While aftercare is something that is commonplace in the non-pro BDSM scene, I don't see it talked about a whole lot in the p4p world. If you're not familiar, aftercare is the process of attending to one another after the scene. It can include things like cuddling, talking about the scene, reassurance, words of gratitude, affirmation, and general emotional support and grounding. Everyone requires different methods of care, and receiving aftercare is not limited to submissives and bottoms.

It depends on the session.  There are times when Mistress will devote 10-15 minutes to bring me back.  Drinks, easy massage, conversation to make sure I'm functioning and able to drive.  The session may run over a few minutes.  On lighter sessions I'll just grab a drink and shower then out the door.

...on intensity and length of the session in question.

Generally, I find that I need aftercare following a multi-day deal.  After a typical evening-long session, not so much.

And Yeah, aftercare is commonplace and easy to implement for "real-life" couples, and not nearly so easy after a p4p deal.  It's a good instinct you have there, checking in via e-mail the next day.  But hypothetically:  What if the client needs more than that?  I mean, he's (she's? I guess that's possible also) never gonna get cuddles the next day, but what if the client really needs to hear the reassurance, as opposed to reading it in an email?  Is it appropriate to occasionally ask that the provider set aside time to talk on the phone for say, a half-hour or so?  And if so, is/should that time be billable?

I don't know what the right answer is, myself.  I do know that sometimes it's tough making the recovery back to reality after an intense session--but I don't know if it's fair to expect that a provider make herself so available for that purpose.

(btw, why do I seem to recall that you and I have talked about this topic before?  It sure feels like we have...)

And also:  You're not supposed to start a provocative and interesting thread like this and then head off on vacation.    Have fun, hope to cya when you get back...

In personal BDSM scenes, I do aftercare about 95% of the time.  To me, it's a beautiful part of the intimacy of BDSM play. There's something powerful about breaking someone down, then holding them as they put themselves back together.  

For my heavy sessions, I always give aftercare and send an email to check in. My lighter sessions, I ask beforehand, and pay attention to cues and body language after the session is over.  

As a sub, after care - mainly just checking in - and affirming that a good time was had by both parties and mostly that everything is currently O.K. is like gold. Not caressing or anything like that, but maybe a good bye hug? "my" Domme sensed it was exactly what i needed after multiple sessions and a long trip. That is intuitiveness and professionalism.  

On example

It's always like the subs (that you know well) that I play with to know I had a great time and like the return vibe as well.

+1! : )

If you just spent the last two hours mindfucking me, don't ask me if I'm OK before you leave. Ride that wave until you leave or kick me out! If you really want input, email me afterwards.