Roles & Dynamics
⛓️ Collars & Collaring in BDSM
A collar can mean ownership, commitment or a scene prop. What collaring means, the types of collars, and the significance of a collaring ceremony.
Updated July 5, 2026
In BDSM a collar is loaded with meaning — sometimes a scene prop, sometimes as significant as a wedding ring.
What a collar can mean
- Play collar: worn during scenes to signal submission.
- Training collar: a “getting to know each other” stage.
- Formal/ownership collar: a serious commitment between a Dom and sub.
- Day collar: subtle everyday jewelry that carries private meaning.
The collaring ceremony
For many, receiving a collar is a milestone marked by a ceremony — the D/s equivalent of an engagement. It’s about trust and belonging, freely given and freely accepted.
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