Safety & ConsentFebruary 18, 20262 min readAdults only (18+)

Aftercare Prompts (SFW, 18+): End a Scene Without Emotional Whiplash

A SFW prompt pack for cooling down, reconnecting, and closing scenes in a way that feels safe.

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Aftercare is the difference between a scene that ends cleanly and a scene that drops to awkward silence.

Think of it as a reset: check in, reassure, and close the loop.

The 3-step aftercare reset

  1. Check in (“How are you feeling?”)
  2. Reassure (“You’re safe. I’m here.”)
  3. Close (“Pause, or continue later.”)

Prompts (SFW), grouped

Bucket 1: Check-in

  • “Slow down with me. How are you feeling right now?”
  • “What part of that felt best for you?”
  • “Anything you want less of next time?”

Bucket 2: Reassure

  • “Say one reassuring line that makes me feel safe.”
  • “Confirm my boundary in one sentence.”
  • “If anything felt too fast, apologize and ask how to adjust.”

Bucket 3: Close cleanly

  • “Reset the room: describe the calm version of the scene.”
  • “Say goodnight like you actually mean it.”
  • “If we pick this up later, what vibe should we return to?”
  • “Make me feel grounded: two calm sentences.”
  • “Close with a promise that isn’t cheesy.”

A worked example (when it gets awkward)

If the scene ends and the character jumps straight to “so anyway…”, you can reset with:

  • “Pause. Check in with me. How are you feeling?”
  • “Then say one reassuring line and close the scene gently.”

Try it

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