TAP Wearable TENS Device

Three things tend to set the TAP apart from other wearables in the same price range. First, three wear options in one device — sticky butterfly pad for broad areas, small discreet pad for under clothing, and a dual-electrode cable for placing the pads exactly where you want them. Most wearables only ship with one pad type. Second, five distinct stimulation modes including a dedicated pelvic-area mode — many units only offer two or three modes. Third, twenty intensity levels rather than the usual five to ten, which gives you finer control over the sensation. The trade-off: one-hour continuous run time per session, so it is built for use-in-bursts rather than all-day wear.

The battery lasts around five hours of use on a full charge, which recharges in about 45 minutes via USB-C. Each session runs for up to one hour continuous before the device automatically pauses, after which you can restart immediately. In the box you get: the TAP 2.0 device, a butterfly sticky pad (large), a small discreet pad, two round electrode pads, a 50 cm dual-electrode cable, a USB charging cable, a hip clip for hands-free wear, and a user manual. Everything you need to start using it straight away.

TENS devices are widely used and considered low-risk for most healthy adults. The most common side effect is mild skin irritation under the pads, usually resolved by moving the pads slightly or taking a session off. Do not use TENS if you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or any other implanted electrical device. Do not place pads over broken skin, eyes, the front of the throat, or directly over the heart. Speak to your doctor or midwife before using during pregnancy. If you have epilepsy, a bleeding disorder, are on blood thinners, or have any other implants or conditions you are unsure about, check with your GP or pelvic physiotherapist first. The TAP is built to international electrical safety standards (CE-marked).

Mode 5 is a low-frequency setting (10 Hz, 210 µs pulse width) designed for pelvic-area placement. It is a different frequency profile to the other four modes — lower frequency and longer pulse width than the high-frequency modes (1–4), and a slightly different pattern than the low-frequency continuous and burst options. The mode itself is a feature of the device; how it is used in a specific clinical setting (including pad placement and session length) is something your pelvic physiotherapist can guide you on. We have more on the modality side in our TENS resource hub.

The device itself only needs the occasional wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth — no harsh cleaners. For the sticky pads: apply them to clean, dry, product-free skin (no moisturiser, oil or body lotion under the pad). After each use, lift gently and store on their original backing sheet — do not let the adhesive surfaces touch each other or fold over themselves. Keep them out of direct sunlight. Pads typically last around 20–30 uses with proper care before they start losing stick. Replacement pads (Butterfly, XL Butterfly Back, Electrode and Discreet) are available from Blossom Pelvic Health in both colours.

Pad placement depends on the area you want to focus on. The butterfly pad sits across broader areas like the lower back or lower abdomen. The small discreet pad works for more localised placement. The dual-electrode cable lets you put the two pads on either side of an area for more targeted stimulation. General rules across all placements: never place pads directly over the spine, over broken skin, over the front of the throat, over the eyes, or directly over the heart. Start at the lowest intensity and build up to a strong but comfortable tingling. Our pad placement guide walks through specific placements with images.

Directly from Blossom Pelvic Health (you are on the right page) for $125 AUD, with next-business-day dispatch from Melbourne. Available in Blush Pink and Midnight Black. All orders ship in unmarked, discreet outer packaging. Standard delivery is typically three to seven business days depending on your location; express is available at checkout. We are an Australian retailer and every product on the Blossom Pelvic Health site has been personally selected by an Australian pelvic physiotherapist. Replacement pads (Butterfly, XL Butterfly Back, Electrode, Discreet) are kept in stock in both colours.