Showing posts with label #Protocol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Protocol. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Life for a 24/7 Slave, In Detail

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Your post on being a 24/7 slave is awesome. Could you tell us more on your daily life? How is it? Are you really a slave to your owner 24 hours a day? How much is sex? When sex is over, are you still a slave? I am curious of the limitations of real life.
limitlesspig:

Yes, I am fully, totally, completely owned, 24/7/365. That doesn’t mean I’m locked in a cage when I’m not directly serving my Owner, although we do live together. It just means He has complete control, all day, every day, from big things to little things.

For example:


I’m always locked in one of the chastity devices. (We rotate through them every weekend when He takes one off so I can clean and shave around it under supervision.) I am not allowed to ejaculate, although I do sometimes ooze actual cum instead of just precum, and sometimes I have something like an orgasm when He fucks me that I can only describe by saying it feels good and is kind of like a shudder deep in my ass and groin but isn't the ball-clenching, cock-throbbing convulsion of the kind men call an orgasm.

The general rule is I don’t wear clothes when He is home and only underwear when He isn’t. (I do get an apron in the kitchen to avoid splatters.) And, no, He doesn’t keep the thermostat very high.
Every time He has to piss when He’s home, I drink it, sometimes from His cock, sometimes from a glass. (Glasses are mostly from when I’ve disappointed Him somehow and He doesn’t want me near His cock. I usually get it cold then, too.)

He hasn’t said my real name since the day He claimed me. (There’s no set replacement. If He has a favorite or a default, it’s “fuckpuppet.“ He mostly calls me whatever He feels like at the moment, or whatever suits what’s going on. It’s usually something like “bitch,” “cunt,” “pig,” or “cumdump” during sex. When He’s feeling proud or pleased or particularly affectionate, He calls me “boy,” and I when I hear that I know I’ve done a good job. I hear it a lot, but not as much as “fuckpuppet.” If He’s talking about me to someone else, I’m “the boy” or “my boy” if they’re not really in the BDSM lifestyle; if they’re in the lifestyle and I’ve been less than satisfactory, it’s usually “my pig” or “my bitch” or “my slave.”)

I call Him "Sir” without exception (He hates “Master” and think it sounds too much like Darth Vader talking to the Emperor) and I refer to Him as “my Owner" to everyone except our families and at work. (Yes, it is very embarrassing at times, but it would be a lot worse if He didn’t allow those exceptions. To be clear, I am not ashamed: He is awesome and I love Him and I am proud He considers me worthy of Him and I can usually say it the first time without turning red, but 90% of the time the person I’m talking to doesn’t understand or doesn’t believe what they heard if they’ve never heard it before, so they say, “What did you say?” and I have to repeat it.) Although, to be honest, I only have to say “He” or “Him” to the regular people in our lives and they know exactly Who I’m talking about, especially since most sentences go something like, “Sorry, He doesn’t want…” or “He said I could….”

He handles all the finances. He has a power of attorney. I signed my car title and gave it to Him. My paychecks are deposited into His accounts. If I want to buy something that He hasn’t specifically told me to buy, I ask Him first. I carry $20 cash for unexpected contingencies and a debit card, and I don’t know how much is in the account it goes to. I haven’t seen a bank statement, logged into an online account, written a check, or paid a bill since He claimed me. 

If something were to happen to Him, there’s an encrypted flash drive with information on it and one of our friends has the password. (I don’t recommend this for everyone. I knew Him for months before He claimed me. I know His job and His qualifications. We each lived comfortably on our own before He claimed me and I know He doesn’t need to take advantage of me. Most importantly, I trust him. But this arrangement does give Him control.)

Daily life varies, especially because my Owner travels a lot for work. Most often, it’s a few days each week, but sometimes it’s a stretch of a week or more at a time. Usually, I’m actually busier when He is gone because He leaves a long list of chores for me to do, but that is when I usually get a few minutes here and there to do things like come check Tumblr for messages–and when I do, I check a few pages of dashboard and save some posts to come back to later to tag, caption, and queue when I have a large block of time like this morning.

On a typical workday when He is home, I get up at 4:30 to go to the gym. (Tip for subs: I’m lucky because my Owner lets me sleep with Him in bed, especially since He sleeps a lot later. This became possible thanks to finding a vibrating alarm clock I can wear on my wrist like a watch at night.) When I get back home, I clean up, then make and pack our lunches. I wake Him at 6:45. (Sorry, porn fans, I don’t crawl under the covers and blow Him. I just kneel by the bed and nudge Him gently.) 

