Online Training - Help a first-timer.
Hello everyone
I have just begun an online relationship with a delightful little sub who is very submissive but has no practical bdsm experience. She is very willing to learn and is deeply submissive.
I have experience in offline training but have none in online training, or distance relationships of any kind. This training is really a prelude to meeting, not a strictly online relationship, as she lives quite a distance from me.
So I would love to hear from Doms who have online experience and wouldn't mind sharing some of their experiences, tips and knowledge with me. No doubt I could learn through trial and error (as to which offline activities don't translate well online etc) but with such a wealth of knowledge and experience here I thought why not tap into it first :)
Jason
Don't take this as definate but.....
I think there is a how to guide to online relationships in the dungeon section of this site. But I'm not entirely sure cause I've never looked. It may be worth a look though.
On-line Training: A beginning Guide Part 1
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Originally Posted by sugeneg
She is very willing to learn and is deeply submissive.
I have experience in offline training but have none in online training, or distance relationships of any kind. This training is really a prelude to meeting, not a strictly online relationship, as she lives quite a distance from me.
So I would love to hear from Doms who have online experience and wouldn't mind sharing some of their experiences, tips and knowledge with me. No doubt I could learn through trial and error (as to which offline activities don't translate well online etc) but with such a wealth of knowledge and experience here I thought why not tap into it first :)
Jason
I have done on-line training in the past, then when I met my current submissive 5 years ago pretty much stopped. Last month though, I bumped into a newbie subbie here, and we have started an on-line training. I think the key to success in on-line training is Two things: One, go slow and don't rush things. I find myself always having to re-read the emails I send to her because I sometimes get going and then ask her to do about 10 things all at once. Prioritize what you wish to do with her. Lists work good with due dates. Set up right away how you wish her to respond to any emails and any on-line chats or sessions. Then reinforce that she doesn't need to feel that she needs to learn or know everything at once.
Two: Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Can't stress that enough. Write out everything you are going to tell her in a Word document (better to edit and save), re-read it and then send it to her. When replying to her emails, include her reply and your response. This allows her (and you) to follow the different topic threads .
Keep asking her to ask you questions. I find that new subs have a lot of questions but are usually afraid to ask. Sometimes if I am not getting enough questions I tell her that her next assignment is to ask me a question about (some topic). I have, in the past, told the sub that each time she emails me to ask me a question about my background or experience. This way if I didn't already tell her something or didn't elaborate then she has the opportunity.
Save everything. Since most of this relationship is going on through email, chats, IM, etc...keep the paper trail. It helps you to stay organized, and helps fight confusion about who said what when etc....
The next step is to lay out to her the way your on-line relationship is going to unfold. Since she is brand new it is a little easier, because she probably doesn't have a lot of pre-conceived notions to correct. But, tell her what your role is going to be (I tell my subs I am a guide in our journey to discover their submissive soul). Let her know what her role is, and your expectations of what she is going to need to do.
I always have the sub tell me about her past BDSM experiences as well as sexual experiences. I have had women tell me that they had no BDSM experiences and then eventually reveal they had a BF hold their hands above their head as he screwed her (but didn't understand this is a BDSM experience).
Ask about her lifestyle now and how much time she has to contact you. Then set limits of how much contact you will have with her. This just gives her a framework to follow and allows you to begin to control (which is what she wishes). Also, your time can start to get away from you if you don't keep on this. I am not saying she can only contact you for certain times on certain days, but when you start both of you may wish more time then one or both can afford to give. If you control this it works better.
Then have her download one of the BDSM checklists (one here: http://www.twoheartsonesoul.com/checklistp.htm) you may have used in the past. I have the sub email me about 15-20 of the items at a time, asking her to ask me if she doesn't understand something, and then tell me if she has any experience or an interest in that item. This allows for a lot of learning to take place as well as getting to know her better. Also, you can send her URL for follow-up info on specific topics. Is also, a good way for you to learn things (I looked up Bastinado when I didn't know what the term was). Also, suggest books to read, or better yet (if you can) mail her one of your favorite books and you can assign her a passage to read and then tell you her feelings about it.
"Her feelings", the key to the whole on-line training. Keep asking her to tell you her feelings. This is the only way you can judge how she is doing, what she is learning, and if she is progressing the way you feel she should be.
I continually ask about her feelings. Each time we part a chat or IM, I tell her to email me within 12 hours and tell me her feelings about what we just did or experienced. Since you can't see her reactions in her face or body, you have to keep making her tell you her feelings. Then you can sort through them with her.
Try to keep this on-line only for at least awhile. Sometimes if the connection is strong you will wish to go to phone right away. Try to avoid this impulse and wait until she is ready for it. You will not believe the power of hearing your voice for the first time will do to her. When you make her wait until she knows you a bit and you feel confident in beginning to know her, then the power of the moment is that much more.
Just like a real time relationship the on-line one is all about building trust. So keep going slow and pacing yourself. Offer her choices, but for the most part You maintain the control of what you will do when. Evaluate her responses and then decided which direction you are going to go.
A couple of short takes on a few things:
Titles: Decide what you wish her to call you and then make her stick to it. I like Sir because Master means something different to me than most. But pick something and then make her stick to it. Also, pick her a nick or pet name you decide on. Make her change her on-screen nick to that. Make it special and unique.
