Adapted from Mistress4MySlave (thank you)

In the world of BDSM "all slaves are submissive (subs) but not all subs are slaves".

In the traditional form of protocols, the slave is the highest form of submissive. It should be an honor to be recognized as a slave and a significant accomplishment. The difference is with true practitioners; a sub plays at it, while a slave lives it. This is a common view among long time RT (real time) BDSM folks much to the dislike of VT (virtual time or cyber) players. This piece is based on a Traditionalist's point of view about sensual slavery as a real lifestyle, not a cyber- sex (chat room) diversion or escape. I am here to answer the question, "Are you a slave?”

The sub:

     Does pleasing and serving others give you a strange sense of inner satisfaction?

    When you were young did you always love to play the captured one or the slave girl/boy?

    Did you have to be the one who served the tea at the make believe tea parties? 

    Does the thought of being owned, directed, treated as property turn you on?

A submissive is one who:

     Hears the calling to submit

    Surrenders their control to another

    Lives to give themselves to another

    Sees that the needs of their Dominant come first

    Fulfills a deep, aching, silent void within them through service.

Do NOT think just because someone is a submissive they are weak. On the contrary, some of the strongest individuals I know are either sub or slave. Within BDSM there is a saying, "I'm submissive, not stupid". What this ultimately means in my eyes is - if you look down upon a submissive for being so, you have totally missed the whole point... and you're  inexperienced. With the proliferation of on-line BDSM chat rooms and cyber "wanna bes", the line between sub and slave has been seriously blurred. It is not uncommon now for the term "sub" or "slave" to be used interchangeably, when in essence they ARE different things.

The "sub" differs from the slave in key areas: Technically you can *be* submissive and it is something you can *do* where as “a slave is something you are”.

    A submissive has a laundry list of things they will NOT do and conditions they will only serve under.

    Anyone who is married or cyber can only be a sub, they do not invest themselves into the slave-Master/Mistress relationship.

    If you are married and your Dominant is someone other than your spouse, I don't see how you can truly be a slave. The old saying applies here, "you can't serve two Masters or Mistresses".

The Slave:

    Is everything a sub is, but has taken it to a higher plain.

    Isn't something you just do; a slave is something you ARE!

    Does more than submit

    has a state of mind; it surrenders it's will completely and spiritually to Master/Mistress empirical essence.

    is about service, a life commitment to their Dominant.

    lives to not only give pleasure, but be enjoyed as well.

    has NO greater pleasure than for their Master/Mistress to set them upon a task, and then achieve it with perfection.

    seeks to be used sexually at the whim of their Master/Mistress.

    sits at the feet of their Dominant with their collar around their neck.

    has NO limits other than those that Master/Mistress sets; other than that which might lead to permanent injury or bodily harm.

    surrenders absolute control over their body, mind, soul and life to their Master/Mistress

    finds the act of someone having such power over them an immense turn on and comfort which completes their whole being.

    is property or chattel, however you are valued property and The Master or Mistress WILL NOT, place you at serious risk.

There are many forms of service but for simplicity it is broken down into three: The Pleasure slave: is probably the most common form of service otherwise known as sexual service. Everyone talks about pleasure slaves, many even make the claim but few truly understand what it really means or entails:

    A true pleasure slave exists to be used sexually and has no say about when, where, how or who. It is your Master or Mistress right to decide.

    A Mistress may deny you sexual activity for long periods simply as a form of punishment.

    If Master or Mistress chooses to *give* you to another for their enjoyment, then it is the Mistress's responsibility to ensure safe sex or other arrangements are made.

A pleasure slave usually is a highly sexual being, or is trained to be.

    A smart Master or Mistress knows it is unwise to ever allow a pleasure slave complete satisfaction, for they are meant to be in a state constant sexual excitement. The latter is very important.

    Pleasure slaves understand they exist for one thing (basically) and one thing only; and they are to be ready at all times.

A domestic slave:

    Is an extension of the household, a tool used to maintain the Master's and Mistress' HOME.

    Arises before The Master and Mistress and ensures daily clothes are pressed or otherwise prepared and that everything is ready for Their for the day.

    Performs all duties of cooking, cleaning, laundry and all household chores.

  Cares for those living in Master’s and Mistress’s Home including other slaves.

    Acts as a waitress, to serve guests of Master and Mistress when such arrive.

    Wear a uniform prescribed by The Master and Mistress for their daily duties.

    Awaits Master’s and Mistress’s arrival from work or outings and assists with the shedding of work clothes to change into her home wear.

   May act as a governess for the children in the home and provide nurturing as required.

A pain slave:

    Is an object of disdain for the Master and Mistress; a living tool to practice Master’s and Mistress’s arcane talents in torture.

    Eagerly seeks and desires punishment, finding sexual fulfillment in abuse.

    Accept such marks, as Master and Mistress wishes to leave upon their body.

So the questions you must ask yourself are:

    Do you have what it takes to be a pleasure slave?

    Does the thought of being tied down, bent over and being used (Insert gratuitously fucked here) excite you?

    Do you find yourself dreaming of being a sexual object boy / girl toy a central theme in your fantasies?

    Have you found, during your past sexual encounters; you enjoyed pleasing your partner more than pleasing yourself?

    Is there a deep sensual fire burning within you to be set free?

    Do you find yourself wanting it all the time?

    At the core of your being are you (for lack of a better word) a SLUT?

    Does the thought of someone else having complete control over your sexuality for THEIR pleasure call to you?

    Are you often consumed with thoughts of being loaned or rented out to others for their pleasure?

    Do you want to be owned?

    Can you let go of everything that you think you are in order to find yourself?

    Are you intelligent, outgoing and capable of learning?

In summary

    Does all this make you want to be Our slave?

    Does your Master and Mistress really understand you better and accept that you are serious about becoming a slave?

    Do you really impress upon your Master and Mistress your desire to serve?

Our slaves are a combination of all of the above. Accept this and Master and Mistress is willing to take you on for a lifetime. Disappoint Us and you will suffer the most grievous of punishments, shunning. you will simply be ignored and treated as invisible to Us, and then Our attention will focus on the remaining slaves. Repeated disappointments and We will dispose of you like so much trash unworthy of being kept in Our home!