Sunday, October 28, 2012

Maintenance, Discipline, and Stress Relief


                                                                         

  June will tell you that she gets spanked every day. Often times two or three times a day.  Some of you may have a hard time believing that such a good, sweet girl  would require such frequent attentions... The truth is that June and I view maintenance and discipline a bit different than most.  We have found that daily spankings help keep us both where we need to be physically and mentally and we have both found that our relationship benefits deeply from this.  Besides being DD, we are both spanking enthusiasts and find spanking alluring, and we find them to be a soothing source of stress relief and a source of inspiration to the betterment of our relationship.

                                                                        

Maintenance even though we don't always call it that is a very special and very intimate way  of connecting and finding the comfort that  can only be found with each other. Yes we like it... Does that make it less DD? Less special? We don't think so.  It is more than a fascination, hobby, or fetish, it really is a way of living and thinking that makes us who we are.  June is hyper vigilant about everything, but especially her communication and the expression of her submission and desire to please me.  I am vigilant in responding to and facilitating her needs.  She honors me with her loving submission and her sweet and wonderful heart.  I try to honor her by being a man she can be proud to call hers.



                                                  



I've noticed that a lot of people seem to mistake or use discipline in conjunction with or interchangeably with correction or punishment.  For us Discipline is a way of refocusing and learning, discipline is very useful for reaching a goal, feeling our places and learning to communicate in a more effective, healthier way.  I just wish that perhaps there wasn't an immediate connection between discipline and punishment.  To some that would be semantics, but I guess I just see things a tad differently. While both valid, correction and discipline should both be used along with clear, focused communication that highlights expectations, encourages growth, and is affectionate and reassuring.

                                
 
                  
                  
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Cheeky Backtalk, Sore Bottom

Serious razor strap work.  Red Rump.
                                                                                              
Stress relief comes in many forms. A long soak in a bubble field tub with a glass of wine, A relaxing foot massage, and yes even a good, long, firm spanking.  This world, this life are stressful and sometimes June needs me to help her find the balance in the interim.  Bills, work, kids and any other number of stressors can be handled, the trouble is, sometimes both of us have a knack for letting things "pile up" and then life gets overwhelming. June helps me with this as much as I help her... she's always ready and willing to drape herself across my lap and help me stop stress before it stops us.  Likewise, I'm always ready to give her the attention that she needs, be it  me distracting the kids so she can have some "Mommy Time" sending her out for a manicure/pedicure/massage or just taking time to listen, I've learned that it pays to put stress in it's place before it becomes unmanageable.



                                        
  



This bad momma got her butt busted.  Daddy did a very good job of covering all of this very Red Rump from top to upper thigh.  Feel the heat!
             






We've covered many topics on  spanking and have mentioned the differences between type and motivation, but I think sometimes it is good to get further into the many benefits that come along with the DD and spanking lifestyles.  Unceasing affection along with a unasuageable  thirst for fulfilment, growth and actualization.



                                                        


Her POV:
I hope I don't alienate all my new friends, yes, I get spanked every day, at least in the morning, it helps me start the day feeling totally owned, and at bedtime, it helps to blow away the stress of the day so that I can sleep (I have suffered from insomnia for years). Those are not always what some of our community that are strictly DD experience.

They vary in intensity, depends on the day, but there are lots of pauses, rubs and strokes, sometimes kisses and other lovely touches. They help to center me, give me the sense of my place in our relationship, his headship and Dominance, they let me feel safe and loved. For me, those are part of discipline. They firmly establish our roles.

Discipline might also be pulling me back when I start to range, when I feel a little our of control, or when stress is carrying me away... or carrying him away. I've said before that when I see Daddy stressing, I will offer myself to him, either handing him an implement, or simply laying across his lap. These - stress relief spankings- are always very firm, they may or may not bring tears.

 Correction is the only type that I would sell my soul to avoid. And not because of the level of spanking, but because I have behaved in a manner less than my man and/or my family deserves. In all ways I strive to represent myself, my Daddy and my family in a manner that brings him the honor that he deserves. When I have not done so, Daddy is far more gentle and forgiving with me than I am with myself. I may not like them, or want to earn them, but I am grateful that he loves me enough to provide them, so that we can clear the air and put those moments of being less behind us. He has never brought up one of those moments after they have passed- ever.

All in all, the ones I need, the ones I want, and the ones I deserve, I am grateful to Ward's diligence to our relationship, and for his insight and empathy in understanding what I need, what keeps me even, what keeps me feeling the way that I want to feel. I enjoy feeling submissive to him, I enjoy knowing that I am always under the shelter of his hand.

