Sitting At Master’s Feet

[al****]

We often talk about a submissive sitting at her/his Dominant’s feet as being the proper place for a submissive. This was one of the first images that drew me into D/s way back in my early 20s when I realized who and what I truly am. The thought of kneeling or sitting at my Master’s feet, head leaning against his knee as he ran his fingers distractedly through my hair as he was focused on something else has always caused my heart to skip a beat. This is where I truly want to be. Sitting there, close to him, just happy to be near him.
Over the years I’ve told every dominant that I’ve been with of this desire and they’ve always said they agreed with my desire, that I would sit at their feet. But except for one occurrence (which was a punishment not a reward) I’ve never had it happen. Every time when it comes to the time where I could do so, I’ve been told, “No, sit up here next to me. I want you close.” Or some form of that. We end up cuddling on the sofa like a vanilla couple. Not that there is anything wrong with cuddling. There are just times that I crave literally sitting at His feet. To show my submission, my respect, my adoration for His acceptance of my submission. I want to look up at him and know I am His. That he is my Master and not just my lover.
Has sitting at your Master’s feet truly gone the way of a lot of old school D/s traditions? To me it feels like the BDSM world that drew me in when I was young has morphed from power exchange to just an excuse to play kinky in the bedroom.
What are your thoughts and/or experiences?

[Da****]

Really sorry to hear this story. I would love to have a sub like you!

[Te****]

I would love to have you kneeling at my feet, that is where you belong darling.

[sp****]

Hi

[pr****]

I believe that’s the proper way to always address and approach your Dom, Right?

[Cade]

For my dynamic, it is standard. There are exceptions, for example vanilla venues, in which case my slave is required to discreetly ask to sit. The structure and protocol doesn't just stop because it's inconvenient, it just adapts to consider the environment and the consent of others. I think it is sort of an older tradition, though I think it more has to do with the level of participation of the participants. Not everyone wants 24/7 or high protocol, but there are still a lot of people that practice it.

[mi****]

This behaviour is good for certain situations, that people don’t misread the power dynamics and assume something that isnt in play.

[al****]

37 minutes ago, pretty-praire46797 said:

I believe that’s the proper way to always address and approach your Dom, Right?

I agree wholeheartedly

[Si****]

Depends on the dynamic. I’m old school so the basic Dom side likes having his pet at his feet. Her cuddled up by my leg, maybe her head in my lap as I play with her hair. I like looking down and seeing her look up at me in waiting. As we watch a movie or whatever. In this case the spot in my lap or next to me spooning is earned. She knows her place

As a partial Daddy Dom same thing she can be on the floor but if cuddles are desired mutually she can sit/lay on my lap and still be my pet. Hand in hair and she knows who she belongs too.

But yes having your pet at your feet, nothing like it

[No****]

I dig it too. For the right person

[La****]

Since I was young Ive always craved for someone to sit below me, hugging my feet and rest their head on my lap. Looking up to me so longingly. Or Im standing up and they kneel, hugging my waist, they rest their head on my stomach.
So your desire is actually common for the other end too. This is suppose to be one of the standard.
A lot of doms still into it. You just need to put more effort to screen which dom that is compatible and deserve your submission. Dont forget to always communicate your needs. It has to be mutually reciprocated for both parties.

[mo****]

I prefer to have my Slave either at my feet or her head in my lap.

[Deleted Member]

Sitting at my feet is where you’re Supposed to be!… Just feels Natural!

[ey****]

Some people have different preferences.  If the Dominant is "I want you sitting up here next to me" that is their preference. Their want is for you sat next to them.  The image of you by their feet is your want. Not that that is not important.  But you kinda have to, I won't say top from the bottom... but yes, communicate that you would prefer your want (floor by the feet) to theirs (sat next to him)