If I’m lucky, He uses me. Some days He does, some days He doesn’t. If He does, some days it’s oral, some days it’s anal. If He fucks me, I’ll wear a butt plug to help hold His cum in for the rest of the day. Then while He cleans up, I make the bed, get dressed (I wear pretty much the same thing every day at work), and make breakfast. Now that the mornings have started to be cold, I throw a towel in the dryer for a few minutes when He’s in the shower before I fold it and put it on the sink so it’s warm for Him when He gets out.

It’s pretty much routine, domestic life from when He starts getting ready for work, although sometimes He spanks or paddles my ass right before I leave for work. This isn’t for punishment; some days He just likes sending me off that way so I’ll have a reminder of Him every time I sit down. We eat breakfast and He tells me anything special I should do that evening, like if there’s anything I should buy at the grocery store or anything He wants for dinner, picking up dry cleaning, that kind of thing. I go to work first; He leaves about an hour later.

Work is just work. If people from the office want to go out to lunch or I need to work late, I text Him. Sometimes He lets me, sometimes He doesn’t. If what He wants and what work wants conflict, He wins. (I’ve looked for years for the perfect Owner: He is irreplaceable; my job is not, even in this market.)

I do any errands that need to be done on the way home. When I get there, I cook dinner, trying to time it to be ready about an hour after He usually gets home. Until He does, I do more routine, domestic stuff: take out trash, do laundry, put away groceries or dry cleaning, whatever needs to be done.

When He comes home, He’s usually tired and stressed. He reads or watches tv or plays PS3 to unwind while I serve Him. This always involves massaging and licking His feet; sometimes I massage the rest, too, especially His scalp, neck, shoulders, and back. If I’m lucky, I’ll get to spend quality time with my face in His crotch, too, especially if He lets me worship His cock and balls. It isn’t rushed or overtly sexual, though; it’s just time to help Him relax, but sometimes I do get to make Him cum.

This pretty much lasts until the buzzer goes off that dinner is ready. We eat and He goes back to the living room while I clean the kitchen and dining room. I go back to Him when I’m done and do whatever He tells me. Sometimes it’s sex, sometimes it’s chores, sometimes it’s just being quiet somewhere and leaving Him alone. If I’ve fucked something up that day, He punishes me. (He never punishes me right when He comes home from work.) 

If I’m really lucky, and I’m so caught up He can’t think of any chores that need to be done, and I really did a good job helping Him relax, and dinner was really well executed, and I’ve gotten Him off so He’s satisfied, He lets me sit on the sofa with Him for a while, either leaning up against Him while He watches tv or lying with my head in His lap while He reads. Sometimes He gets hardcore after dinner, but it’s rare on a work night.

He sends me to bed around 10. He comes up later. Sometimes He wakes me to fuck me or get sucked, sometimes He doesn’t.

That’s a typical weekday when He’s home. It probably sounds pretty boring to people who think the BDSM lifestyle is all fucking and sucking, whips and chains, cum and tears. But my Owner usually only gets hardcore on weekends, when He’s home. But there is no typically weekend; they are all quite different, depending on His moods. Of course, there are variations on weeknights, too, if we go out, or if someone comes over, but that’s the typical day.

So how is my life? It is awesome and I have never been happier or more fulfilled. Thanks for asking!

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Being Present In The Moment

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Alexander Martin:

I truly deeply believe that BDSM is a gift in my life. BDSM is an opportunity to realize fantasies and generate incredible experiences, memories, and stories. It engages all my senses and sets my mind ablaze. When I am in that moment I want to record every last detail of the encounter and to do so I have to bring my mind to be fully present in the moment. I have to forget about the company I have to troubleshoot tomorrow at work. I have to clear my mind of my buddy’s dog going through surgery on Monday. I need to bring my mind fully into the moment and keep it from wandering. Doing so lets me fire on all cylinders, think ahead to what’s coming up, and make sure my submissive is behaving how I want him to behave. Maybe the benefits and experience of what being present in the moment are different for you. The only way to know is to practice and experience it yourself.

