In BDSM, the intricate dance of dominance and submission that defines our world, your physical body becomes a primary canvas, a living testament to the dynamic we create. Slave and submissive positions are far more than mere poses; they are a fundamental language – a visual and visceral expression of your submission, a tool for discipline and a demonstration of your devotion. These are specific, standardised positions that I expect you, my submissive or slave, to learn with diligence, to memorise with precision, and to assume immediately upon my command. The very act of training you in these positions – meticulously correcting your form, rewarding your successes, firmly disciplining your failures – is in itself a powerful exercise in control. It’s a method I use to deepen our bond, to solidify your understanding of your place, and to mold you into a more perfect instrument of my will.
While the sheer variety of possible positions is limited only by imagination and physical ability, there are common forms that serve as a crucial foundation. These range from positions requiring quiet humility and patient endurance (often referred to as low protocol) to highly formalised, almost ritualistic positions required in specific traditional or high protocol dynamics. The purpose behind each commanded position varies: some are designed to emphasise your vulnerability and complete accessibility to me; others are designed to test your stamina, your concentration, your ability to remain still and centred under duress. Still others are purely for aesthetic presentation, to show your form in a way that pleases me, or to demonstrate your absolute, unconditional surrender.
Regardless of the specific pose I command, certain underlying principles almost always apply: your posture should unequivocally convey deference and respect. Your gaze is usually averted, lowered, or directed precisely as I instruct – never meeting mine unless specifically permitted. Silence, often for long periods, is a common requirement, a testament to your discipline and control over your own impulses. And above all, your response to my commands must be immediate and unquestioning. Remember, whilst I will demand commitment and push you to your limits, your physical safety and well being is paramount within the boundaries we set. Modifications to positions are always possible, especially in the beginning, although challenging these perceived limits under my careful, experienced guidance is often an integral part of your training and growth.
The Purpose and Power of Submissive Positions
Before we delve into specific postures for subs or slaves, it’s crucial you understand why these positions are so integral to our dynamic. They are not arbitrary.
- Clarity and Compliance: Learning these positions eradicates ambiguity. A single word or gesture from me should be enough for you to know precisely what is required. This efficiency in communication is vital, especially in the heat of a scene or when discipline is necessary. It means I don’t have to waste time with lengthy explanations; your body already knows the language.
- Upholding the Power Exchange: Each time you assume a commanded position, you are actively reinforcing our power dynamic. You are acknowledging my authority and your willing submission. This physical act has a profound psychological impact, for both of us.
- Cultivating a Submissive Mindset: Regularly assuming these postures helps to cultivate and maintain a submissive mindset. They are physical reminders of your role, your commitments, and your place. They can ground you, center you, and help you access that deeper level of surrender.
- A Tool for Training and Discipline: Positions are a cornerstone of slave training. They teach discipline, control, and attention to detail. They can also be used effectively as a means of correction or punishment – some positions are inherently uncomfortable or difficult to maintain, serving as a tangible consequence for disobedience or a lapse in your expected standards.
- Facilitating Connection and Intimacy: Paradoxically, the structure and control inherent in these positions can create a space for profound intimacy. Your vulnerability, your trust, your focused effort to please me in these postures – these are powerful aphrodisiacs and can forge a deeper bond between us.
Core Submissive & Slave Positions
What follows is a basic vocabulary of submission. Learn these positions carefully as they are part of any good Dom’s training. They are the building blocks upon which more complex interactions and deeper levels of submission are built. I’ve categorised them for clarity, but understand that many positions can serve multiple purposes.
A. Kneeling Positions: Presentation, Service, and Supplication
Kneeling is a classic expression of deference and readiness.
1. Present
- Description: You sit back on your heels, knees spread comfortably wide (or wider, as I command). Your back is straight, head held up but gaze respectfully lowered or directed as I instruct. Your hands rest palms-up on your thighs, open and receptive.
- My Perspective: This is often an initial position, a starting point for many interactions. It’s relatively easy to hold at first but demands unwavering focus and stillness. It clearly demonstrates respect, patience, and your readiness to serve or receive. The open posture signifies availability and acceptance. Held for extended periods, especially in heels, it becomes a significant test of endurance and will.
2. Nadu
- Description: Similar to “Present,” you kneel back on your heels with your back straight and head up. Your legs, however, are spread quite wide apart, and your hands are placed on your thighs, palms up, signifying a heightened state of offering and helplessness.
- My Perspective: This position, sometimes associated with Gorean-inspired dynamics, emphasizes a more profound offering. The wider spread of the legs increases vulnerability and display. The upturned palms are a clear sign of your wish to please and your complete openness to my desires.
3. Modest Kneel
- Description: You kneel with your back straight, legs spread wide apart. Instead of hands on thighs, you place your hands demurely between your legs, on the floor or cupping yourself as directed.
