Play collars tend to come out during a hot and heavy scene at home or at the local club. Mine is leather, and I only wear it when things are about to get really kinky. Leashes and leads may or may not be used with this type of collar.
Wearing a Collar Isn't Always the Same as Being Collared
For those of us who live and love the BDSM lifestyle in as many ways as we can on a daily basis, all collars are important regardless of their function, but not all collars are created equal. Being collared by a Dominant isn't the same as pulling out a play collar just before getting tied up and spanked or whatever else might happen in a scene.
Collaring a submissive, whether done in a formal ceremony with as much sincerity as any wedding or as an acknowledgement of a potential, new, or committed relationship is a serious step for many kinksters. For many submissives, it's a great source of pride to be officially collared by their Dominant and they consider it an honor as well as a responsibility. While a Dominant must continually earn the consent and trust of their submissive, a submissive who believes in the importance of being collared will work to earn the right to keep their collar. When a Dominant removes a collar, it signals the end of the relationship.
As you make your way through a kinky life, collars will come to mean different things to you at different times. From play collars that mean all your sexual needs are about to be fulfilled to formal collars that symbolize a deep commitment to your partner, you can find a collar to fit your life, your relationship, and your needs.