34 comments:

  1. How FORTUNATE the both of you are!!

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    1. Thank you very much, bobcat. I am blessed indeed with someone who understands me.

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  2. You both have the most beautiful and eloquent and comforting (I wish I could underline that last one!) way of sharing your relationship. I havent been following long, but I always, always feel softer and sweeter after reading this blog. I am so very new to this, so very very new but this feels so beautiful to me. I am so grateful for your sharing. It makes me slow down, and consider, really think about how and who I want to be. How I want to honour my Husband with my submission. It isn't always easy but a relationship as deep and connected as this one is a beautiful thing to strive towards.

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    1. I'm humbled by your very sweet comments, HisLilAngel. I know that my Daddy is eloquent, that is what brought him into my world to begin with :) I am very pleased that you find comfort and inspiration here. Daddy is a wonderful teacher, and me? I only speak the truths of my heart, inspired by the love of my lifetime.

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    2. *swoon* I am smiling so big. I just love you guys.

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  3. So beautifully and clearly expressed, as always. I agree with the comment above. I love reading your posts and they always inspire me in my struggles and endeavours to be the best I can be for my man and in my Dd relationship. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.

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    1. Thank you so much, Roz, again I am humbled, and honored to know you, and everyone in this community. We learn much as well, and find talking points that we can discuss that help us to grow in our relationship. We're honored if we can provide the same to others. Blessings :)

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  4. Ok...so many comments so little space

    First, I am envious of the frequency of your spankings.

    I love that you are who you are and claim it. That is a lovely thing about TTWD but tricky with the particular labels...because we all make it what is right for us.

    I personally find the stress relief portion of spanking truly miraculous. The number of times Sir has spanked me as I was overwhelmed or stressed beyond measure and it acts like a "reboot" to my life and outlook. Today he caught me just as I was starting to get frustrated, quickly spanked me and ...wala...new outlook and so much more calm. That we find a partner in life who can help us with navigating these pathways and who we can in-turn support and assist - it's a gift!

    Thanks for your post...I loved it!!

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    1. Thanks so much, SirQsMLB:) I was afraid I would alienate some of my friends, not wanting their husbands to read how often I get spanked, lol.

      I am thrilled to be who I am at my core for the first time ever. And Daddy has said the same, he has never been able to be his authentic self before me. That's a great gift for me.

      The stress relief is amazing! The calm and the melting, and the cuddles are quite addictive to me.

      I'm glad you liked it, thanks for weighing in!

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  5. It is wonderful that you two found one another and meet each others needs so perfectly. IMHO, if it works for you and your relationship, labels do not matter. Thanks for continuing to share your beautiful journey.

    Blessings,
    Cat

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    1. Thanks so much for weighing in, Cat. I was worried that some people might be put off, again the labels thing. It does work for us, it brings me love more complete than I have ever known, and a peace I have never thought to experience.

      I've said it before and I'll say it again, I very much appreciate you, Cat, your kindness, hospitality and acceptance, and I am honored to know you.

      Rath Dé ort

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  6. Juniebug, you could never alienate us! Obviously your man has responded to the needs in your relationship. Insomnia is brutal, if a spanking helps you sleep, who would argue with success.
    I think you two are very fortunate that you can understand each other and respond very well to your needs. Ian and I are not there yet. I mean, things are great, but we are not reading each other that perceptively.
    I am new to this stuff, Junie, but I think it looks different at everybody's house and that is okay - it is about finding what enhances your relationship.
    You and Ward are the poster couple for making this work without too many hiccups. Thanks for sharing.
    hugs and love
    lillie

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    1. Awww, thanks, Lillie, you made me cry then you made me smile :) He has responded to my needs, and it is astounding to me. He truly knows me better than I know myself. He says the same of me, and I wonder if he feels it as uncannily as I do.

      It does look different at everyone's house, thank you , Lillie :) I so very much appreciate your kindness and your hospitality.

      Poster couple? lol be a pretty scary poster - at least my half :) (shhhh, don't tell Ward I said that!)

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  7. This all makes perfect sense to me...but maybe that's because I'm always confused on the differences between a DD community and D/s community or because I truly believe..to each their own. It is great when we can find things (systems, rituals, etc) that help strengthen our marriages, help us connect and feel the commitments, by little day to day things that we've made.

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    1. Thank you, Bleuame, I'm so happy that everyone seems to understand. Labels can be confusing, for me, I think that DD is a D/s relationship (because someone leads, and someone submits), but not all D/s relationships are DD - if that makes sense.

      I have never had a connection this deep and complete with anyone.

