Could these rules apply to both male and female subs? Why or why not?
I always think it's interesting that men into BDSM like to make rules for their women. How very butch, controlling and bossy of them. Submitting isn't about following a list of rules. It's about sharing something. What are you sharing if you're just ticking off things on his list of requirements?
Anyway, my own ideas for the six rules follow...
The 6 elements of the D/s lifestyle:
"Deportment" means following rules of behavior. This emphasizes knowing correct behavior as well as doing it to the satisfaction of your Master.
"Body preparation" means how you daily prepare yourself, permanent decorations on your body, and even physical exercise routines. This emphasizes accepting the long term and permanent standards of your Master, as well as giving responsibility for your body to your Master.
"Exhibitionism" means displaying your body (clothed or unclothed) in specified ways, including your sexually-intimate parts. This emphasizes knowledge of your sexual image and using it to please those around you, especially your Master.
"Sluttery" means use of your body in sexual ways. This emphasizes arousing and gratifying the lusts of those around you, especially your Master.
"Bondage" means the use of external restraints on your body. This emphasizes the loss of control over your body as well as the development of patience and subservience in the service of your Master.
"Rewards" means the use of rewards and punishments for feedback and control. This emphasizes submission of yourself to your Master for both rewards and punishments, looking to Him for gratification of your desires, and accepting His treatment of you as proper.
(except from material [Copyright © 1997 by Robert G. Benson])
Deportment. Back straight, eyes front and if you can't crack a smile you're too damn serious. Get thee to the kitchen and bring me fresh coffee. Now, lets work on your posture. The position of the day is... coffee table. Down boy
Body preparation. Hmmm.. kind of wandered off there. Preparing his body... that's something I like. Keep your hands to yourself boy. It's my turn! You can never be too prepared. (Responsibility for his body! Hah! He can wipe his own butt.)
Exhibitionism. Yes! By all means. Stand at attention where I can see you. A bit more left... yes, good boy.
Sluttery. Ummm... ok. I expect some degree of sluttery 24/ 7. Any less and he will need an examination. Which just has all kinds of interesting possibilities.
Bondage. This works when I've had enough of the standard sluttery. Also, that whole leash idea. Men: the pet for Dommes with allergies to real dogs.
Rewards. Ye olde carrot on a stick. You're the carrot and I get to poke you with the stick. If you're good I'll let you be the stick for awhile.
