Hi!

Though I've often been in the position of a bottom, I have not topped very often before.
I in the past I have had trouble maintaining control, because my partner doesnt respond to physical punishment.
Instead i decided to explore the things that may trigger psychological reactions for punishment.
One of his peeves is silence and he hates being ignored.

I was thinking about silencing him with a gag or strip of duct tape and maybe tying his hands and feet and have him stand absolutely still in order to balance something(suggestions?) while I leave the room.
I've spoken to him about this (minus the silencing and the restrains) and he seemed enthusiastic>

Is this safe? I might be sounding overly cautious, but seeing as he is unable to speak...

and if anything, are there any good variations on this? (silence/being ignored/having to perform a task to my satisfaction being the key factors)