- My Perspective: This offers a contrast to more overtly presentational kneeling. While still submissive, the hand placement can signify modesty or a more introspective state of submission, depending on the context I set.
4. Kneel / Tower Slave Position
- Description: Again, similar to “Nadu” in the upright posture while kneeling on your heels. The key difference here is that your legs (knees and ankles) should be kept tightly together, and your palms are placed firmly down on your thighs.
- My Perspective: This position conveys a sense of formal readiness and waiting to serve. The closed leg posture can signify a more contained, disciplined energy, while the palms down suggest a readiness for instruction or a more formal bearing.
5. Kneel Forward
- Description: From a kneeling position, you lean forward, supporting your upper body on straight arms, hands flat on the floor directly beneath your shoulders (akin to a plank, but on the knees). Your hips should be pushed slightly forward of your knees, maintaining a straight, strong line from your head to your knees.
- My Perspective: This position demands core strength and becomes a significant challenge if held correctly for any length of time. It presents your back and particularly your rear in a prominent, accessible way. A more demanding variation, often used for punishment, involves lifting your feet off the floor, increasing pressure on the knees and requiring greater balance and endurance.
6. Kneel Back
- Description: Kneeling, typically with knees wide, you lean backward, supporting yourself on straight arms with your hands flat on the floor behind you. Your fingers may point away from or towards your feet, as I instruct. Your chest is lifted, and your back should maintain a graceful arch.
- My Perspective: This is an aesthetically striking position, deeply submissive and visually appealing. It fully exposes the entire front of your body – your neck, chest, stomach, and groin – rendering you exceptionally vulnerable and accessible to my touch or gaze. It tests flexibility in your thighs, shoulders, and spine.
7. Collar Me / Expose for Collaring
- Description: You kneel, back straight, head up, and knees apart. Your hands are brought up to lift your hair away from your neck, or clasped behind your head, fully exposing your throat and neck area.
- My Perspective: This position is specifically designed for the ritual of collaring, or for moments when I wish to have unimpeded access to your neck. It’s a gesture of offering, trust, and acceptance of my mark or symbol of ownership.
8. Hands / Hands Out
- Description: Kneeling upright, you extend your arms straight out in front of you, holding them parallel to the floor. Palms may face down, up, or together, as I command.
- My Perspective: This is primarily a test of shoulder and arm endurance. Maintaining perfectly straight arms without any drooping requires considerable effort and focus over time. The difficulty can be easily increased by having you hold an object (a book, a tray) or by demanding precise, unwavering stillness.
9. Ready to Please
- Description: You are on your knees, leaning forward. Your hands, palms down, are placed on the floor between your spread knees, wrists possibly crossed. Your mouth is held fully open, ready to receive. An open mouth harness might be used for comfort, to ensure the mouth remains open, or for added BDSM aesthetic.
- My Perspective: This position leaves no doubt as to your immediate purpose: you are ready and waiting to please orally, to be used as I see fit. The open mouth is a clear sign of anticipation and willingness.
B. Floor Positions: Surrender, Supplication, and Availability
Lying positions often signify a deeper level of surrender or a specific state of availability.
10. Submit / Humble
- Description: Kneeling, typically with knees spread, you fold your body forward, resting your forehead completely on the floor. Your arms are either stretched fully forward along the floor, palms down, or sometimes brought behind your back, or folded beneath your face.
- My Perspective: A posture of profound deference and humility. Your gaze is entirely obscured, placing you in a state of sensory limitation and absolute trust in my presence. It’s generally comfortable for longer durations, making it ideal for periods of contemplation, awaiting my attention, or as a position of penance. The variation with arms behind your back (“Grovel”) significantly increases your vulnerability.
11. Surrender
- Description: Assume the “Submit/Humble” position, but with your arms outstretched forward, ensure your palms are turned upwards, open and exposed.
- My Perspective: This variation on the “Submit” pose adds another layer of meaning. The upturned palms signify a more active offering within your humility, a gesture of complete surrender and a plea for acceptance or mercy.
12. Floor
- Description: You lie completely flat on your stomach, face down. Your cheek or forehead rests on the floor as directed. Your wrists are crossed behind your lower back, resting passively, or sometimes your arms are outstretched to the sides. Your feet may be crossed at the ankles.
- My Perspective: This is the ultimate posture of supplication and helplessness. You are at the lowest possible physical level, fully grounded and under my dominion. The crossed wrists (if commanded) prevent any defensive posture. Resting your forehead down increases the sense of submission and sensory restriction. I may step over you in this position, reinforcing your place.
13. Apology
- Description: You lie face down, your forehead pressed firmly to the floor. Your arms are spread wide out to your sides, like wings, with your palms flat on the floor.
