22/10/2025
💤 Mouth taping — love it or hate it, it works.
I first tried it about a year ago, before I was even working with , after it was suggested by a client who’s a professional athlete — and honestly, I hated it 😅
I couldn’t settle and gave up pretty quickly.
Fast forward to about 3 months ago — I decided to give it another go, and this time the results have been completely different.
✅ My sleep quality (especially deep sleep) has improved
✅ My nasal breathing through the day feels more natural
✅ My HRV has significantly ⬆️⬆️
✅ I wake up feeling more rested and less “dry-mouthed”
Now I still mouth tape every night, but whether it’s necessary anymore is questionable — I think I’d probably naturally revert to nasal breathing without it now.
Why do it:
Nasal breathing filters, warms and humidifies air, which supports oxygen uptake and recovery.
It can also reduce snoring, improve HRV and help with mouth dryness or morning headaches.
What to use:
👉 I use Nanocare clear medical tape (trans-porous).
No need for the gimmicky branded mouth strips — they’re overpriced and awful. I’ve tried them 😂
Caveat:
Admittedly, this isn’t the only thing I’ve changed in my training and recovery lately, so while mouth taping may have played a part, it’s not solely responsible for those improvements.
Contraindications:
🚫 Avoid if you have nasal congestion, sinus issues, or any breathing problems at night (including sleep apnoea).
🚫 Always start gently — you can even test it for short naps first if you’re unsure.
Love or hate the idea, it works. 👌🏻
Would you try it or does the thought of taping your mouth shut freak you out? 👀👇🏻
