Meaning of dom drop | Babel Free

Definitions

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

uncountable

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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