Aftercare

A form of care that is shared between all participants after play. This care may be self-serviced, facilitated by participants of the play and sometimes also provided by people that did not participate in the play itself but have a connection with the individual in need of aftercare.

Aftercare can cover physical, mental, and emotional well-being for an individual. Aftercare is also not exclusive to Bottom-type people, but can also be given to Top-type people and generally anyone participating in play may express their need for a form of aftercare that they are in need of.

It is a common practice; an individual's need for aftercare is already shared between participants before play. An individual may have their own aftercare kit. This may contain things like specific food and drink, a blanket or other comforter. Sometimes aftercare can also be rituals or activities that help the individual such as cuddling or meditation.

Aftercare start may be instantly delivered after a scene, or needed much later, depending on the individual. The duration of aftercare varies from person to person.

Aftercare may also take place after vanilla sex.