- Mute distractions: This is truly the first step to tuning into the moment. Turning off your phone, muting your pc, putting the dog in the backyard, going through the steps to close down distractions can become a little ritual. The ritual itself eventually becomes a way of bringing yourself into the moment. Your mind and body recognize the actions the process through which you can become aware in the moment. It is useful to also perform the actions in the same order and fashion to make it into a ritual of sorts. Don’t forget, we’re doing this to calm your mind! So make sure that part of the ritual is mental as well, letting go of the world and events around you for the time being.

- Meditation: It’s literally the oldest trick in the book. I am not a spiritual person and that’s not how I use meditation. I use it to help me calm myself and temporarily gain a longer attention span. There’s a million websites, blogs, videos that will be happy to help you learn to meditate. Try it. You might be pleasantly surprised. Being the proponent of self discipline that I am, I’ve found it useful as a way to steel my will and replenish my will power.

Most importantly of all, I use meditation to instill a sense of calm in myself. The calmness is a transitory state to my dominant headspace. Achieving calm gives my dominant headspace stability because no other thoughts can provide turmoil in my mind at the same time serving as distractions.

- Practice turning off your mind: Meditation is a way to accomplish this but try sitting for just five minutes and just clearing your mind. The most likely experience of this is a thought will pop into your head. That’s normal. Try to acknowledge it and gently dismiss it and let your mind go blank. You’re going to have a number of thoughts arise like this, simply practice dismissing them and letting them go. The normal state of our minds is to be active. So it’ll take some practice to learn to clear your mind. Just stick with it.

- Cool down and get in touch with yourself: I’ve also found it useful to meditate after a session. I had a guy come over once for pain play. He was much more experienced than many of the boys I usually play with and our session was really intense. I had a really nice dominant’s high afterwards. I wanted to enjoy the sensation so I just savored the power and good feelings. After they subsided I took a few moments for mediation and used a technique I use to get in touch with myself. I did so and I felt a flare of tension in my shoulder blade. I acknowledged the sensation, and let it clear, and let my mind empty. This time my biceps felt tense and sore. I opened my eyes and realized that for the first time I’d beat a boy so hard that not only had I developed a nice high, I had been so fucking into the scene that I hadn’t even noticed my muscles hurt.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Slave Poses and Protocols

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hadriantemple:

The idea of ‘slave poses’ is mostly drawn from John Norman’s Gor novels, which inspired Gorean BDSM. It’s mostly a heterosexual male superiority practice. If this sort of complex protocol is your thing, great!

But don’t assume that these poses are universal or that all slaves have to learn them. I don’t know any master who has bothered to train his boy like this, although the Wait pose is pretty common (due to the fact that many gay kinksters in the 50s and 60s had served in the military) and Collar Me turns up in the porn a lot. Complex protocol can be fun, but it’s also tiring and often more trouble then it’s worth (imao).

Assuming you’re practicing safety and consent, do the bdsm that makes sense for you and your partner. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to do it a specific way. Use the rules that feel sexy and practical for you and ignore the ones that don’t. There’s no One Right Way to do bdsm, just the Right Way for You.



Papa Tony:

I agree, that's a lot of highly-specific training. I don't have the patience.

However….

I DO have certain protocols that I use with my slaves, and that work really well for us. We only use them in public (and entirely non-verbally), and always while I am doing Top Talk with other Doms in a group:

- I will poke the slave in the chest with three fingers, and then step away. This is a non-verbal communication meaning: "Stay here - I will come back and collect the slave."

- I will be entirely involved in chatting with another Sir, and I KNOW that the slave is bored and feeling ignored. So, I will make significant eye-contact with the slave, and slap my chest. This means "Feel free to climb me like a mountain while I am chatting. I want some body-contact and some worshipful attention. I will ignore you outwardly, but I will be amused as the other Doms watch me casually taking all of the back-of-the-neck smooches and groping as my natural right."

- Or, I will slap the side of my thigh. Meaning: "Kneel by My side and wrap your arms around My leg. I feel like showing off My property's immediate obedience and submission. This is meant to make the other Sirs jealous!"

- If I have been cleaning-out my kidneys all evening by drinking bubbly water with lime juice (my preference), I know that my piss is running clear. Otherwise, it can upset the slave's digestion. So, in full view of the other Sirs, I will cross the pointy-finger and the Fuck You finger on one hand, and then shake them slowly from side to side. This is American Sign Language for "R R" (meaning "Rest Room"). This means "Head into the Men's Room (or, alternatively, drop to your knees here in the center of the bar) and drink My piss." If it's a bar where such behavior is frowned upon, I will invite the other Sirs to gather in a tight circle around us, to block the general public's view.

