5 Reasons Why This Simple Breathing Method Delivers Better Sleep, Energy, and Mood

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Experts are saying it’s the “sleep trick” that can restore the body in record time.

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Mouth Tape: The Game-Changer for Better Sleep, Unstoppable Energy, and Improved Mood

I get it—mouth tape might sound unconventional. But here’s the truth: it’s now recommended by Breathing Therapists at Stanford University¹, backed by research from bestselling authors, Dentists, Ear Nose and Throat Doctors², and even Nobel Prize-winning PhDs³.

And all these experts agree—mouth tape delivers powerful benefits:

✅ Better Sleep
✅ Reduce Snoring
✅ Healthier Body
✅ Higher Energy Levels
✅ Mental Clarity

And that’s just the beginning.

If you’re struggling with sleep apnea, snoring, lack of energy, brain fog, headaches, dry mouth, or the motivation to exercise and eat right, mouth tape can transform your life.

But here’s the kicker: not all mouth tapes are created equal.

Mouth tape is having its moment, and with that comes a flood of cheap, low-quality options that just don’t work—or worse, irritate your skin and fall off overnight.

Here are some that are BAD and you want to avoid. Unless you like donating to charity.

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Too small to cover

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Inflexible and sticky

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Can't stick to beards

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Not sticky enough

When it comes to mouth tape, there is only one with 100,000 verified mouth tapers... Hostage Tape.

Worn by your favorite celebrities and professional athletes across the world, Hostage Tape was designed to be flexible, breathable, and for that pesky beard.

There are 5 other reasons why this is the number 1 mouth tape on the market.

Reason #1: Hostage Tape Destroys Mouth Breathing

A recent experiment at Stanford University found that breathing exclusively through your mouth for just 10 days can lead to serious health problems. These include:

❌ Decreased sleep quality
❌ Bad Breath and Dry Mouth
❌ Brain fog and trouble focusing
❌ Irritability and Decreased Mood
❌ Low Blood Oxygen Levels
❌ Increased Nasal Congestion
❌ Elevated Blood Pressure⁴

Over time, chronic mouth breathing can cause "mouth breather's look." This condition is characterized by a long, narrow face, a recessed jaw, and dental issues⁵.

70% percent of Americans are habitual mouth breathers, so there’s a significant chance you could be one of them⁶.

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Why Is Mouth Breathing Wrecking Your Health?

Mouth breathing isn’t just bad—it’s a disaster for your body. When you breathe through your mouth, it puts your system on high alert, triggering the sympathetic nervous system. This overtime puts tons of stress on your body which can spike your sugar levels, blood pressure, and increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Worse yet, when you mouth breathe, you bypass your nose’s built-in defense system. Your nose is designed to block all the nasty stuff from entering your body. Mouth breathing? It lets all that garbage in unchecked, leaving your body exposed to the worst of the worst.

On the flip side, nasal breathing is your secret weapon. Your nose isn’t just a filter—it heats, moistens, and cleans the air you breathe. Plus, it triggers the production of nitric oxide, a powerhouse compound that protects your lungs.

Bottom line: breathing through your nose is the only way to unlock better health, sharper focus, and deeper sleep.

The easiest way to switch to nose breathing? Hostage Tape.

With its superior comfort, skin-friendly materials, and secure hold, Hostage Tape is the best method to keep your mouth shut (literally) and help you breathe the way your body was designed to.

Reason #2: Finally Get The Sleep You Deserve

There is a science to it. Health expert Dr. Andrew Huberman says that the best way to get a peaceful night's sleep that actually restores the body and mind is not counting sheep until 2am… but actually applying mouth tape to promote nasal breathing.

The purpose of mouth tape is not to reduce your snoring to give your partner peace and quiet (though, admittedly, it might be a happy side effect). There are actually many surprising health benefits that come from breathing through your nose while you sleep, as opposed to your mouth.

