7 Best BDSM Masks In 2024, Reviewed by a BDSM Educator

As playfully kinky as it is outrageously sexy, The Stockroom’s Mistress Mask is my highest-rated BDSM mask there is or possibly ever will be. Crafted by Syren, world-famous film customers from ultra-fin, thirty gauge latex, this one  will surely have you purring with delight. Available in white, black, red, and yellow, its wickedly feline design suits fetish fashionistas and BDSM enthusiasts. Get yourself one of these extremely well-made, amazingly safe, and versatile masks today–you won’t be disappointed!

Why You Should Trust Us

Hi, I am M.Christian. As experienced in swinging a whip as I am turning heads on a fetish fashion runway, few people are more qualified to present these seven best masks.

Not only that, but the decades I’ve spent as an erotica writer, sex technology journalist, and sex educator give me a unique perspective on what separates a good product from a great one. So hang on, buckle up, and get ready to explore the kinky world of BDSM masks.

I also love hearing stories from my readers, so if you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can call me at +1 307-372-3895 or send an email to [email protected]—just make sure to include your name and contact information.

How We Picked The Products

Picking the fifty kinkiest BDSM masks is challenging enough, let alone narrowing the field down to the seven best. However, my extensive experience, backed up by my team of dedicated sex toy testers and a gaggle of BDSM experts and highly respected sexologists, helped greatly.

Combining their opinions, plus a little careful consideration, I’ve developed test criteria that we could measure on a scale from 0 to 100:

• Manufacture: Unlike other kink-related garments of BDSM sex toys, masks don’t have to be durable to be effective. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be carefully made. After all, no one wants a BDSM hood that can’t be worn more than once. With this in mind, I tried to limit my test samples to ones from BDSM community respected manufacturers like The Stockroom, Mr. S, Leathers, Lovehoney, SheVibe, and Extreme Restraints. Purchasing anything from these companies, including masks, guarantees they’ll be comfortable, stylish, and sturdy enough to last for a long time.
• Material: Not all hoods and masks have to stand a great deal of punishment; they can be made from various unique materials such as faux leather, lace, latex, or silicone. But just as masks must be built well, so must also be constructed out of the finest materials possible. Another excellent reason I stuck with companies frequented by the kink scene: they know why making a bondage hood or anything else from premium quality materials will allow you to enjoy wearing it. 
• Design: While many BDSM hoods are created to look beautiful, others are built for more active kink-play scenes. In either case, to make it onto my list, each has to be made from the ground up to fit their wearer’s sexual needs. Created for elegant fetish balls or a rollicking BDSM dungeon, these bondage hoods are created by companies who know what their kinky customers want. More features to look for are if a leather bondage mask is made for smaller heads, includes a blindfold, is made of leather or latex, and can work with other toys.
• Safety: Here’s where I’d normally go on about BDSM toys and garments needing to be as safe as possible. Though they aren’t typically dangerous to wear or use, they still need to be made not to harm the person who has them on. BDSM hood safety may involve using non-toxic materials, allowing the wearer to see clearly or breathe easily, or a million other safety considerations. Another key feature is for them to have a mouth hole for easy breathing or a padded blindfold. The point is to be the perfect mask, it has to be fun and exciting, but it especially has to be safe to wear.
• Versatility: More of a bonus than a deal breaker, it’s great when a bondage hood is designed and built for more than a single BDSM activity. Equally, I noted products that come in various colors as they can easily mix and match everything in their wearer’s wardrobe. I didn’t penalize a model for being a one-trick pony because there’s nothing wrong with doing a single thing extremely well.

I began my selection process with the twenty-five top-selling bondage masks. Using my five-point criteria, I knocked that number down to fifteen, which I then sent to my sex toy testing team to see what they thought of them.

During testing, we rated each test criterion on a percentage scale from 0% (Worst) to 100% (Best). We then calculated the overall score using different weighted metrics depending on the importance of the test criteria. Half the total rating comes from Design (25%) and Safety (25%). After that comes Manufacture (10%), Versatility (10%), and Material (10%).

Using their feedback and consulting with some sexologists and BDSM experts, I was left with ten review samples. My last step was to see what the Internet thought of them, notably any good or not-so-good reviews, which gave me this list of this year’s seven best BDSM masks.

Everything We Tested

In this chapter, you can see a comparison table with all the products we tested. As you can see, each row has the test criteria our team used during the testing. To make our testing process even more transparent, we also included the raw test data so you can see how the products performed with each test criteria.

