If there's one topic that comes up time and again on this blog, in readers' emails to me and online forums is how do you care for bruises and other physical and emotional reminders of play? Since 2009 when I started writing this site I've returned to this topic time and again with interesting and useful suggestions and advice – to the point where it’s difficult for a new reader to find a place to start.

The following list of links is my suggestions on key posts on the topic of bruise care and aftercare from my archives. I hope you find them to be useful.

Learning About Aftercare

Bruises, Cuts and Burns - First Aid After Play

Sub Drop and Emotional Release from Scenes

Dominant Recovery

Other Articles from Around the Internet on Play Recovery

  • BDSM and Sex Toy Cleaning and Care - a PDF document I put together for the local munch group on a presentation I did for them.
  • Aftercare - an article that defines aftercare and helps you put together and aftercare kit.
  • Sensual Aftercare - when play is sensual, aftercare can be too! Alternate methods of aftercare.
  • If You Simply Must Use BDSM as Therapy - talks about an emotional release, playing safely when using as therapy and other concerns.
  • 10 Ways to Fight Sub Drop - How to manage post-play depression with foods, nutritional supplements, and other simple healthy tips.
  • Sub-Space, Aftercare and Sub-Drop or Sub-Crash - what are they and how do you manage them?
  • Sub Drop - D/s Seekers covers the basics and shares tips on how to handle sub drop.