Aftercare

Physical injuries inflicted during a BDSM scene obviously need to be attended to, but aftercare is also about emotional healing and reconnection after a scene. During the period of aftercare, partners will often chat and snuggle. The partner acting as a dominant will also often praise their submissive and reaffirm their importance. Aftercare is a very individual experience, however, and some submissives may prefer to take this time to be alone and tend to their own needs.