Relationships
Self Collared
Short Definition
Self-collaring in BDSM refers to an individual choosing to wear a collar as a symbol of their identity without a partner's direct involvement or instruction.
Detailed Explanation
Self-collaring in BDSM refers to an individual choosing to wear a collar as a symbol of their identity without a partner's direct involvement or instruction.
This indicates that the individual in question is collared, but only to themselves.
Not everyone who self-collars is Dominant or submissive. In fact, many self-collar as an indication that they are NOT in power exchange with anyone but their own self, and listen only to their own accountability/authority
This self-collaring can even continue through established relationship dynamics if the individual chooses to do so. The removal of the self-collar is also only up to the individual and not their Dominant.
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.