- I will hold my hand in a shape that pretends to be holding a glass, catch the slave's eye, and pretend to toss back a drink. That means "It's time for the beverage of the evening that we discussed earlier, slave." Some evenings, I might want something alcoholic, but if I am demonstrating ANY kind of kinky play in the bar, I always remain utterly sober. Safe, sane and consensual, baby!

These NOT protocols, but they are worth sharing:

- I like having the slave douche and grease his ass before we head out to the bar. He's wearing his cock-cage and his assless chaps with some skimpy shorts. I'll gather some Sirs in a semi-circle on one back corner of the bar, and while I'm chatting with them, I will casually molest the slave… I'll stick a greased thumb (with a smooth, short nail) up his ass and play with his prostate. Pretty soon, he's dancing on tippy-toe, and in a frenzy of sexual need, while the other Sirs block the view of outsiders.

- If the slave is NOT caged, then I will have him wear flimsy Spandex shorts, and gently pinch the meaty part of the skin under the head of his cock. I'll talk dirty to the slave (he's been on chastity for three weeks, and his IQ has dropped eighty points by this time). Pretty soon, he cums with no further stimulation, in full view of the Sirs around us, and then he has to wear the mess on the front of the shorts that has leaked through.

And I smile...

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Is the 100% sub slave just online fantasy?

Question: Is the 100% sub slave just online fantasy?

Sir Alex:

Answer: Almost certainly. It’s a great big world out there, maybe there’s a handful of submissives who can manage 100% non-stop submission. That sounds exhausting. That said? I’ve never met a submissive who is nothing but a submissive who needs orders like he does in the bedroom. All of them have needed some downtime to live their life.

Commentary: It is always very interesting to me that our sex life in the moment (when you’re horny) convinces you it would be hot to strike a single note for your life, but when you orgasm your logical mind takes back over and says “that was fun but naw tho.” As varied as our sex lives and fantasies are, sex is but a single aspect of our life. And as such, even when we want it to, it is not possible to hold that note forever (despite how much we’d want to).

Frankly? I think that’s a good thing. I have a really diverse and engaging life in terms of my activities beyond this blog. It would be a shame to miss out on all the other fun things I’m doing to, in exchange, make my life about sex. It’s like making a symphony a single note forever. I would think anyone would eventually get tired of it.

Now that I’ve dashed submissive and dominant hopes against the rocks… I’m going to be a married dominant (still an open marriage though) and I’ve lived 24/7 with my boy for the past 2 years. We live a D/s life and so I can provide some insights for making D/s part of your life on a daily basis.

For my boy and I, we find it most comfortable to have a low protocol day to day routine. For those unfamiliar, low protocol means that boy and I do not stand much on ceremony with each other and the rules I ask him to follow are not many and slip ups are not that serious. A high protocol relationship would involve a number of rules he has to follow on a day to day basis and that the submissive’s dominant would be on the lookout for infractions as punishment would be more serious.

There are absolutely D/s relationships where the couple (or more) has had high protocol on a day to day and it works well for them. I think that the difference between high protocol and low protocol relationships is simply due to personality. I don’t want anyone to think that high protocol MEANS 24/7 100% submission. When I have spent times in such homes no one was hard constantly while serving. Everyone was in fact very calm, but very focused. Because those subs always take their duty to their dominant seriously inside or outside the bedroom.

I think that the best one can aspire to is finding little ways to make your life reflect your love of power exchange. Whether that’s the submissive in your life making you breakfast on the weekends or eating his dinner off a plate on the floor. Whatever causes you both enthusiastic joy to participate in should be embraced.

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Balancing Between Submission and Dominance

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blueballoonboy: 

Dear Papa/Sir, I am deeply submissive but need to lead and be more assertive at work. How do I maintain authenticity and balance in both?

Papa Tony:

First, be aware that this is a lot more common than you may realize. I wish I could relate the stories of all of the Army drill sergeants, corporate CEO’s, US Marine Division Commanders, Navy Lieutenants and other perfectly capable and dominant men in my life who have also had a strong need to express their submissive sides. It’s called “Putting Life In Balance.”

In the business world, you have a lot of tactical and interpersonal dynamics that you have to deal with. By the end of the day, you need that pendulum to SWING in the other direction. This is quite normal. It takes a conscious shift to get into Bottom Space for a while.

