, this position is ideal for anal toys or anal sex.
If you have a support beam or pillar inside your home, the Pole Bondage Position ensures you'll never look at it the same way again. After you stand your partner up against the pillar, simply use your bondage tape to wrap areas of their body to the pillar, securing them in place as you complete multiple wraps.
If you plan on playing between the legs, make sure you spread their legs first, and focus more of your wraps on the upper body. Securing both legs together against the pillar might thwart your own plans!
Be Careful: The support beam you choose needs to be able to safely support body weight without injuring your partner. This means it shouldn't have splinters, it shouldn't be likely to tip over, and it shouldn't lose any stability if someone starts leaning their full weight against it. During moments of peak pleasure or as the bound person gets tired, they'll probably start to place more of their weight against the pillar, and it needs to be able to withstand that pressure.
Try It With: Some dungeon vibes! In a lot of homes, these support beams are found in the basement. Take advantage of that underground, "spooky" vibe by intentionally setting the scene before you start to play. If a bit of kidnapping roleplay is hot for you and your partner (definitely discuss this first!), the Pole Bondage position is positively made for that scene.
Bet these bondage positions already have you thinking completely differently about all the chairs in your house! For this one, you'll need a chair that the bound partner can easily lean over. It doesn't need to be backless, but it needs to have enough "seat" that the bound partner can comfortably rest their weight on top of it. Once they're in position, go to work with that bondage tape, securing any parts of their body as you see fit. It's a creative playground!
Be Careful: The Over-the-Chair position puts your partner at even more risk for a tip over than the other chair positions, especially if you've chosen a chair that your partner can't rest their body on. If they can get their torso resting on top of the chair, it'll help weigh the chair down and hold it in place. Choosing the right chair for this sex position is important!
Try It With: a pair of high heels. If you've found a sturdy chair and you and your partner love predicament play, a pair of high heels can be a great way to get those thighs quaking. If they slump down to rest against the chair, they'll have to use their quads. If they stand upright, their feet and calves will burn. It'll be a fun balance for them to play with. Just make sure you're there to keep that chair upright. Remember: preventing that chair from tipping over is the #1 priority!
Think of the Wide Open position as the "advanced" version of the Crab Tie position above. Instead of sitting up, the bound person lays on their back and uses the leverage of their arms to spread the legs even further apart. This is outside of the flexibility limits of a lot of people, which is why this position is way down at the extreme end of the list.
Be Careful: In an effort to achieve the position, it can be easy for the bound partner to overdo it. Never stretch beyond what's comfortable for them; the Wide Open position page lists modifications that can help make this more approachable if the flexibility isn't there. I'd also recommend stretching and warming up the body ahead of time, just like before a workout. Getting body cramps mid-scene is going to shut down your fun.
Try It With: A sex machine. Yeah, I just upped the ante on you there, didn't I? But the Wide Open position is a great position for a sex machine or other dildo play. Just make sure to start shallow and slow; with the body folded like this, everything is going to feel unimaginably intense, and you don't want someone feeling painfully overwhelmed.
While bondage tape sex positions can be hot on their own, you can also add other kinky gear to really push things to the next level - IF you both are ready. (More sensations? Yes please!)
Bondage tape is surprisingly effective all on its own, but it does require one really big thing to use safely, and that's safety shears. In case of emergencies during all of your bondage sex position adventures, a set of safety shears will allow you to cut your partner out in a hurry. If you're doing any type of rope, tape, or saran wrap bondage, safety shears are a MUST!
Luckily for us, they aren't all that expensive, and they can last for years if you only leave them for emergencies!
A blindfold can make a huge difference, even if it's just a thin layer of fabric. It will leave your bound partner's mouth open to communicate while simultaneously making every bit of sensation feel even more intense. Something like the Sportsheets Soft Blindfold can be a great fit here.
You could make an unbelievably hot scene with just a single blindfold and roll of bondage tape. That's a great time for less than $50!
What do you want to do to your partner once they're all wrapped up and at your mercy? Why not add a bit of sensation play?
The Sportsheets Sensory Fingertips are equally budget-friendly despite looking like a million bucks. They simply slide onto the fingers to give you a full hand of sharp "fingernails" you can drag across someone's bare skin. If you'd prefer something that doesn't slide onto the fingers, a Wartenburg wheel could provide similar sensations!
Partner this with that blindfold and your bondage tape, and they'll be gasping in a good way. ;)
Don't forget about your favorite toys. Just because you're using bondage doesn't mean that you can add in other toys too. If you both have a favorite sex toy that comes out all the time in the bedroom, consider adding it to your bondage tape scene too! One of the super cool things about bondage tape is that you can use it anywhere, which means you can avoid using it places too. ;) If a wand massager requires a lot of space between the thighs to use, you can simply not put bondage tape near areas that would cut off that access.
If you've always wanted to try wax play, partnering it with your bondage tape bondage sex position can be fun too. And what a better way to celebrate World BDSM Day? Just follow the instructions of your BDSM candle to drip wax onto your partner's bare skin.
If possible, try to avoid the bondage tape itself; you can peel wax off your bondage tape, but I promise it won't be fun! I don't recommend using massage candles with bondage tape. The oils can make it difficult for the bondage tape to get the friction it needs to stick. Instead, stick to wax play candles if you're dying to drip wax onto someone.
However you choose to play today, we here at Kinkly hope you have an amazing World BDSM Day!