- My Perspective: A profound and dramatic statement of submission and sincere remorse. Your obscured vision and the vulnerable, wide-spread posture make your submission total and undeniable. This is often reserved for moments requiring a clear, unequivocal demonstration of apology or absolute, unconditional surrender.
14. Spread / Present, Floor
- Description: You lie on your back, legs spread wide apart, fully exposing your genitals. Your arms are typically held behind your back (wrists crossed or hands clasped) or sometimes pinned or stretched above your head.
- My Perspective: This position conveys total sexual availability and an utter lack of resistance. Your most vulnerable areas are fully presented, accessible to my touch, my gaze, and my every whim. The arm position further emphasizes your helplessness and surrender.
C. Standing Positions: Readiness, Display, and Discipline
Standing positions often denote alertness, readiness for inspection, or a more formal type of service.
15. Wait
- Description: You stand with your feet slightly apart (or precisely as commanded), maintaining a straight spine. Your arms are held behind your back, often with wrists crossed or hands clasped neatly in a “box” position at the small of your back. Your head is typically upright, gaze forward or slightly lowered.
- My Perspective: A more subtle, yet clearly defined, waiting position. It’s suitable as a default stance when attending to me, awaiting instruction, or even in situations requiring more discretion (what some call “vanilla” settings). It’s less physically demanding for longer periods than some other positions but still unequivocally denotes your status and attentiveness.
16. Wait Up
- Description: Standing with your feet slightly apart (or wider, if I command), you raise your arms fully above your head, crossing your wrists. Your posture is upright but clearly deferential.
- My Perspective: This is a position of waiting that is more active and overtly submissive. It keeps your hands completely out of the way and presents your torso and underarms. It’s distinctly different from casual standing, marking you as attentive, under command, and perhaps anticipating further interaction.
17. Attention
- Description: You stand alert and stiff-bodied. Your feet are together, legs straight. Your eyes are locked forward, head kept perfectly still. Your hands are straight and held rigidly by your sides, perhaps with fingers extended and touching your hips or thighs.
- My Perspective: A formal, almost military stance of absolute readiness and focus on me. It demands discipline and control, eliminating any casualness. It signifies that you are awaiting an immediate command or undergoing a formal inspection.
18. Wall
- Description: You face a wall, standing close to it. Your feet should be slightly apart, and your palms are placed flat on the wall at shoulder height or as directed, bracing yourself as you lean slightly forward.
- My Perspective: This is often a precursor to discipline or a punishment position in itself. It restricts your movement and vision, placing you in a vulnerable state. You may be instructed to remove clothing beforehand if corporal punishment is to be administered.
19. At Your Service
- Description: You stand with your legs slightly apart, hands crossed gracefully in front of your body (one palm placed over the other), with your arms extended downwards.
- My Perspective: This position signifies readiness to perform a personal service for me or my guests. It’s a posture of polite, attentive servitude, often adopted when receiving instructions for a task.
20. Inspection / Display (Standing)
- Description: You stand straight, feet slightly apart. Your hands are placed behind your head, elbows out, fully exposing your torso and underarms.
- My Perspective: Similar to the kneeling “Expose,” but standing. This allows for a full visual observation of your body, your stance, or your attire. It facilitates easy handling and assessment.
D. Specialized & Object Poses: Utility, Endurance, and Dehumanization
These positions often push boundaries further, focusing on utility, extreme submission, or endurance.
21. Table / She-Sleen
- Description: You position yourself on your hands and knees, ensuring your back is flat and parallel to the floor, like a tabletop. Your head is typically held up or as directed. Hands might be forbidden for support in more extreme variations, requiring you to balance on knees and elbows, or use other supports.
- My Perspective: This position transforms your body into a functional object. Your back is presented for my use – for resting items, for impact play, or for sexual access. It can be incredibly vulnerable, especially if your hands are not used for support. The term “She-Sleen” is sometimes used in Gorean-inspired contexts for similar utilitarian postures.
22. Stool / Obeisance
- Description: Kneeling, you lean far forward, balancing on your forearms and knees, or sometimes just on your hands and the balls of your feet with your rear high. Your back should be flat and stable enough for me to (symbolically or literally) use as a stool or footrest.
- My Perspective: A position of profound humility and service, where your body becomes a piece of furniture for my convenience. It demonstrates a deep willingness to be utilized in any way I see fit.
23. Sex Doll / Capture
- Description: This can vary, but often involves you being positioned in a way that emphasizes sexual availability and helplessness, as if a captured slave or a doll ready for use. Limbs might be splayed, orifices presented.
- My Perspective: This position is about surrendering your agency and becoming an instrument for my sexual pleasure. It highlights your role as an object of my desire, ready to be used according to my whims.
24. Wheel
- Description: Standing with your feet slightly apart, you execute a full backbend, supporting your weight on your hands and feet, arching your back significantly (similar to the advanced yoga pose “Urdhva Dhanurasana”).