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  8. We, too, find that daily maintenance spankings help our relationship. As Ward says, they are intimate and help our connection to each other, and they also help my wife relieve her stress (even better than a bubble bath). We usually do ours at night, so that Joy's cares can evaporate away and let her have a sound sleep.

    Sometimes I feel we need to take a bit of a break and I reduce the frequency of spankings. I wouldn't want them to get old, after all! But every time I do, we quickly return to daily. It just seems to be optimal for us.

    Thanks for the interesting post!

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    1. Thank you, Jake. Yes. Daddy sometimes says, I think tonight what you really need is just to be held. And well - he's usually right, he is Daddy after all :)

      It's optimal for us, too. It's too easy for me to get carried away by stress without Ward to take me in hand & guide me through it. I am grateful that he reads me so well.

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  9. Hi June :)

    No worries about alienating anyone :) I love that you both know what works......and that he seems to know you so well. That is something you should both be very proud of. It seems we all have our own set of needs, they may look different, but in the end if we all support one another.....the differences do not matter.

    Have a great day

    ~Lucy

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    1. Hi, Lucy, thanks very much for your kindness. He knows me better than I know myself :) I am proud of us, we're pretty amazing, lol. We bring out things in each other that we thought we had lost forever, but were really just hiding in wait for the right person.

      Hope you're staying dry!

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  10. My only concern would be leather butt. I average about twice a week right now. My Dragon is still adjusting to life outside of the military. He is no longer a supervisor and is expected to do physical labor. Yikes.

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    1. Daddy takes very good care of my skin - all over :) He is big on lovely scented lotions and oils, and takes great pleasure in pampering me - that is something that I have never had before Ward. Even after correction and occasionally after discipline - when he wants me to feel it for a while - he takes great effort to take care of my skin.

      Daddy does a lot of physical labor, their subgru helps a lot of construction projects at local schools and community agencies, physical training days and things like that. He enjoys it usually, better than sitting in the office all day, 'telling people how to do things they should already know how to do', lol.

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  11. @bobcat - We are very blessed indeed
    @HisLilAngel - Thank you so very much for taking time to read and enjoy our blog. It is a privilige to bring it to fine readers like yourself, we are very blessed that you do!
    @Roz - Thank you so much for taking time to read our little blog, we love readers like you!
    @SirQsmlb - The frequency of our spankings really do make a difference in our relationship. The stress and grind of day to day life just don't matter in the face of love and devotion.
    @Cat - I count my blessings every single day for June. She is the greatest gift God ever sent me.
    @Lill Ian - This is the first time in my life where I've ever really been fully understood, and I have to say it's wonderfully refreshing!
    @Bleuame - For us it's the only way and our dedication to each other is only strengthening with time.
    @Lucy Lou - Smiles, we live for each other, and we relish the unique traits of each other and indeed in the community of bloggers we are in.
    @Drogon's Rose - We may have to do a special post on skin care treatement for the very spanked ladies out there. I am looking forward to physical labor!

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  12. Maybe you guys can help me? I'm trying to find the right word for something. You know when you want sex, you say "I'm Horny." There's no denying what it means, no confusing it with any other desire. Being 'horny' means only one thing. Well there needs to be a word for when you just need a spanking!! I don't care if it's made up or an actual word. But there must be something that says, "I NEED a spanking! I'm feeling rambunctious and naughty and tumultuous and insecure and stressed out and there's only one thing I need and want that will calm me down! PUT ME OVER YOUR KNEE!" My husband and I have been trying to think of a word. The only thing I can come up with that's close is "Spanksual" (Spank-Shoo-ul). But it's not quite right. It's more like for use as in "Just looking at the collection of implements gets me thinking Spanksual thoughts." It's not quite how to describe the 'Horny' Need/Wanton Desire for the only thing that will satisfy it. Any ideas??

    -Ses Q. Padalian

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  13. Hi June and Ward,
    I am late to the party. Usually I would just let it go by without commenting, but I didn't want you to think I was alienating you.
    I don't think there is anyplace for someone to judge the way another is doing this thing. I don't like absolutes. Nothing is ever absolutely one way or another. This lifestyle is organic within each couple. It grows and changes depending on varying factors that are different for each couple.
    I have no idea were we are heading with this. LOL Truthfully I hope to one day be able to ask him for spankings for stress relief or to sleep. Ahhh....bliss.
    We are moving forward and hopefully one day soon we will be in a place that more closely resembles the love, caring, thoughtfulness and understanding that the both of you share.
    Thanks for sharing with us.