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Name	Mistress Mask	Black Masquerade	Executioners Hood	Finnish Military
Category	Best Overall	Budget	Kinksters	Gas
Average Rating	95%	94%	93%	92%
Manufacture	93%	94%	93%	91%
Safety	95%	93%	92%	91%
Design	95%	93%	94%	93%
Versatility	96%	95%	92%	89%
Price & Value	92%	94%	87%	90%
Price Tag	$28	$7.99	$85	$38.50
Material	Latex	Polyester & Fabric	Latex Rubber	Rubber, Elastic Webbing & Plastic Lenses
Color	Yellow, Black, Red & White	Black	Black	Military Green

1. Stockroom’s Mistress Mask: Our Overall Test Winner!

Why I Love Stockroom’s Mistress Mask:

Kinksters worldwide know and love The Stockroom because of their awe-inspiring dedication to making and selling the finest BDSM gear, sex toys, and fetish-fantastic garments.

But The Stockroom also knows when to call in the big guns, like featuring this Mistress Mask from the only masters of all things leather and latex, Syren. When the movie industry needs a Catwoman, batman, or similarly slick and steamy costume, Syren is the first company they call.

Now you can own and wear one of their fabulously stylish masks yourself. Made from thirty-gauge latex, it’s sure to turn heads and have submissives and dominants howling with delight.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

What’s not to love about or lust after The Stockroom’s Mistress Mask? If I had to say something, anything negative about it, it’s that it’s more of a phenomenally looking accessory than a piece of BDSM equipment. However, if looking hot gets you going, you must get this jaw-droppingly elegant submissive mask.

Why Stockroom’s Mistress Mask Is The Best BDSM Mask:

Every latex-loving kinkster’s wet dream come true, this Mistress Mask is the all-around, without a doubt, the most beautiful fashion mask I’ve seen. It takes tremendous skill to make something as elegant, easy to wear, and amazingly versatile as this one.

A feat only the brilliant customers at Syren could have pulled off. Wearing this Mistress Mask is sure to fire up every ferociously feline fantasy–try saying that three times fast–you or your submissive partner might have. Even puppy play enthusiasts will purr with delight when their trainer slips this amazing latex mask over their head.

But there are yet more great reasons why The Stockroom’s Mistress is the overall best:

• Manufacture: Proving two highly regarded BDSM companies are better than one, The Stockroom and Syren have joined forces to create and sell this astounding well-made latex product. The first thing I thought about when wearing it was how it somehow managed to hold its shape without being too thick or heavy. It instantly elevated my respect for The Stockroom and Syren and made me even more of a fan of their work.
• Material: It takes a true fetish fashion expert to work with latex. Fortunately, Syren and The Stockroom understand how to shape it for minimum discomfort and maximum sexual pleasure. For example, their Mistress Mask is created from thirty gauge silicone, so it is neither too thin nor thick, so it is ideal for nearly every sort of BDSM or fetish scene imaginable.
• Design: The ideal word to describe The Stockroom’s Mistress would be “iconic.” Looking at this flat-out beautiful mask immediately conjures images of ultra-elegant, sensually refined dominants wielding BDSM crops and whips to the delight of their submissives. I’d dare to say it’s a must-own and must-wear mask for every mistress and is sure to have even the most hardcore of submissives groveling with delight.
• Versatility: The Stockroom’s Mistress is a great choice for every fetish gala to dungeon party, especially because Syren knows when it comes to BDSM fashion, black is fine, but more than black is awesome. Case in point, their Mistress comes in not one, not two, but four different colors: black, red, white, and yellow.

Features:

• Material: Thirty Gauge Latex
• Colors: Yellow, Black, Red, And White

Pros:

• The Mistress is made by Syren and sold by The Stockroom, so you know it’s amazing.
• It’s made from premium quality, thirty gauge latex.
• It’s beautiful, stylish, and, most of all, sexy.

Cons:

• Some people might find wearing it to be challenging.

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2. Cottelli’s Black Masquerade Lace: Our Budget Pick!

Why I Love Cottelli’s Black Masquerade Lace Mask:

Save money and look sexy as all get out with this beautiful product from Cottelli. Sold by Lovehoney, one of our favorite purveyors of everything kinky, this elegant open-mouth lace hood is delicate yet strikingly erotic. A combination that’ll make you stand out from the BDSM crowd.

