Submissive tasks refer to specific requests made by the dominant partner that the submissive partner is expected to complete, either as one-time actions or as part of a regular routine. These tasks are not necessarily limited to sexual activities but are rather tailored to the dynamics of the submission practiced within the relationship. The essential element in establishing submissive tasks is the full consent of both partners, ensuring that there is open communication and mutual agreement regarding each assigned task.

Integrating submissive tasks into a dom-sub relationship can offer various benefits. Firstly, these tasks function as reminders of the power dynamics at play, reinforcing the roles of dominance and submission within the relationship. By completing tasks set by the dominant partner, the submissive partner can further hone their submissive traits, enhancing their obedience and responsiveness to their dominant's desires.

Additionally, submissive tasks can be designed to test the attention to detail and listening skills of the submissive partner, thereby fostering a sense of discipline and mindfulness in carrying out their duties. Over time, these tasks can become more complex and intricate, enabling the submissive partner to gradually progress in their submissive journey and deepen their bond with their dominant counterpart.

Moreover, tailoring submissive tasks to align with the unique dynamics and shared interests of the couple can create a more personalized and intimate connection within the relationship. These tasks can extend beyond just erotic activities to include practical responsibilities such as household chores or personal care tasks, fostering personal growth and development in the submissive partner.

Ultimately, completing submissive tasks can instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in the submissive partner, allowing them to express their care, loyalty, and commitment to their dominant partner. This sense of devotion and fulfillment can strengthen the emotional connection and intimacy in the dom-sub relationship, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other's needs and desires.

Take a look at 101 Dom sub ideas to make your slave feel owned in your D/s relationship;

1. Make your slave wear slave bells. The constant soft jingling of the bells will constantly remind them of their submission.
2. When they disobey you, speak to them as you mete out punishment. Also, make them say in detail what they did wrong and why it was wrong.
3. Make them take off their shoes everytime they enter your house.
4. Choose the best collar for your slave and make them wear it as often as possible.
5. Make them call you at specific times, everyday.
6. Gift them anklets and make them wear one every day.
7. Choose their hairstyle and go with them to get it done.
8. Have them display themselves whenever you come into the room. For example, spreaded legs, shirt unbuttoned.
9. Make them use an alternative title for you besides Master whenever you are around kids or vanilla people. For example, "My Love", etc.
10. Have rough sex with them. You can even interrupt whatever they were doing to do this.
11. Have them eat a small portion of a meal they dislike every day for a week.
12. Make them crawl to bed each night.
13. Buy them a stuffed animal each time you go out of town.
14. Choose their outfits everyday.
15. Make them get your daily wardrobe ready for you the night before.
16. After every punishment, make them thank you for loving them enough to correct them.
17. Make them wash and massage your feet everyday after work.
18. Make them get a tattoo with an image and body part of your choice. 
19. Respect, but try to push their limits.
20. Make them tell you what they did that day that you would not have approved of every night. This would make them to be completely honest and also make them conscious of how they can be better each day.
21. Teach them the position you want and demand perfection.
22. Reward them by allowing them to please you sexually.
23. Supervise their workout routine.
24. Make them kneel and ask for permission to sleep with their dom each night and thank their dom for the privilege every morning.
25. Have them polish your boots, on their knees and at your feet.
26. Give them a writing assignment. An example is  “Define Pain - 1000 words”
27. Make them keep a diary of their journey into submission.
28. Command them not to ever eat or drink anything in your presence without first asking you if you want something.
29. Some occasions, keep them on a leash and take them with you on all your activities whether you speak to them or not.
30. Make them speak only when spoken to.
31. Reward them by making them cum.
32. Share them.
33. Instruct them not to make eye contact with you without your approval.
34. Make them keep clean and shaven at all times.
35. Conduct random inspections of their body to make sure they keep themselves to your specifications.
36. Make them wear a butt-plug under their clothes whenever they go out alone.
37. Master the art of the meaningful piercing stare.
38. Give them assignments to read BDSM-related materials.
39. Test them on the reading assignments, to be sure they learned the appropriate lessons from each.
40. Make them keep their toenails clean and painted everyday and check to see that they are before bed
41. Make it their responsibility to put the toys away after play and punishment and to keep them clean and neat.
42. Let name their favorite scene and toys in your last role play.
43.  Call them humiliating names such as your slut, your pet, etc.
44. Make them write a list of the 10 things that make them the most self-conscious or embarrassed.
45. Work with them and have them do the things on the list (if possible), so that they conquer those.
46. Pamper them. Wash their body and hair and instruct them not to move as you turn them and move them about.
47. Hand feed them like occasionally.
48. Have them eat from a dog bowl on occasion.
49. Punish them by making them wear a sign to the next public function naming their crime.
50. Praise them when they please you well.
51. Do not let them touch you without permission.
52. Have them write a mantra about their submission, devotion and trust in you and make them say it aloud at specific times.
53. Make them spend a day naked. (when practical).
54. Deny them play time or orgasm for punishment.
55. Punish them by commanding them to be silent while you dish out pain or pleasure.
56. Make them present themselves like a pet in front of other people.
57. Have them wear a toe ring.
58. Tell them one morning that they must cum for you 15 times that day and then write about the day.
59. Make them wear nipple clamps under their clothing out to dinner but not for long
60. On your birthday, give them spankings.
61. Spend time training them how to move gracefully to please you.
62. Punish them by making them stand in a corner.
63. Always flog them after completion of a task, even if it is satisfactory. A well flogged slave is a happy slave.
64. Speak about them as though they were not present.
65. Punish them by denying them D/s at  for a week; let them do just as they please, don't allow them to serve you in any way, no punishment, no instruction, no play, banning titles of respect, etc. This drives every sub crazy and will make them strive to obey and please you when it is over and they are in their place again.
66. Don't tolerate anyone disrespecting your slave.
67. Pet them often.
68. Have them be a camgirl/boy for a night.
69. Whenever possible (i.e. no young-uns about), have them sleep in a cage.
70. Buy them sexy or slutty clothes to your liking.
71. Teach them things in a patient way.
72. When you are away, make them masturbate while on a call with you.
73. If you choose to play with others, make sure your slave knows who is first in your heart and that some things are just for them.
74. Remember their birthday.
75. Lead them with a loving fist in their hair.
76. Give an assigned task every morning and make sure it is done by the day’s end.
77. Teach them patience.
78. Videotape your sessions and watch them together.
79. On long trips, have them wear double dildo latex underwear.
80. Hand feed them chocolate.
81. Make them place their regular shoes on a row by the front door. They should be in a straight line with the laces tucked inside, or the buckles buckled. Inspect them periodically.
82. Keep a list of their transgressions in a little book. Let them slip for a while, thinking you are not noticing, then one day bring out the book and have a day of atonement.
83. Tickle them just because you can.
84. Have them be still and quiet while you bring them extreme pleasure. When they move or make a sound, punish them then return to the pleasure.
85. Keep them locked in their collar when you are home. Collar them on their knees then wear the key to the lock around your neck.
86. When possible, have them cook and serve your dinner wearing nothing but an apron and collar.
87. Buy them a Polaroid camera and give them assignments to take pictures of themselves for you in certain outfits or positions, etc.
88. Remember to kiss and caress away their tears.
89. Don’t be afraid to bring them to tears, for they are yours as well. 
90. Put them and the dog on leashes and take them both to the park.
91. Caress them, whisper into their ear that you love them, nibble on their belly, lick their thighs and make love to them until they cry.
92. Have them fall asleep with your cock in their mouth and tell them you expect it to be there when you awake.
93. Fulfill their fantasy occasionally.
94. Make them understand that 'Master’s word is the last word.'
95. Make sure that they are safe at all times. When with you and when you are apart (to the best of your ability). Keep their vehicle in good working order, make sure they have emergency money and a cell phone to call for help if needed.
96. Be consistent.
97. Take the time to talk to them. Learn their fears, their dreams and fantasies.
98. When you go out of town, forbid them to shave their genitalia. Shave them yourself when you return.
99. Specify exactly how they will address you in private and in public.
100. If you are unsure about what to do with your male bondage slave, put them in chastity devices.

