Collaring is a significant ceremony in BDSM culture where a dominant presents a collar to their submissive, symbolizing their relationship commitment and power exchange dynamic. It is often compared to engagement or marriage in its significance.
Different types of collars mark different relationship stages. A collar of consideration indicates early exploration, a training collar signifies active development of the dynamic, and a formal collar represents full commitment. Leather and metal collars are common choices.
The ceremony itself varies from simple private exchanges to elaborate rituals with witnesses from the community. Learn about relationship protocols in our BDSM beginners guide.
Collars themselves range from obvious BDSM-style leather or metal collars to subtle jewelry. Watch mistress cams to see collar dynamics in action.