Kink and BDSM can take A LOT out of all participants and there are two things that must be understood after playing is over. The first and arguably most important is “After Care”. We must remember to give comfort to those we play with as their minds and bodies return to a normal state of being. The second is remembering to breathe, ourselves, as we appreciate the energy, space shared with us, and marks left on our partners as we return to reality from bliss.