Common Rule

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This article was brought to mind by other blog posts and conversations I’ve had recently.

I am learning it is rather a standard rule or law for submissives of all flavors to have their orgasms owned by their dominant.  It is also true of non-bdsm folks who are just Spankos etc. 

For those who might not understand what I am saying, when a submissive gives their orgasms to their dominant or significant other; this means they cannot touch themselves or bring themselves to an orgasm without the express permission of said dominant or other.  

In most cases, if not all, this means the submissive must ask and often beg for an orgasm.  This fortifies or intensifies the power exchange dynamic between the two.  I can speak for D/s dynamics to say this includes begging during sex before they are allowed to orgasm.  It is rather fun to make them wait for it.  Sorry, I digress. 

Being well aware of this rule in D/s, I have been pleasantly surprised to find it more common than I had thought in other situations.  Why do I say pleasantly?  Because it seems…right.  It seems right in the same way that if told Good Girl by their own dominant, then the sub should say Thank you, Sir.  In the same way that no matter how embarrassing the compliment or where it is said, the sub says, thank you, Sir.  Showing she does not argue with his opinion in regards to her.  I don’t say I speak for all doms or subs in this matter.  This is my personal feeling.

Another aspect of owning or controlling the orgasms of your submissive would be to make Chastity Belts unnecessary except for fun or to “rub their nose in it.”  The idea of having the physical key is fun but is it truly a nice thing if you truly care about the submissive?  I’d say no.  A Domme or female dom who proudly wears the gold key to the cock cage of her submissive male is doing so to very much rub his nose in it and embarrass the hell out of him when anyone asks about it.

I’m not trying to be sexist here, but if I saw another Dom with a gold key around his neck or on a bracelet, I would not ask him about it or even think of it being a Chastity lock.  Whereas women who have dominating feelings take great joy in asking about the key to helping embarrass said submissive.  They can even ask to inspect it.  What Dom is going to ask to inspect another Dom’s sub for her Chastity Belt?  Hmm.  I don’t think so.

If you control their orgasms, then what need for the extra devices?  

Before I leave this topic, I do want to express how profound and fundamental a power exchange this is in a D/s dynamic.  To be given or to give control of a person’s right to physically please themselves?  It’s a big deal.  It is not to be given or received lightly.  The power from my side of it is…very hard to describe.  This and other gifts of submission are more passionately powerful to me than the sex.  I know!  Bold statement, but it’s true, or should be true, for real doms and real subs.  This is, again, my opinion.

What do you think?

Master Grey

Responses to “Common Rule”

  1. VanillaW

    From what I can understand, orgasm control is essentially about power exchange and control (I add that’s also a kink in “vanilla” because it’s fun, harmless and powerfull for the connection); chastity belt add some humiliation to it, but it could also have some very “organic” purpose : for some people, no selftouching won’t be a challenge at all because they will never feel the need nor the desire to do it without direct physical sollicitation ; for some, even, the libido can diminish without regular physical sollicitation and when the partners at least have some time to indulge, one of them will struggle with a lack of libido and can feel unable to fulfill the desire of their partner, resulting in some frustration for both. Are these situations a kind of taboo in “lifestyle” (like struggles in sexual life are often taboo in “vanilla”) ?

    I’m not trying to be sexist here, but if I saw another Dom with a gold key around his neck or on a bracelet, I would not ask him about it or even think of it being a Chastity lock. Whereas women who have dominating feelings take great joy in asking about the key to helping embarrass said submissive. They can even ask to inspect it. What Dom is going to ask to inspect another Dom’s sub for her Chastity Belt?

    It’s interesting to notice. I don’t know if it’s general rule, but I have a personal theory about it : men are territorials here and won’t interfere in the territory of another dom if not explicitely asked : men aknowledge the power of the other Dom(me) and recognize that they won’t challenge it. I suspect that women are taking some revenge over men who generally have more power in society : it is a show of power, here, for the whole audience.

    1. I’d say your analysis is spot-on, V. Thanks for the input and insight.

  2. nora girl

    Well that’s weird… I left a comment here but it disappeared. Did it go to your spam folder?

    1. Just checked. It isn’t there. ??

      1. nora girl

        Well, that’s a bummer. It was a long, thoughtful comment 🙂

      2. and you can’t be thoughtful again?

      3. nora girl

        LOL…I can, but it took a bit of time to think it all out again 🙂

      4. Thank you, nora. Very much.

      5. nora girl

        I felt so frustrated yesterday!!! LOL…it was fun to re-write it though.

      6. I appreciate the effort.

  3. “If you control their orgasms, then what need for the extra devices?” Great question here, and my response is somewhat in line with what VanillaW shared below.

    Yes, in the context you’ve described, the orgasm control is absolute. However, there can be something remarkably reinforcing about wearing the symbols of one’s submission. A collared sub may not always be wearing her collar, yet she knows that she is His at all times. I would argue that the chastity belt is a symbol and reminder of the commitment between the Dom and sub. The gift of submission is there—and will remain there—with or without the physical trappings or symbols. However, there is strength to be found in anchoring one’s self to these physical expressions of submission. A virtuous cycle of reinforcement and affirmation.

    1. nora girl

      I am a big fan of the physical symbols… collars, chastity belt, a wooden hairbrush in one’s purse, being told to wear a certain outfit… simply delicious! XOXO

      1. Right there with you! 😉

  4. nora girl

    While I have zero experience with chastity belts (and I’ve heard it can be hard to get a good fit), the idea thrills me to my core. I view the chastity belt as a physical symbol of his control over me, and his clear message to me that I am his to possess. When he places the chastity belt on me, and has the key in his safekeeping, he is showing me that I belong to him. It is a tangible reminder that he owns my pleasure, my pain, and my sexual frustration.

    Denial fuels the hot flame of desire.

    On the Dom/Domme side, I imagine there could be some pride taken in visibly wearing the key to your submissive’s chastity belt. In public settings, it is a visible, though understated, demonstration of your power. After all, a lion doesn’t need to announce to the forest that he is a lion…they recognize his power and authority immediately. At home, in private, it is a display to your submissive…perhaps showing love, control, possessiveness, etc. It may also provide a bit of psychological torment, as your submissive girl watches you move about the house, the key to her pleasure dangling from your wrist. Most submissives squirm when feeling so helpless in their desire, at the mercy of his wants and needs.

    So, yeah…definitely something I want to get experience with. Great post! XOXO

    1. I thoroughly enjoyed your comments. Good job, nora in taking the time to redo them. You’ve given me some very nice food for thought to use in the future.

      1. nora girl

        I would definitely not rule out chastity belts with your subs. I imagine if you can find the right fit, this could be a very powerful experience.

      2. so noted.

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