In a D/s relationship, that very special place the submissive enters when he/she totally trusts his/her Dominant, and totally immerses in an intense
scene. The sub may not be capable of making rational decisions about his/her safety and well-being at this point.
It is the responsibility of the
Dom to provide for the welfare of his/her sub, as he/she has trusted him to do. It is also the
Dom's responsibility after the
scene to help the sub to return to "vanilla space" after the
scene. This entails providing both physical and emotional assurance to the sub, until he/she regains his/her sense of self, and is known as, "aftercare".
Dom: "Sweetie?" Hey... it's time to come back. You made me very happy today, and I love you." <Kisses
sub on the neck>
sub: "Sir?
Sorry... i was gone for awhile. You know, in subspace. i'm so happy i made you happy. i'd really like to do that again sometime, if it pleases You".