WHAT IS SUBSPACE?

Subspace refers to a trance-like or altered state of consciousness that a submissive may experience during intense BDSM scenes. It is characterized by a profound sense of relaxation, euphoria, and a disconnection from external stimuli. The submissive may feel a loss of control, a heightened threshold for pain, and an intense focus on the present moment.

Subspace renders you physically and emotionally vulnerable, making it difficult to articulate discomfort even or your boundaries being crossed. Because of this, it is often unsafe to change the course of a scene during subspace, as the submissive may not be able to properly consent to these changes.

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For instance, I know a Dom and his submissive who had agreed that there would be no penetrative sex during their BDSM play. When she had entered a subspace, though, she was so lost in her transcendental state that she wanted to have sex. He had to use their safeword in order to enforce their boundaries and stop the play before it went too far.

- How “Subspace” Can Help Us Better Understand Consent by Dame

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