Meaning of dom drop | Babel Free

Definitions

A state of low spirits experienced by dominants after BDSM play.

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Examples

“Years later. I’d learn⟳ that this phenomenon is called “sub drop.” The physical pain of BDSM play⟳ causes endorphins and adrenaline to spike, and when those hormones subside, the return⟳ to normalcy often feels sad and confusing. (“Dom drop” can happen⟳ to tops, too.) But since John and I didn’t yet speak⟳ the language of our world, we didn’t understand⟳ my depressive moments.”

“Emotionally, the reality of everything you’ve just done can catch⟳ up with you in the moments after play⟳; you may feel⟳ embarrassed, ashamed, guilty, confused, empty or sad. These reactions are common enough to have⟳ earned names within the kink community: submissives are said to experience⟳ ‘sub drop’, while dominants can feel⟳ what’s called ‘dom drop’ or ‘top drop’.”

““I’ve experienced Dom drop a few times. I didn’t see⟳ it coming, to be honest, and my partner and I were not prepared for it.” He runs his hands through his hair as if he’s a little agitated. “It was a rookie mistake⟳ back then. And I can’t believe⟳ I made it again now.””

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