5 Keys for Aftercare

Bondage enthusiasts know that aftercare is as important as the tying itself. Mishandled aftercare can ruin a scene that was otherwise successful. More importantly, aftercare improves the relationship between top and bottom. Therefore, it is important to know how to provide proper aftercare to your bottom. Here you have the 5 keys for aftercare.

Cuddling. After a long Shibari session, there’s nothing more effective than a long period of cuddling. Cuddling helps you and your bottom relax your muscles after the effort of the scene. It also gives you the opportunity to exchange body warmth and gentle words.

Giving the bottom time to relax. Restraint produces muscular tension. Therefore, it is important for your bottom’s welfare that they have enough time to relax and recover. There is no such thing as quick aftercare. Forget about the clock and let your bottom slowly stretch back to normality.

Kissing gently. Aftercare is all about tenderness. And a good way to show it is by gently kissing your bottom. Soft kissing has all the benefits of its passionate counterpart, in terms of brain chemistry. And the softness of your lips will offer a nice contrast after the rough caress of the ropes.

Fetching water. If your submissive is of the vocal kind, this gesture is particularly nice. Talking, sweating, and moaning might dehydrate your bottom. So, it is important to help them recover. Undoubtedly, rehydration will provide your bottom with a sense of well-being. Not to mention that it will make you look as the most caring of tops.

Asking for feedback. You don’t have to interrogate your partner about every moment of the scene. However, it is important to get their impressions on whatever they seemed to like particularly. Also, if something was not quite comfortable or pleasurable it is important that they let you know. This is the best way to do better with each scene you do together.

We hope you find useful these 5 keys for aftercare.