A consensual relationship structure in which one partner wears a collar as a physical symbol of their commitment and agreed-upon role within a power exchange, typically with a Dominant partner. The collar functions as a tangible marker of the dynamic, often carrying significance similar to a wedding ring in a conventional relationship.
Collars can represent a long-term commitment, a specific protocol within play, or a daily reminder of the dynamic even when partners are apart. Some couples use a formal collaring ceremony to mark the occasion, and the style of collar, from discreet day collars to heavier play collars, often signals what the wearer wants others in the community to know.
Worth knowing: Because a collar can carry deep emotional weight, partners should discuss what it means to each of them, how visible it will be in public, and what the process is for adjusting or removing it if the dynamic changes.
Also called: collaring ceremony, day collar, play collar, training collar, posture collar, collar of consideration, permanent collar, consideration collar
