Collaring Rituals
The statement of responsibility and ownership. The comparison that is closest could be that the D/s collar is just a wedding band and the collaring ritual is the D/s wedding. This might be done in private, include just closest and most trusted of buddies or family members, or can be quite a ceremony that is large numerous witnesses – and everything in between.
I’ve written several rituals that are collaring each completely unique to the couple and their requirements. What transpires in a collaring ritual is individual preference, but talking generally, statements are manufactured by both parties as a statement of their comprehension of their relationship and also the commitment they’re making to one another with specific symbolic gestures to help cement the moment into the mind. In many cases it’s also cause for there to become a brand new agreement drawn and finalized during the ritual, to acknowledge the advancement for the relationship, duties, expectations, etc.
In case a submissive has to be released, there is frequently a release or “uncollaring” ritual. Ideally this is accomplished with compassion and fosters the ability to recognize the nice ( the thing that was learned, what was enjoyed) as much as the decision to pursue paths that are different. As such, part of a launch ritual or ceremony should acknowledge that the type for the relationship changes, going back energy back to the submissive, and burning or shredding their main collar. Continue reading “The collar is often the most persistent symbol of commitment in the D/s orientation of the lifestyle.”