Aftercare is how we tend to ourselves and each other when the scene ends. It’s not just for kink or intensity—it’s for any time something vulnerable, new, or intense has been shared. Aftercare can look like cuddling, water, affirmations, alone time, or simply a check-in. It’s about repair, reconnection, and care. Everyone’s aftercare needs are different, and learning them is part of building trust and longevity in intimacy.