✅ Decrease Snoring
✅ Increased Nasal Breathing
✅ Increased Sleep Quality
✅ Increased Nitric Oxide Production
✅ More Energy To Conquer The Day

This all sounds amazing but the real question that you are probably scratching your head about.... Is Hostage Tape Safe?

Reason #3: Science Backed.. Safe and Amazing

The two most frequent questions about mouth taping...

Worry #1:

Will I suffocate?

Worry #2:

How can I breathe through my nose with nasal congestion?

These are valid concerns.. However, they are MYTHS and have been scientifically disproved by sleep scientists like James Nestor⁴.

Your body is designed with an automatic backup system—your oxygen levels. If your oxygen levels drop, your body will wake up. Plain and simple.

ALSO, mouth breathing has been proven as a cause of nasal congestion. Mouth breathing throws the oxygen and CO2 balance off. Your brain tells your nose to produce more mucus to slow it down creating a vicious cycle.

Hostage Tape is specifically engineered to support safe and comfortable nasal breathing. It’s made with a gentle adhesive that keeps your lips sealed without feeling restrictive. Plus, it’s breathable and easy to remove if needed, giving you peace of mind throughout the night.

In fact, thousands of people use Hostage Tape every night to improve their sleep, stop snoring, and wake up feeling energized—and they breathe just fine.

So rest easy. With Hostage Tape, you’re in control of your breathing while unlocking all the benefits of healthy nasal airflow.

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Placing a simple piece of mouth tape on while sleeping removes all of this and stops the vicious cycle.

Hostage Tape is specifically engineered to support safe and comfortable nasal breathing. It’s made with a gentle adhesive that keeps your lips sealed without feeling restrictive. Plus, it’s breathable and easy to remove if needed, giving you peace of mind throughout the night.

Joel M.

Verified Customer

My teeth seem more white, I would have given a 5 ⭐ but I'm still snoring out of my nose. I feel like I'm breathing more freely from my nose though. I was scared to give this product a try but I'm glad I did. I seem to be sleeping much better.

Reason #4: Decrease Bad Breath, Cavities, and Dry Mouth

Mouth breathing reduces the amount of saliva that is produced in your mouth. Your saliva serves many purposes including protecting your teeth and gums.

Functional dentists are even saying that mouth breathing can even lead to cavities and tooth decay.

Hostage Tape eliminates air entering your mouth allowing the saliva in your mouth to do its job. Made with medical grade adhesive and bamboo silk, it is highly effective and comfortable.

Illustration of nasal breathing benefits, including improved sleep, reduced snoring, and alleviated dry mouth.

Reason #5: Designed Specifically for Beards and Facial Hair

One of the biggest frustrations for men with beards and facial hair is finding a mouth tape that actually works. Traditional mouth tapes often fail because they’re not built to stick to textured surfaces like facial hair, leaving you with loose tape, disrupted sleep, and zero results.

That’s why Hostage Tape was engineered differently—to deliver a secure, comfortable fit even for those with full beards, stubble, or any level of facial hair.

Hostage Tape features a strong yet gentle adhesive that adheres effectively to facial hair without pulling or causing irritation. Its unique design ensures it stays in place all night, no matter how much you toss and turn. Plus, the material is hypoallergenic and breathable, so you can focus on sleeping better instead of worrying about discomfort.

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Bonus Reason #6: If Hostage Tape Doesn't Improve Your Sleep... It's FREE

That's right we have a full 30 Day " No Questions Asked" refund policy. You can try it risk free for entire month.

If your Whoop, Apple Watch, or Oura ring does not show improved sleep scores you can shoot us an email at help@hostagetape.com and a sleep negotiator will get you a refund.

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But we didn’t just take their word for it… we reached out to hundreds of real users of this new restorative sleep method to hear their personal success stories.

And we were blown away by the number of people who had completely transformed their health and their lives simply with one simple change. Just listen to these real success stories from Hostage Tape users…

What Our Customers Are Saying

Peter P

Awesome Product

I really love the hostage mouth tape. The popular name brand strips irritate my nose and I end up peeling off in the middle of the night. Not Hostage Tape ones. Ultra comfortable.