View source for Aftercare ← Aftercare Jump to: navigation, search You do not have permission to edit this page, for the following reason: The action you have requested is limited to users in the group: editors. You can view and copy the source of this page: Aftercare refers specifically to the attention given to a bottom at the end of a [[scene]]. Aftercare often includes the [[top]] utilizing various pampering techniques on the [[bottom]] in an effort to provide comfort after having an intense experience that can leave one in a vulnerable state, but this is not always the case. Prior to a scene, different people will have different requirements to express during [[negotiation| negotiations]] for aftercare. The amount and type of aftercare required will also likely vary with frequency of play, closeness of [[play partner| play partners]], types of scenes, [[:Category:Relationships| relationship dynamics]], fantasy elements at play, intensity of the scene and the overall head space and physical well being of the bottom before, during and after the scene. == Benefits of Aftercare == Aftercare is used primarily to not only ensure the bottom feels safe and secure, but can also be a wonderful exercise for the top as well, further, the nurturing and bonding that occurs helps to reduce the effects of or eliminate entirely of [[sub drop]] and [[top drop]] for many individuals, and for some, a lack of aftercare can be detrimental not only psychologically, but also physically. == [[Best Practices]]: Standard Aftercare == == After-Aftercare == [[Category:BDSM Theory]] Return to Aftercare.