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    1. Thanks, BlueBird :) It is very individualized, and I appreciate very much the acceptance of this community.

      It is quite lovely to be able to ask for what I need, and to have him understand when for some reason I cannot.

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  14. @ Anonymous - The appeal of spanking for us is undeniable, we don't worry to much about terms, we just know what works for us.
    @BlueBird - Thank you so much! It is very personalized and we definatly have made it our own. We love the support!

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  15. Well that's absolutely great for you guys. Really, it is. But for some, who have a husband who doesn't 'get' the whole Spanko thang completely, he wants to do everything he can to make his wife happy, but can't stand 'hurting' her, but does it anyway and is trying to embrace it, it's difficult enough to try and figure things out in DD and TTWD without actually coming out and saying, "I'm feeling absolutely lost and scattered in my head and i just need you to do exactly what I know what you dont want to right now and spank the ..... out of me. please. sorry" Cuz for some reason having to come out and ask so bluntly puts up walls a defenses I don't understand.....
    I was just reaching out to you guys cuz you seem like such kindred spirits to me and reading this blog is super comforting to me knowing there are others who 'NEED' 'it' the same crazy way I do. I'm super glad you guys have each other and just 'get it'. But for those of us who have someone who loves us madly yet just doesn't 'get it' the same way we do, it gets a little tricky trying to express our self. Im sorry if i sound confrontational...im sure you 'get' the frustration that comes with this territory, plus im hormonal. (I'm a freaking blubbering mess as i type.) Just looking for support as well. Love you guys. Your blog has helped me an my husband in more ways than I can express. So sorry for the rant. Keep up the great work and know your posts do much good! Even if you cant give me a word to use to express to my husband the frustration and turmoil and stress I feel from 'needing it'. You gratify the fact that I am not alone or a freak in this desire and inner need.

    -Ses Q.

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    1. I understand the hormonal feeling. But I think if you're honest with him, communicate clearly that it's a need, and really not try to make it something that it's not. Let him see how deep the need is and how desperately you need it, and don't try to trivialize it.

      Maybe have him read some of the excellent resources out there, some of the links are on our favorite posts from other blogs page, like Mick's 'Letter to an HoH", and Lillie & Ian's blog where Ian writes a letter to a new HoH. Maybe our posts about the Psychology of TTWD, or How Does It Feel, which explore the physiological and psychological reactions.

      I'll be honest, I wasn't sure about the intent of your first post, and I asked Daddy to answer. I didn't hear the desperation, it came across as ... jocularity. There is nothing wrong with allowing yourself to be vulnerable to your husband, that is in fact what this is all about, vulnerability and yielding. He is open, but maybe he is not seeing your desperation either, a catch phrase won't make that clearer. What will is sitting down, taking his hand, looking into his eyes and saying, "I need your help, please"

      Your husband is free to email Ward as well,he'd be pleased to answer any questions, as would I. Our email link is above right & is ward_june@ymail.com.

      Blessings.

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  16. Well, I think its safe to say you have aliented anyone, as a matter of fact, you made me jealous.

    I have to tell you that Ses Q. Padalian had the same comments and question on Mick & Lynda's Place the other day.

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    1. Thank you very kindly, sunnygirl. I appreciate that very much.

      I emailed you about that as well :)

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  17. It's not like I was spamming, or trolling I was reaching out trying to get a broad range of responses from people that could help/like minded ones. Mick actually was kind enough to ask the question publicly in it's own post and it got several responses. We got quite a thesaurus going over there! :) Thanks any way. I appreciate your response June. I know there are some sketchy ppl in this life syle and you have to be careful. My husband truly does understand what I need, and is willing to help when he can. I think sometimes It just doesn't register with him that without, I get desperately stir crazy!!! Haha...We're figuring it out. Thank you very much I appreciate the support. :)

    -Ses Q.

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    1. You're most welcome, Ses Q. That's me, and why we do maintenance daily, I'm at loose ends without it. You're always welcome to post questions here, or to email Ward or myself - as is your husband, though I think the men are more reluctant to reach out , at least initially. This is us, and this is our life, and it has brought us more fulfillment and closeness than we could ever have dreamed of.

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  18. I love that you say what works for you. I sometimes feel like such a newbie and I like seeing how things are different but wonderful for each and every couple.
    What is great is that you both are so in tune to each other AND confident. You do not alienate, you are inclusive just by being open and honest.

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    1. Thanks, Minelle. I think we're all always discovering within our own relationships, so we're all always kinda new :)

      We are very much in tune with one another, it is the most amazing thing, I have never experienced this with anyone else. And thank you for your very kind words :)

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