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Bandage Play refers to a specific type of BDSM activity that involves the use of bandages, gauze, or similar materials for the purposes of restraint, sensory play, or creating a specific aesthetic during a scene. This practice can incorporate elements of bondage, where the bandages serve to restrict movement or enhance vulnerability, and can evoke a sense of care or healing in the context of the interaction.

In Bandage Play, participants may wrap their partner in bandages, either loosely for a more gentle experience or tightly for increased restraint. The texture and constriction of the bandages can heighten sensory awareness and create a unique psychological experience. For example, the sensation of being wrapped can evoke feelings of safety or intimacy for some, while for others, it may emphasize vulnerability and submission.

Additionally, Bandage Play may intersect with themes of medical role play or fantasy, where one partner assumes the role of a caregiver or medic, while the other plays the patient. This can add a layer of narrative and emotional depth to the scene, allowing for exploration of trust, dependency, and care dynamics within a safe and consensual framework.

As with all BDSM practices, clear communication, consent, and safety considerations are paramount in Bandage Play to ensure that all parties involved are comfortable and aware of their limits throughout the experience.

Bandage play, also known as mummification, is a form of BDSM activity where one partner is tightly wrapped in bandages, plastic wrap, or other materials for sensory deprivation, restriction of movement, or aesthetic purposes.

It involves the process of completely immobilizing a person by wrapping them from head to toe, leaving only certain areas exposed for breathing and other necessary functions. The sensation of being tightly bound can create a feeling of helplessness, vulnerability, and heightened sensory awareness for the person being wrapped.

Bandage play can be done for both physical and psychological stimulation, and it requires a high level of trust between the participants to ensure safety and comfort throughout the experience. It is important to establish clear communication, boundaries, and safe signals before engaging in bandage play to ensure a consensual and enjoyable experience for all involved.

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About the Author: Gareth Redfern-Shaw

Gareth is the founder of Consent Culture, a platform focused on consent, kink, ethical non-monogamy, relationship dynamics, and the work of creating safer spaces. His work emphasizes meaningful, judgment-free conversations around communication, harm reduction, and accountability in practice, not just in name. Through Consent Culture, he aims to inspire curiosity, build trust, and support a safer, more connected world.

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