Originally Posted by Pe_is_an_art
OK and why Tape when you can use a silicon cup?
The silicone cup is stretchy and will expand under vacuum. It still keeps pressure on the glans, so it helps prevent or minimize blisters.
The tape is not stretchy; done properly, it will prevent blisters entirely. Well, mostly.
The cap is easy to put on, and is re-useable. It’s quick to remove and replace when you have to pee.
The tape is harder to put on properly, hard to take off, is not re-useable, may not stay put if you sweat a lot, and is a hassle when you have to pee.
If you’re using a gasketed device like a Size Doctor instead of a sleeve and bell, the silicone gap seals easily to the gasket. Tape may not seal as well.
[allow a lot of hand-waving for specific brands of tape, application techniques, and the just plain cussedness of the universe]
Some people simply prefer the tape; it always worked for them and they see no reason to change. For others, tape is what you go to when when the silicone cap isn’t doing the job.