How long do you typically play for?

[LearnerDom]

So, you are on the verge of that first play meeting with an exciting new sub.
Typically you've talked a lot and both got very excited over what events are to take place.
But, there is a tendency for newbies to expect EVERYTHING !
And whilst you try and accommodate most things, its just not practical, especially from a time perspective

So how long do you typically play for, if you are lucky to have a whole afternoon, do you typically take a break after a few hours, and go back to it?

I know everyone is different

 

[Cone_ten]

Usually 1.5-3 hours with some talking before and a nice relaxing period of togetherness afterwards.

 

[Ahlam]

Taking a break every hour or so to hydrate is always appreciated.

 

[CBM514]

We've had planned "marathon" sessions that have lasted for over 3 hours, but typically about 60 min is our average...

 

[KoPilot]

45 minutes to an hour and a half?

We did an evening-long "marathon" once and it didn't feel right to me; like, I think it's probably a limit of mine now. We spend our anniversaries in bookstores now instead of renting hotel rooms.

 

[LearnerDom]

Yes about an hour - 90 mins for myself as well
Then a break and sometimes back at it

I bought her a dog bowl today. She will be pleased

 

[DVS]

Like you said, everybody is different. But, I think the best method is to ask the sub from time to time, if they want a break. A lot depends on when you should take a break. If the sub is gagged, it can dry out their mouth. If the sub is tied up, you should take a look at the ties from time to time, and maybe untie them, so the blood can go back into some areas. Also, being tied in strange and unusual positions can be bad on the joints and can often cause cramps.

And if you feel your sub is not taking a break and you think they should, by all means take a break. Some submissives try to last as long as their dom wants them to. Subs, don't try to be a hero for your dom. Ask for a break!

As for length of time, my normal is a nice afternoon of fun...that could be several hours. Or, that could also be an evening of fun. That doesn't mean to be flogging someone for that long, though. Be serious about how you spend that time. Marathons were mentioned, too. Even in a marathon, you need a water break from time to time and give your muscles and joints a rest. You won't be playing for a while, if you strain something.

 

[MsAmative]

By in large we prob spend maybe an hour to two hours on average on a "session." I do plan in or allow for what you might think of as down time. It becomes somewhat of a transition area between activities to help give sore muscles or stiff joints to calm down and relax. It doesn't change the mood, but its usually a switch from something that might be strenuous to something softer, like light sensation play, teasing or outright fondling. It becomes just enough of a break without killing the mood.

After about an hour (unless we are doing something that really needs continuity) well stop and take a break for a half hour to an hour... take a shower, stop for a drink or a snack or something.