The only thing that would improve this ornately refined BDSM mask is if you could own one for less than $10. So imagine my surprise when I discovered you can, as it retails for a staggeringly low cost of just $7.99. Yes, you read that right: for a little over $5, you have one of these lovely lace masks to call your very own.

You can easily afford to purchase several of them for such a low price. So should something happen to one of them, you’d have one or more to replace it.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Fortunately, Cottelli’s Black Masquerade Mask can be had for so little money because lace is notoriously fragile. Not only that, but lace is also notoriously difficult to store or clean. Normally, I’d say this could be a serious problem with this one.

But as I just said, because it’s so ridiculously cheap, you can have several on hand instead of trying to fix or maintain a single one.

Why Cottelli’s Black Masquerade Lace Mask Is Our Budget Pick:

I searched for a more cost-effective yet elegant product, but none were as affordable and enticing as Cottelli’s Black Masquerade. Get a bunch of them, and you’ll see why it’d be a fantastic mask for twice or even three times the price.

But there’s a long list of other great reasons why I’ve awarded Cottelli’s Black Masquerade my prize as our budget pick:

• Manufacture: Proving low cost doesn’t mean cheap; Cottelli outdid themselves in making a jaw-droppingly lovely mask that wouldn’t look out of place at a fetish fashion event for a mere $7.99. Even if it’s not durable enough to be worn more than once, it’s still an impressive feat of kink-inspired garment artistry.
• Material: It’s surprisingly comfortable, created from extra-firm polyester and secured by a pair of delicate black ribbons. If treated gingerly, it might last for more than a couple of intense BDSM play sessions. Though trying not to sound like a broken record, its low price means you can easily replace it.
• Design: Cottelli knows how to make people look amazing. The person wearing this excellent hood will be the center of attention, female or male-identified, gender-neutral, or wonderfully fluid. Besides, if you don’t like how you look, you spent less than $10 to find out: quite the deal, if you ask me, and more than worth buying one to try on.

Features:

• Material: Polyester And Fabric
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• It’s an exceptionally handsome and elegant open-mouth lace hood.
• Cottelli’s Black Masquerade retails for the astonishingly low price of $7.99.
• It’s a great choice for casual players or experienced BDSM practitioners.

Cons:

• Lace masks can be extremely fragile and difficult or even impossible to maintain.

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3. Stockroom’s Rubber Executioners Hood: Experienced Kinksters

Why I Love Stockroom’s Rubber Executioners Hood:

Leave it to the masters of everything outrageously kinky to make and sell this drop-dead gorgeous executioner’s hood. Slip this intensely intimidating black latex rubber hood on, and submissives and dominants alike will line up to be disciplined.

But as it’s from The Stockroom, this mask is as functional and comfortable as it is brutally powerful. So it can take and give out a lot of punishment, though because it’s made from latex rubber, you should treat it well and carefully maintain it.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Striking though it is, full-face hoods may not appeal to people into more facial bondage scenes or sensory deprivation activities involving their other senses. However, if you or your submissive partner feel like putting on a show at your local dungeon, this is the hood you’ve been waiting for.

Why Stockroom’s Rubber Executioners Hood Is For Advanced Users:

BDSM enthusiasts who’ve been there, done that, and have the faux leather chaps to prove will fall ass over teakettle for this gloriously striking latex rubber mask.

What do you want more? How about these other brilliant reasons why The Stockroom’s Rubber Executioners Hood is my choice for experienced kinksters: 

• Design: Putting their decades of experience in bondage and kink to good use, The Stockroom has created an awesomely iconic hood that brings to mind every BDSM player’s darkest of dark fantasy. All can be brought to life by buying and wearing this classically designed hood.
• Versatility: Perfectly at home at a fetish party or bondage play session, The Stockroom’s Rubber Executioners Hood is what every kinky person wants and should get. If you do, everyone you play with will bend backward to be punished and compliment you on how sexy you look.

Features:

• Material: 24 Gauge Latex Rubber
• Measurements: It Comes In Four Sizes. Small Is 20.5″ – 23″ Around The Forehead. Medium Is 23″ – 24.5″. Large Is 24.5″ – 25.5″, And The Ex-Large Size Comes In At 26″ – 27″.
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• It’s a strikingly intense and gorgeous executioner’s hood.
• It’s crafted from extremely durable and beautifully slick 24-gauge latex rubber.
• It’s a great open-mouth hood for nearly every BDSM activity or event.

