I am Daddy: An Exploration of Self-Collaring (Extended Access)
ZoomCity
Duration: 90 minutes
Educators:
Topic: Kink Identities
Type: Lecture/Presentation

Collaring has long held deep meaning in kink and BDSM communities — often symbolizing ownership, devotion, and connection between Dominants and submissives. But what about when the collar is placed by one’s own hand? Self-collaring has emerged as a personal and often radical ritual of reclaiming power, setting boundaries, and defining self-worth. This session explores self-collaring not just as an alternative to partnered dynamics, but as a meaningful practice in its own right — one that can coexist with relationships of all kinds. Whether single, solo, partnered, or somewhere in between, individuals are using self-collaring to affirm their autonomy, embody personal power, and honor their commitments to self. Especially relevant for those navigating healing from codependency, complex relationship histories, or identity formation, self-collaring offers a way to say “I am Daddy” — not as a role given, but one claimed.