That’s what protocols are for.

I’ve written a separate article that talks about ways of letting go of the outside world, and relaxing into being your deeper, more authentic self for a while. It helps a LOT if you have an understanding Sir, who knows what to do.

Going Into Service As a Gateway

Having a sacred set of traditions after a hard day can make a positive difference. I can imagine you coming home, stripping down naked, kneeling for the Sir, hearing the collar lock go “click,” taking care of what is needed around the house (feeding pets, preparing dinner, tidying up, and relaxing at the feet of your Sir and giving him a foot rub while watching TV together) can go a long way toward getting you out of one mode and into another.

By the time that you have gone through specific, ritual, after-work routines, you are back where you need to be.

You will notice that I am not saying “Head Into The Dungeon And Get Your Brains Fucked Out.” Sure, it’s a lovely idea, and so therapeutic! However, even Superman needs some time off to wind down. Most folks don’t have wild, raucous party extravaganzas every day.

I’m talking about actual reality, which is what you are asking about. I wish you success in your life!

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Training and Protocols for a New Submissive

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Question: Do you all have any Protocols for starting play? Like, your subs bringing you their collar or having him sit and breathe before starting?
(Standard disclaimer: These steps and concepts are what works for me, personally.  If you ask eighty different Doms, Sirs and Masters for THEIR opinions, you will get eighty different answers. Also, the original version of this topic was a mess of pronouns of every kind.  I simplified it for consistency, and my own, gay-male viewpoint.)



Papa Tony:

All of this following advice assumes that the sub wants to be of service, and has lasting value for you… not just a passing, one-night stand.

Collaring, Phase One


If he is a NEW sub, but I have taken quite a fancy to him, I may take some lariat (boot lace) leather and tie it around his neck.  I refer to this as his "training collar".

After the scene, I will have him wear the training-collar into the shower, so that it lays flatter under a t-shirt at work, let's say.

Since the leather collar is comfortably fitted, transparent on an airport x-ray, and not visible at work, it's no big deal.  It is an ongoing reminder of YOU, and your role in his life.  If you are a sentimental old fool like me, you will also tell him that he is to consider it to be a hug from you, as well.

I tell the eager new sub that when the two of us are together, and the collar goes on, then it takes away his ability to over-think things.  He ALWAYS has choices, but your purpose is to support him in letting GO of old fears, biases and wounds, and learning to trust completely.  At the end of the scene, remind him of that promise, and ask if you have earned more of that trust.  I do this, to rub that firm commitment into the sub's face, so that he always LEARNS from what happened.

This is a process of mutual growth and understanding.



Collaring, Phase Two


I may tell him, after time has passed, and if he impresses me after multiple play-sessions, I will swap the training collar out for a REAL, long-term collar, sized just for him. He will be the custodian of the collar, and he brings it to me the MOMENT that he arrives for a play-session. The "CLICK!" noise when I close the lock is what starts the scene.



The Purpose of the Collar

In service to an Elder of the Leather Tribe.

A collar, at its very best, is a very public declaration that this submissive is special.  He rises far beyond the vast number of un-collared submissives out there. He is a treasure of great value, and he is on an upward trajectory of training and satisfaction.

I have brought newly-collared submissives to large leathermen's events, as part of helping him to understand how his life has changed.  I will enter the event with him, tightly by my side, and slightly behind me… even at the end of a leash. That way, all eyes fall upon us as a bonded unit.

After a while, I will tell the sub to wander off and make a circuit of the space, and not to come back for at least half an hour.  When he comes back, I interview him about his newly-collared experience.  In every case, he is flushed with pride.  Folks will tell him "You KNOW that you won the lottery, right?" or "How did you get on the list, you lucky bastard??!?"

This process is to support him in understanding just how much his life has changed.  There is more to this, but that would not fit within the concept of "new submissive".  

All that I would add is that a collar is a one-way GIFT.  The very last thing that I would ever do, is to demand to take a collar back.  It is a HUGE, wrenching breakdown for a sub to have to relinquish his most-prized possession.  Don't be so cruel.



About Protocols...


"Protocols" are consistent and repeatable actions, orders or expectations that the Sir has for the submissive.

The purpose of protocols at the arrival-point is to support the sub into reaching sub-space during the scene.  He can't do that if he is all logical and analytical, and over-thinking everything.