Cons:

• Its $85 price tag puts this hood out of reach for most budget-conscious kinksters.

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4. Stockroom’s Finnish Military Gas Mask: BDSM Gas Mask

Why I Love Stockroom’s Finnish Military Gas Mask:

Everyone will snap to attention when you wear this authentic Finnish Military Gas Mask from The Stockroom. Unique among these other great masks, it may not be a great choice as a fetish fashion centerpiece but is ideally suited for people into sensory deprivation play.

Because The Stockroom’s Finnish Military Gas Mask is fully encompassing, the wearer can feel completely cut off from the outside world, allowing for more sensory deprivation possibilities. Cover up its plastic lenses, and they’re ready to have the rest of your senses played with to you or their dominant’s heart’s content.

Made to military specifications, The Stockroom’s Finnish Military Gas Mask is also the toughest model I’ve ever seen or used. It’s an understatement to say this leather hood can take a beating without tearing or ripping. That’s great on its own, but when you factor in its ridiculously low price of $38.50, you’ll see why it’s on this list.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Gas masks are somewhat of an acquired taste in that some people love them while others do not. You should think twice or maybe even three times before buying one.

But if you are well acquainted with gas masks, this is the one you’ve been waiting for and should, without a doubt, get a hold of.

Why Stockroom’s Finnish Military Is My Favorite BDSM Gas Mask:

Choosing my favorite gas mask was tougher than I expected, mostly because there are many military surplus ones to check out. Plus, each country’s masks are often made of different materials and uniquely designed.

Then I realized that instead of deciding which of the thousands of gas masks might be the most effective, I should see what The Stockroom sells. After all, who else knows how to pick the kinkiest, most BDSM-appropriate model than The Stockroom?

And they certainly disappoint, but there are several other reasons why The Stockroom’s Finnish Military Gas Mask is our top choice:

• Manufacture: The Fin’s sure know how to make a comfortable and tough gas mask–and the Stockroom understands why that makes this one a fantastic choice for sensory deprivation enthusiasts. Making it even better, this device is also just the ticket for fetishists who’ll steam up their lenses at the thought of playing with this hot gas mask.
• Material: Constructed from military-grade materials, The Stockroom’s Finnish Military Gas Mask can take whatever you or the people you play with can throw at it. But what good is durability if a bondage mask isn’t comfortable? Thankfully this one is not only easy on the noggin and face, but you’ll forget you have it on.

Features:

• Material: Rubber, Elastic Webbing, Plastic Lenses
• Colors: Military Green

Pros:

• It’s an exceptionally durable and comfortable gas mask.
• It’s a fine choice for people into sensory deprivation play scenes or who have a fetish for gas masks.
• Its elastic bands are easy to adjust.

Cons:

• Gas masks might be too intense for people not into sensory deprivation play.

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Other Good Alternatives

SheVibe’s Tailz Bunny Set will have your cotton tailing wagging with fetishistic delight. From its comically tall ears to its fluffy butt-plug tail, this bondage mask is as erotically playful as kink-certified intense. Hares, rabbits, and the people who love them should hop on to SheVibe and get themselves this great combo. I “carrot” recommend this bunny mask bondage kit highly enough. You can also try incorporating a collar to really get it to that animal play. If you’re interested, check out some of the best BDSM collars we reviewed.

SheVibe’s Tailz Kitty Set is the pussy’s meow regarding feline-fun-fetish-fasion. Made from black leather and sporting an anal-log fur tail, you’ll be purring with kinky happiness when playing with this gorgeous, sensual, favorite BDSM hood and bondage kit. Making it even more perfect, this leather product from one of my favorite kink-approved companies, SheVibe, who are all about pet play fetish wear.

Extreme Restraint’s Spike Neoprene will surely have you or your puppy-play partner beginning for more or yelping with happiness. Another great BDSM leather mask from SheVibe, this black and white model is as ferociously hot as stylishly striking. If white doesn’t get your tail wagging, this perfect accessory comes in red, blue, or all-black. But whatever colors you choose, this dog bondage mask is a fetching-great choice for pet play fans.

What Is A BDSM Mask?

A BDSM Mask is a garment or piece of kink-related equipment made to be worn to obscure or highlight the wearer’s face or restrict someone’s sight or hearing. Sometimes they can be equipped with other BDSM-related devices such as a satin blindfold, bondage ring gag, spider gags, etc.