- My Perspective: This is an exceptionally demanding position, requiring significant strength, flexibility, and endurance. It’s a true test of your physical capabilities and your will to obey. For those slaves capable of holding this position, the immense physical exertion combined with the extreme vulnerability it creates is a powerful, visceral expression of dedication and submission.
E. Specific Arm and Hand Poses
While many arm and hand positions are integral parts of the full-body poses described above (e.g. hands behind head in “Expose”), some can be commanded as standalone gestures or added to other positions to increase difficulty or change meaning.
- Hands Clasped Behind Head: Signifies vulnerability, openness, and often a precursor to inspection or play.
- Box Arms: Arms held rigidly behind the back, wrists parallel, hands clasped. A formal, disciplined waiting posture.
- Strappado Position (Simulated/Safe): Arms pulled straight and touching behind the back, as if cuffed together at elbows and wrists (true strappado is dangerous; this refers to a safe, symbolic representation of such binding). Emphasizes helplessness.
- Prayer Position: Hands pressed together in front of the chest. Can signify supplication or reverence.
- Reverse Prayer: Hands pressed together behind the back, between the shoulder blades. A test of flexibility and a posture of contained submission.
Beyond the Core: Protocol, Systems, and My Variations
These foundational positions offer a solid vocabulary. However, the world of slave positions extends further, and our dynamic may incorporate more specialized elements:
- High Protocol: In more formal, structured D/s relationships, specific positions are often required for everyday interactions: addressing me, serving food or drinks, entering or leaving my presence, or even during specific types of ritualized play. These often involve precise hand placements, specific depths of kneeling or bowing, controlled, almost choreographed movements, and strict rules regarding eye contact.
- Gorean-Inspired & Other Systems: Certain subcultures or philosophies, such as those inspired by John Norman’s “Chronicles of Gor,” have their own highly detailed and codified sets of positions and protocols. Terms like “kajira” are associated with specific postures and demeanors within these contexts, carrying deep symbolic meanings. If our dynamic leans this way, dedicated study and practice on your part will be required. Positions like “Nadu” and “She-Sleen” may have roots or parallels in such systems.
- Endurance Positions: Many of the positions described can be transformed into endurance tests simply by extending the duration they must be held. Others are inherently designed to challenge your physical and mental stamina – holding uncomfortable postures for extended periods, maintaining precarious balance under strain, or resisting fatigue while under my scrutiny.
- My Own Variations: Like any experienced Dominant, I have developed, and will continue to develop, my own specific variations, combinations, or unique names for positions. These will be tailored to our specific needs, your capabilities, my aesthetic preferences, and the particular lessons I wish to impart. You will learn these as our journey progresses.
Training and Implementation – Mastering Your Physical Submission
Learning and perfecting these positions is not a casual undertaking; it is a core part of your training and a continuous aspect of your submission.
- Memorization: I expect you to memorize positions by name, number, or even subtle gesture, and to assume them instantly and without hesitation upon my command.
- Correction: I will correct your form meticulously and repeatedly. Precision matters. It demonstrates your attention to detail, your respect for my command, and your commitment to excellence in your servitude.
- Consistency: Regular, dedicated practice builds muscle memory, refines your posture, and reinforces the habit of immediate, unquestioning obedience.
- Application: Positions are not just for show or for scenes. They will be used as default postures for waiting, for specific tasks, during disciplinary measures, or simply as a way to center you, to bring you back into your submissive headspace at any given moment.
Final Considerations – Your Body, My Will
As you embark on this aspect of your training, always remember these crucial points:
- Safety First: Your physical well-being is a primary concern, even as I push your limits. You are to inform me immediately of any sharp, unexpected pain or a genuine inability to hold a position safely due to impending collapse or injury. There is a difference between the discomfort of endurance and actual physical danger.
- Physical Limits: Be honest and upfront about any pre-existing injuries, chronic conditions, or genuine physical limitations you may have. We can often modify positions or avoid those that would be truly detrimental. Hiding such things can lead to injury and a breach of trust.
- Communication: While silence and stillness are often required in a position, open and honest communication about the positions – your limits, difficulties you’re experiencing during training, or concerns – is vital outside of active command or scenes.
- Purpose: Strive to understand the purpose behind each position I command. Is it for my access? Is it a form of discipline? A test of your endurance? An aesthetic preference? A symbolic gesture? This understanding will deepen your submission and make your compliance more meaningful, both to you and to me.
Slave positions, and submissive positions in general, are a powerful and versatile tool in a BDSM dynamic. They are a living, breathing, visual representation of your devotion, a tangible method of discipline, a crucible for testing your limits and, in their own way, an art form. Master them, dedicate yourself to their perfection and you will have mastered a crucial and deeply rewarding aspect of your submission to me. This mastery will not only please me, but will also unlock new depths of your own submissive potential.
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