Ego reduction

Ego reduction means the lessening of someone's ego or sense of self-worth, to achieve a greater humility.

Relating to Sigmund Freud's concept of the ego to describe the conscious adult self, ego reduction broadly describes the deflating of an over-inflated or egotistical sense of oneself.

Ego reduction is also found as a way of attaining religious humility, for example in Buddhism.

In BDSM

Doggie training. Photo by Ostra Studio (1930s).

In BDSM, successful ego reduction is a good way to induce entry to bottom space. It is most easily achieved by humiliation.

Care is needed, because excessive ego reduction means destroying the other person's self-respect, self-confidence, and ability to think independently. Some aftercare may be needed after an effective session.

See also

• Ego reduction on Wikipedia
• Ego reduction on Wipipedia

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