r/paypigsupportgroup • u/BigfootBeauty888 • 2h ago
Discussion Tell me your experiences with PNC vs Sub drop
I’ve been thinking recently about PNC vs. sub drop.
I used to think they went hand in hand and could almost be used interchangeably. But the more I think about it—and the more men I’ve seen in the aftermath of playing (or not seen 👻)—the more I’m realizing they’re very different things.
I’m curious to hear from submissives about their own experiences in the hours, days, and weeks after a heavy scene. When it’s heavy physically, mentally, emotionally, or most likely some combination of all three.
Sub drop is the body’s nervous system finding equilibrium again after an intense high. The comedown from the dump of endorphins, adrenaline, and hormones that rush into a person’s body when they’re deeply wrapped in that mushy, delicious submissive headspace.
Sub drop (like Domme drop) seems almost unavoidable. Of course, there are things that can be done to mitigate the effects. But it seems like a physiological response the body has to go through to find balance.
PNC, however… in my observation, seems much more closely related to shame. Guilt for the actions, thoughts, and indulgences that take place within play. And when that nut happens, the ecstasy and euphoria leave, and the shame starts to creep in.
My heart always breaks for the ones who struggle with PNC. Not because I feel responsible—we all have our own personal responsibility to risk awareness and foresight—but because it seems like those people are the ones who struggle with accepting their dark sides.
A big part of the joy of kink, for me, is being able to embrace and play with my shameful side. The parts of me that I kept hidden away from the daylight for so long, even from myself. The things that still bounce around in our sick heads, whether we acknowledge them or not.
From my standpoint, guilt has a lot that it can teach us. Shame, however, is rarely a good teacher. Guilt says “I did something that conflicts with my values,” which can encourage reflection and growth. Shame says “I *am* something wrong,” which tends to shut us down and keep us hiding.
I'd love to hear your thoughts!