Subspace is an altered state of mind that people enter during intense BDSM play. It’s similar to an orgasm and can be triggered by many things, including pain play, deep connection with a Dom, and more.
It’s different for everyone, but some common experiences include whole-body buzzing sensations, warmth, floatiness, and a loss of sense of time. It’s also a bonding experience.
It’s a state of mind
The subspace experience is a feeling that happens to top and bottom people in the BDSM scene. It occurs during a scene that is intense and often involves pain or other physical sensations. It can also affect a person’s emotions and sense of touch. In addition, it can result in a lack of control over behavior. As a result, it is important to engage in this type of kink play with someone you trust.
Getting into subspace is a complex process that requires full understanding and cooperation from both subs and Doms. It is triggered by the release of hormones, including epinephrine, endorphins and enkephalins, which increase the sub’s pain tolerance and induce a trance-like state. Subspace can be triggered by a variety of stimuli, including sensory deprivation, bondage, and flogging. Some subs reach this state easily, while others need more intense stimulation to reach it.
The experience of subspace varies from person to person, and it can be very difficult to describe. The sensation can vary from a feeling of giddiness to a complete loss of self-awareness. It may last for a few hours or even a couple of days. After the experience, some subs experience a drop or crash in hormone levels, which can be emotionally painful. This is known as “sub drop”. However, this phenomenon can be prevented by proper aftercare.
It’s a trance
Getting to subspace is a huge accomplishment for many submissives and it’s something that they work hard to achieve. This state is a trance that can be triggered by a variety of ways and the experience differs from person to person. When a sub is in subspace, it can affect how they interact with their Dom and their physical body. They might feel their senses heightened and they may have difficulty focusing.
This trance-like state is caused by dopamine, adrenaline, and oxytocin, which are chemicals released by the brain during BDSM play. These hormones affect the way a person experiences sensation and pain, as well as their feelings of connectedness to others. Some subs even describe a feeling of being “out of their bodies” during this state.
Other symptoms of subspace include giddiness, heightened sensitivities mixed with a paradoxical increase in pain tolerance, and trouble concentrating. Subs in subspace can also lose their connection to words, which means they must use gestures to communicate safe-words and other needs.
Returning to a normal level of consciousness after a sub has been in subspace can be slow, difficult, or traumatic for some people. The drop in endorphins that occurs can be harsh on the mind and body, and the sub might need tending and help to get back to a normal state.
It’s a bonding experience
Subspace is a state of altered consciousness that happens to some submissives during a BDSM scene. It’s caused by a mix of endorphins, cortisol, and adrenaline. The feeling is similar to a trance, and it can make a sub feel like they’re flying around the room. Subs in this trance-like state are more vulnerable and less aware of their own boundaries, which can lead to serious injury. This is why it’s important for Doms to communicate fully before the play begins so they’re on the same page about boundaries and limits.
Inexperienced Doms may not know how to spot the signs of subspace in their sub. They might mistake their sub’s pleas for more pain as requests for kinkier play or try to rouse them out of it with forceful paddling and flogging. They may not take into account that the sub has a higher pain tolerance while in subspace, and continued use of impact play can result in skin breaks or even serious burns.
The experience of subspace can be traumatic for some subs, and it’s also difficult to return to normal consciousness afterward. The sub can become comatose or unconscious and require tending, care, and reassurance to return to full awareness. The drop in endorphins can be difficult to endure and can cause a serious physical or emotional shock to the sub.
It’s a physical experience
Getting into subspace is a major goal of many BDSM relationships. This altered state can be triggered by bondage, sensory deprivation or simply giving in to submission and obeying commands. The experience is different for everyone, but it often involves a lucid sense of euphoria, giddiness, and a loss of feelings. Some BDSM lovers describe it as feeling like being in a dream or trance.
The sub may be unable to speak or think clearly, and may use only gestures to communicate needs or boundaries. This can be dangerous for a Dominant who is unsure of the sub’s state. Taking the time to keep calm and communicate effectively can prevent a situation from spiraling out of control.
When a sub is in subspace, they can feel that pain no longer hurts. This is a result of the body’s fight-or-flight response, in which hormones are produced to prepare for battle or escape from danger. These chemicals can cause a sub to feel an altered sense of reality, and they can also make it difficult for them to focus.
As a result, a sub may be oblivious to the fact that they are in danger. This can allow a sadist to take advantage of them, or even rape them if their defenses are down. A Dominant should be prepared to take steps to protect their sub when they enter this state, and should always check in regularly to ensure the safety of both themselves and the sub they are with.
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