Discipline: Make sure she understands she needs to be focused on you and disciplined. Just because you can’t see her doesn’t mean she should not be disciplined and wearing what you asked her to, or sitting a certain way. Make sure you tell her that honesty is the key to an on-line relationship. Always be honest with you. If you ask her to do something and she tries but can’t then make sure she tells you. Tell her you will be more disappointed if she doesn’t tell you she can’t do that then pretending she did it.
Sex- you are going to have cyber sex with her. I usually go slow with her and always make her extend it out. I will give her a release, but make it drawn out. I usually try to begin orgasm control from the get go. Making her start, stop, start again etc… I will give her a release before we are done with a session, but make her earn it. I rarely ever come myself in the beginning. She will ask you about this (she will be very concerned that you are satisfied and that you find her pleasing). I tell her that I will get what I need when I need it. I like using toys, but try to keep it to one or two things per session. Also, keep asking her feelings.
End of Part 1
SirW
On-line Training: A beginning Guide Part 2
Part 2
Pictures- In the beginning I never ask what a sub looks like, her measurements, sometimes not even her age. I tell her from the beginning I am more concerned what is in her head then what she looks like. If you need a picture ask for a head shot, then give her one of you. Tell her when you are ready for more revealing pictures of her, you will ask her for them. Good to put this in the back of her mind, and extend the control aura. I do send her pictures of things I wish her to know about. I sent my current trainee one of a woman with a leather sleeve on her arms. She asked me what it was from the checklist, and it was easier to send her a pic than try to verbally explain it.
Punishments- Lots of variations on this. Some like to do it some don’t. I generally will not do punishments for awhile, if at all on-line. I tell her we will when I decide she needs it. The problem is that you can spank her like you do in r/l. Spanking or clamping your nipples yourself is not the same, and can be dangerous since she might not know when to stop. So keep punishments to something you can supervise and control, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER (got my drift) use time with you (or away from you) as a punishment. You need to be in contact with her all the time to control and train her. A Dom who says he is punishing a sub by not seeing her or talking to her, or answering her email is at best a coward, and worst an abuser. Also, don’t put her in a situation where no matter what she does she will fail and have to be punished. A punishment usually means she has done something incorrectly, which also means you have failed to get her to do it right. So if you wish to punish for that then punish yourself. One of the most severe punishments I can give a submissive is to tell her that I am not going to tell her what I wish to do, she can decide on her own. A true submissive will really, really hate this. You have taken controlling her away, and she will be despondent. Only do this to make a point. Also, if you do punish make sure she knows why and what to do to avoid it in the future.
When to go to real life: When you are ready, and You decide when that is. If distance is a problem then you may not have to worry she wishes this before you are ready. I told my current submissive that we will meet someday. She was puzzled by this because we are a distance away, and our lives are complicated. But I told her some day we will meet, whether it is just to talk or hug, or more. But when I feel it is right it will happen. Talk with her and you decide.
Lastly: Remember this relationship is all about control. Establishing your control over her, but she needs to give it to you. Go slow and earn each others’ trust. I talk a lot about how D/s is a partnership and how we both need to give and get things for us to be satisfied. I i\keep talking about this all the time. Do little things to show her how she giving you control can be such a turn-on and so rewarding for her. I almost always ask the sub if she is shaven (pubic in and around her vaginal area). If she is not I always request she do this, and maintain it till I tell her otherwise. This will be a visible sign of your control of her every time she dresses, bathes or looks in any mirror. Also, you can extend control of her into her everyday life. This is usually very exciting for her. An easy thing is to tell her tomorrow at work she is to dress normally, but after lunch to go to the ladies room and remove her panties, put them in her purse and not wear any till the next morning. Now every time she moves, sits down or even walks she will feel your control of her. (obviously I ask if she is having her period, and do not do it on those days). Always ask if she can do this, almost 99% of the time she is turned on to do this for You.
Ok, and that is just the tip of the ice berg. Feel free to reply her or a PM if you wish more info. I would love to begin a correspondence with a Dom that is training a new sub at the same time as I am to see if we can learn from each other. Good luck
SirW
More about on-line training
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Originally Posted by sugeneg
She is writing a journal for me each night and emailing it to me so I can gauge her reactions of her day and any tasks I may have set for her. I am having her kneel down, making sure to keep her back straight for good posture, while writing her journal.
I have found in my short time with online training that it can be the small simple things that mean so much to the submissive.
I have also found that reinforcing a few simple things is very helpful. Even if she already does soimething of her own accord telling her she must do these things helps to reinforce that I am in control.
I gave her a checklist to fill out. She is young, has no bdsm experience (and this really is none), almost no sexual experience but is deeply submissive.
Seems like you are on track with the on-line training. Actually a neophyte might be easier, since everything is new and she doesn't expect things to be one way or another (as they might have been with a past Dom).
I was going to mention about words and name calling (or using nick names). I see that you both are from Australia (I had an on-line sub for almost 3 years from there), and in Amercia we use nick names for everything.
One of the first things I do is have her tell me her feelings about Me using certain names (like cunt, whore, slut, pig, cow...etc.) Best to get this out in the beginning then you don't use a word that she reacts badly to. Also, some women have reactions to words because they were used against them in an abusive aituation. Even though your sub has no past BDSM experience, she might have been in a family or other situation where she could have been emotionally or verbally stressed. Always good to talk this out. Actually there is a thread on the forum here that I posted similar remarks in. It is here (http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1791).
We can discuss this training back and forth here if you like. Then others can also add their comments. Alwasys willing to learn new things.
Good luck.
Sir W