By telling him soberly and assuredly that you are placing the collar upon him as a token of extra respect for him (he stands out from the crowd of subs who seek a Sir), you are claiming him as your sub.

Tell him that your goal is to overwhelm him with pleasure and stimulation, to reward him for giving up control, and going with the flow.

Use the phrase "I am an ethical Sir" as a powerful declaration.  Don't use weasel words like "I will try" or "if I can".  Use powerful statements not only to reassure him, but to give yourself the courage to be a man of your word.

Make a stand for your superiority, compared to the scary types who lurk online and prey upon the innocent.  You may be new at being a Sir, but your heart is pure, your intentions are honorable, and you will gladly do what it takes to be respected, honored, admired and LOVED.



Setting Up the Play-Space


That's the protocol for the first few minutes.  After that, teach him what pleases you as far as setting things up. This is for folks, like me, who have no dedicated Dungeon Space.

Properly collared, he needs to strip naked and serve your needs, while you remain dressed, visibly goofing off nearby.  Setting up toys, or showering first.

In my own, rather more-advanced case, the slaves have to be taught how to douche, to set up the sling, cross or rim-chair.  He may have to bring the toy-bag upstairs. He might bring up the Big Box 'o Rope™, or the strap-on dildo with lube.  He ALWAYS has to spread large towels on the bed - the husband dislikes finding lube-stains and bodily-fluids on the sheets, when laundry-day rolls around.

Doing stuff like this helps the sub escape from the concerns and considerations of the world, and puts him into a mindful space of pleasing the Sir.

Once the scene has been set up to your liking, he comes to you and kneels, to announce that all is prepared.  He then formally undresses YOU, slowly and lovingly.



Cuddling, AKA BeforeCare, DuringCare and After Care

I take the sub deeper, by cuddling first.  This ALWAYS shocks men that I train to be Sirs.  This part doesn't appear in ANY kinky porn.  Yet, it works great for me.


I say "put your head on my chest", and he can't wait to do so, immediately.  I caress, we murmur together about this and that.  Touch is VERY reassuring.  It's hard to bullshit people when you are close, naked, touching and fully authentic from moment to moment.  This GREATLY breaks down resistance and preconceptions.

After a short while, I will order the sub to lay flat on his tummy.  I begin caressing more sensuously.  I use every tool that my body has, to make it a deliriously pleasurable kinky massage.

I may then start TESTING the sub's reactions, but playfully smacking the side of his ass, and checking in... "Does that hurt?  Do you feel violated?  You never will..."

Test his reactions to tickling, nipping lightly, or spanking, by always starting out light, and then working one's way up.

The goal is to get the endorphins flowing, more and more.

I sometimes provide a break in a heavy scene, and it always involves cuddling.



Responsibility For Both Sides


NOW is a VERY GOOD TIME to give him the lecture about Responsibility For Both Sides.  Tell him how responsible you are.  Lay it on thick, and truthfully.

However...

He also has a responsibility to tell the Sir what does and does not work, in real time.  If he tries to lay there stoically, in an attempt to impress the Sir with his stamina, discourage this by telling him that you want honest, constant feedback.

Tell him that his reactions excite you, and the more that he submits, the more that you will dominate.

If all goes well, then amp up the action, using toys.  If you have watched my Flogging for Beginners video, then you will know how to calibrate for success.

Tell him that you will never take him past level 8, out of ten.  That you would rather UNDER-do the first scene, leaving him wanting MORE, than to over-do it.



Distracting the Little Voice in His Head


Why do I keep harping on using your words as powerful declarations?  Because we Sirs have the power to set the agenda, and guide the flow.

Take a moment to consider what we Sirs are up against.  Bias, misunderstanding and stereotypes, and we have to be active in our efforts to overcome those problems.  Kinky dominant folks are EASILY put into a box called "SCARY".  As an ethical Sir, you have to consciously break down the presuppositions.

Because there is a little voice in all of our heads, and it has a purpose:  It wants to keep our lives safe, and without risk.  It wants your life to be FLAT, with no dips or peaks.  The problem with that is, only DEAD people have existences that never change.

Yes, failure is scary, but taking chances and being rewarded is what makes us reach new, and glorious highs.  If done right, and in a conscious way, then the two of you will still have ups and downs in your life, but the trend will be UPWARD.

