Here's an article I enjoyed reading on the topic of Ownership.
"What does it mean to be owned by, literally to be the property of another human being? By definition, this means that one is that person's slave. Normally, this is considered to be among the most ignoble and undesirable states in which one can find oneself; but what of the case when one freely and willingly gives oneself, body and mind, heart and soul, to one's Mistress, to serve, obey, worship and adore Her, as Her property, Her slave? Perhaps paradoxically, for a submissive in service to a truly worshipful Mistress, this can be simultaneously one of the most humbling, even degrading, yet also ennobling experiences imaginable.
When one becomes the property of a superior Mistress, there exists a bond of trust and communion in which the slave almost, as it were, becomes a part of the Mistress, and thus, in some sense, partakes of Her beauty and Her glory, Her superiority, while at the same time remaining Her lowly, humble slave, undeserving of the high honor even of basking in the glory of Her presence. There is something ineffably profound about the seeming contradiction between the humiliation of knowing that one is utterly Her slave, not worthy even to lick the ground beneath Her glorious feet, and the exaltation of being allowed by Her, at least figuratively, to do so anyway.
"MY thoughts: I do agree with some of it. I do think it can be humbling, but I do not think it's degrading for a male to serve. I think a slave should be honored to do whatever the Mistress wants for it pleases Her. And he should strive to always please Her. (yes I think something might feel a bit degrading or humiliating at first if the slave isn't used to it or isn't focused on being grateful for the chance to please. But he should learn to focus more on Her wishes and accept his role). On another note, personally I believe that if a slave is truly lowly or undeserving of basking in My presence, then I certainly won't own him. I think some of the above text/opinion was based on fantasy stereotypes (oh the lowly slave and his Mistress) or prodommes that will see almost anyone. But in reality, a lifestyle dominant Woman like Myself who is in it for real life relationships has standards. I want to be with someone who I like, care for, can respect and someone I think is worth owning and taking the time to fine tune to my liking, to discipline, guide and spend time with.
Regarding the photo I found and posted, I do think it's hot how the roles are clearly defined in the photo and that she definitely looks more powerful than him and beautiful. (and I too have used males as human furniture before. But I wanted to use them because I liked them as everyday people too). I do think that relationships work best when there is a clear leader and a clear follower such as in a loving, Female-led relationship. There seems to be less conflict that way since final decisions are up to the Woman. And since as a domme, I like to know everything about my slave including his deepest secrets and fantasies then it helps to create a deep bond and alot of trust. A deep connection. And isn't that what alot of people are searching for?
I like this above photo. he looks satiated and at peace. he knows where he belongs. There's a nice ying/yang quality to it where each is comfortable in their roles.
I like the morning light shining on his lower body in this above photo, and the position. ;)
It's a slightly sepia toned photo but I like the tonality and the tenderness of the image. This last image is actually from a ralph lauren Ad. I wish there were more magazine ads where males look submissive or where tenderness or adoration is shown. Beautiful.
All men need something greater than themselves to look up to and worship.