There are also models for specific fetishes, such as pony or puppy play scenes, intense domination activities, etc. We have a comprehensive BDSM hood guide if you want to read more about them.

But Why Should I Use One?

There are a million great reasons why you may want to wear a bondage hood to enhance or improve your sex life. For some people, bondage masks are a turn-on because they make the wearer seem mysterious and sexy or allow them to do things they normally wouldn’t because their identity is hidden. Dominants are frequently fond of BDSM hoods due to how intimidating they make them feel.

Pro tip: While on a mask, you can also try some advanced sex act to take the BDSM experience on a whole new level. You can find some of the best bondage positions right here.

Some hoods and masks are built to prevent the wearer from seeing or hearing. Likewise, there are bondage variations with an optional ball gag, nose opening, satin blindfold, mouth opening, or others intended for power play scenes or fetish events. And for that, make sure you don’t miss the best ball gags and BDSM blindfolds we reviewed this year.

How To Use A BDSM Mask?

Playing with a BDSM face mask, kink-related toy, or BDSM equipment always begins with communication. Before buying or using one, you should share what you want, might like to do, and what should never happen. Negotiation is also when safe words should be set up. Remember to talk over your hopes, concerns, or fears and establish safe words, and what to do in an emergency is useless if you and your partner don’t trust one another [2].

If you’re playing with a new partner, never let your excitement interfere with your better judgment. If you have doubts, no matter how small, it’s best not to play than risk having something extremely bad happen [3].

Pro tip: If you have extra cash, getting yourselves spanking paddles is always a good idea. To add a cherry on top, try using a spanking bench as well since they tend to complement each other.

Masks may appear less intense than other BDSM garments or play toys, but they can be emotionally triggering if they obscure the wearer’s vision or hearing. So always take it slowly until you or your partner get used to how wearing a bondage mask feels, especially if it covers your sub’s mouth. Be prepared to remove it at the first sign of trouble immediately. Equally, never hesitate to ask for help or use your safe word [1].

How To Clean A BDSM Mask?

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for maintaining your mask. You could damage it or expose yourself or your partner to toxic cleaning solutions if you do not.

Occasionally, a site or company may not offer detailed cleaning instructions. If this is the case, contact them by phone or email. If you cannot locate any information on cleaning it, you should attempt to clean it yourself.

Don’t forget that natural materials like real leather hoods cannot be completely sterilized, so more than one person shouldn’t use these masks and hoods. The risk of contracting something is low, but it still happens now and again.

The opposite is true for artificially made rubber, latex, or silicone masks and hoods. It doesn’t mean you should use harsh chemicals or risk damaging them with boiling water. Instead, apply a small amount of sex toy cleaner or mild soap, rinse, and dry your bondage mask thoroughly. You can read more on how to clean your BDSM mask in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are BDSM Masks Safe?

Yes. When used correctly, masks are perfectly safe to wear [1]. Depending on how a bondage hood is designed, for instance, if it’s made to restrict the wearer’s vision, extra care must be taken to reduce the likelihood of injury. But if you don’t feel that this is right for you, a BDSM muzzle is a good alternative option.

How To Store A BDSM Mask?

The most effective method for storing a BDSM mask has a lot to do with how it’s designed and what it’s made of. Keep rubber, silicone, or latex masks away from direct sunlight or excessive heat. Crumpling up lace masks can damage them, so keep them laid flat. Leather can get bent out of shape or stored incorrectly, so place them on a Styrofoam head whenever possible.

You can read more about storing BDSM sex toys in this guide.

How To Make A BDSM Mask?

It’s not recommended that you or anyone else try to make a mask. Because bondage hoods come into close contact with the wearer’s face, using the wrong materials can be dangerous. Instead of running those serious risks, or at least the wearer being painfully uncomfortable, buy your leather masks from kink community-recommended companies like the ones on this top list.

Primary Sources

1. Recon. Fetish For Beginners: Hoods And Masks (October 2017)

2. TheBDSMTRainingAcademy. Gas Mask Play

3. EdenFantasies. BDSM 101: Bondage Hoods (May 2013)

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M.Christian loves nothing better than exploring the intersections of sex and technology. They regularly appear on sites like Kinkly, Tickle.Life, Sexpert, Queer Majority, Killing Kittens, Sex for Every Body, Future of Sex, and dozens more on topics like BDSM safety, sexual education, senior sexuality concerns, queer and gender issues, as well as reviewing numerous sextech products and adult entertainment sites.
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