As Sirs, we have to reassure the sub's little voice in his head, which wants to scream "WHAT am I doing here?" "Does he think I'm too old/fat/skinny/young/hairy/smooth?" "Am I good enough?"  By talking with assurance, by clearly signaling what comes up next, and by REMINDING the sub what just happened, and why, we are locking-in deeper submission.

That little voice in his head will be distracted by what you are doing and saying, and he will dive deeper into a trusting place.



Reaching the Ultimate Goal


If you see kink as Extreme Intimacy, as I do, then the goal is to get to Ultimate Ecstasy, using zero drugs, or other crutches.  This never happens without clear thinking and intention.  You don't have to understand all of this fancy talk from me in a logical sense.  Just dive deep with honorable intentions, and you will be FINE.

Once you have the sub nicely excited and relaxed, then sex is quite nice.  I recommend it.

Or, you can go more stimulative, with toys such as paddles and floggers.  Your call.  Trust your gut.  You are running the show.  If all goes well, then the two of you will keep growing and maturing and gaining wisdom, every single time that you connect.



Aftercare, & Report Card


AFTER a scene, aftercare always involves cuddling.  Why?  Because, done right, the Sir is directing the mutual powerflow toward intensity and stimulation.  If I were to do outrageously new and exciting things, and then kick the sub out the door, then it breaks the connection in an upsetting way.

Proper aftercare consists of several components:

- Physical touch.  Lots of it.  Drifting along for a few minutes is always well-received.  I will order the sub to "go deep for a while.  I will watch the clock".

- This encourages the sub to go right into Sub Space… a mental state where deep ecstasy and relaxation take over. The face goes slack, dreamy bliss takes over, and the sub may even conk out for a few minutes.  Not from stress, but from the natural endorphin high.  It's a magical time.

- Praise for a job well done.  This MUST be authentic and from the heart.  This "Report Card" is crucial for both sides to know how they did, and what works great for the future.



Closing Protocols


I like to take a shower after a scene.  This may include having the sub shave my head, wash me lovingly in the shower, dry me and dress me.  I head downstairs after this, while the sub stays behind.

It is NOT the Sir's job to clean up.  Everything that changed during the play-scene must be put back the way that it was.  Tidying, cleaning, putting things back where they belong.

Then, I am called back for inspection.  Once everything is up to my satisfaction, the sub can dress.  

The sub presents himself to me, for orders, and we negotiate plans for the next scene.  If he is wearing a chain collar, he hands me the key.  EVERY single time, he whines and complains about having to take it off.  However, since my slaves all have long-time vanilla husbands, it's not really an option.

As the sub is heading out the door, I will issue a final order for the scene:

"Before you sleep tonight, I want an email from you, telling me what happened, (as if I wasn't there), and tell me what you liked, and what didn't work as well".  Until we develop Psychic Sirs, then feedback of this quality is essential for us to learn our craft.

Have fun!



UPDATE, from my buddy and fellow Mentor Todd:

The article is well written.  It describes your process very clearly.   I see a couple of things that are fairly universal.  The “ramp up” process of putting the sub in headspace is universal and can take a lot of forms.  All of that comes thru practice and experience.  Each Dom may achieve the same thing thru various means but what you’ve described is a good place to start.

Putting the subs head on your chest is what we call “home position” and is the place the sub can always escape to when things get rough.  “Home position” for me is always available whether in or out of a scene.

For me, collars are a REALLY big deal.  Wearing my collar means that the sub represents me and is an extension of me and my family in the community.   I do prescribe to the different “stages” of collars like you described.  Here is also a good video regarding collars that aligns well with me.

Honest, real negotiations going into the scene are CRITICAL!  No one wants to have someone tap out mid-scene. So be honest about your skill set and expect the sub to be honest about their interests.  Kink play RARELY happens spontaneously, but a good introduction makes for some amazing experiences.

Of all the things you described, after-care is the most essential.  It is the Dom's responsibility to reintroduce the sub back into the real world and out of headspace.  You have been pushing the sub mentally and physically for a period of time (sometimes to the point of breaking) and abruptly dumping the sub after the scene can lead to anxiety at best and trauma at worst. Aftercare doesn’t end after 15-20 min either.   You ramped the sub up for weeks; the come-down should be at least equivalent.

AFTERCARE - (after kink care)

Thank you for showing us a glimpse into the way you manage your scenes. Subs trust us with their whole being and we as Doms must honor that gift and treat it with the respect it deserves.