General
collar / collaring
What does collar / collaring mean?
The collar is the headline symbol of a D/s relationship — worn by the submissive to mark that they belong to a particular dominant, kink's nearest thing to a wedding ring. 'Collaring' is the act, often a formal ceremony, where the dominant accepts the sub's service and the sub pledges it. Old Guard tradition runs a three-stage system: a collar of consideration (early, off-limits to others), a training collar, then the formal or 'slave' collar for full commitment.
"He was collared last month at the club — proper ceremony, and now everyone knows whose he is."
Frequently asked questions
Is being collared like getting married?
It's the closest kink analogue — a public, often ceremonial commitment between a dominant and submissive, with its own stages of seriousness.
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