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Hi again my friends. As I write this we are getting close to February, with January finally coming to an end. So as it’s Valentine’s Day this month, I thought that this would be a pretty great time to talk about removing your tape after you’ve decided to no longer be tucked.
There are two ways to do this. There is the wrong way, the direct opposite of the way TransTape endorses or recommends. And that is to grit your teeth and raw dog it. Don’t do that. This stuff ain’t a bandaid. This is a medical grade adhesive specifically developed to stay where you put it. Period. And while, far be it for me to yuck someone’s yum, like trust me it doesn't hurt in a good way. It’s *on there*, on there. You gotta use oil.
Why wouldn't you want to do that anyway? You know? If you have read my article on tucking, then you know there’s totally a way to tuck and still be able to pee. Trans women have to pee. We all know this, and drag performances are of course gonna be different things and will require different day-to-day solutions. If you’ve not read that article, be sure to go over it.
Good. So now that the sense of urgency and occasion is passed, and now your concern is that you want to get some tape off your body, let's dive into this fun little process. You will want a few things. First of all you will need some natural plant oil and don’t forget to bring your towel.
Now I’m not talking crude oil, or solution-based like stuff for the car, ladies. You need an oil you would find in the kitchen cabinet rather than the garage shelf. Use something soft on your skin. Personally, I prefer the Jojoba Oil that TransTape has available, and go ahead and grab that bigger bottle. The price is great, and so worth it. As for the towel the bigger and the fluffier the better.
So here’s how you do it. You lay down on your towel. You spread your legs. And you just pour it into your hand, and rub it into the skin where tape is applied. Make sure to get it all around there lovely. Yes, just like that. You’re a good girl…. Ohh ahem. Yes yes. Err oh yes so after applying liberally and spreading to ensure coverage… Now it’s time to wait for a bit for the adhesive to dissolve. You see where I’m going with this though?
In our house asking the other to help come take our tape off has become kind of an inside joke, an explicit invitation to sexy times. Because I mean… It's the end of the day! Need a better reason? You're laying down on a towel with your genitals covered in oil. I mean what else are you gonna do? Review your taxes? Even if you’re going it solo or you're not explicitly sexual. Just think of it as a time to relax and love yourself.
Maybe light a candle or get some kind of incense going to help you relax and just take the time to just step away from it all. After all, you’re literally laying here, legs wide, on a towel covered in oil waiting for it to dissolve the adhesive. Leave it on for a few minutes at least. For us taking off the tape is like unwrapping a sexy present. It’s delightful. Honestly I can’t even imagine the agony of having to pee really bad and having everything strapped down like you are in for rough seas. So if you didn’t read the article on tucking properly yet, go check that out. Rethink the process you may be familiar with, take the urgency out of getting the tape off and enjoy it! Good Girl :)
Oh also don't forget the repairing salve! sometimes maybe you didn't wait long enough, or whatever reason. Well don't worry because we got you on that as well. The repairing salve is downright lovely. And you get some when you order a starter package!