Anonymous on Quora says what she does to her male bondage slave;

"Well first I would strip him , and make him wear Chastity , then I will tie him up like a dog and I will make him my waiter to bring the food like drinks for me . I will keep him naked with only Chastity on and make him do laundry like making him to wash my dirty panties , after then I would smoke a cigarette on his face and tease him with my body try to make him on and I would love to see him struggle to get his penis off from the Chastity and his pain and beg me up to unlock it…"

101. If  you are willing to correct them each time they forget until it is a habit, have them refer to themselves as “this slave” or “this boy/girl/pet” etc.

Sarapeno on Reddit gives Dom/sub ideas on how your dom can make you feel owned.

"...In crowds, rather than him grabbing your hand, have him grasp your wrist firmly and lead you through by that."

"Wear something like nipple clamps or ankle cuffs under your clothing where no one can see…"

Writing and similar assignments can be utilized as submissive tasks in various ways within a dominant-submissive dynamic. For instance, dominants may ask their submissives to engage in daily writing tasks, such as composing adoring letters, keeping personal journals, or sending detailed emails about their day to the dominant. Additionally, tasks can be designated where submissives write about previous sessions or scenes to reflect on their experiences and emotions. Essay writing can also be a valuable task that challenges the submissive's writing and critical thinking skills.

Furthermore, submissives may be required to write personal correspondence to others, which can help them practice communication skills and foster connections within the BDSM community. Writing assignments can also extend to creative tasks, such as creating art or stories, either to explore existing hobbies or develop new talents under the guidance of the dominant. Lastly, engaging in shared reading experiences, such as reading the same book as the dominant and discussing it, can create a sense of intimacy and intellectual connection, akin to a personal book club.

Overall, utilizing writing and similar assignments as submissive tasks provides a means for submissives to express themselves, reflect on their experiences, develop skills, and deepen their bond with their dominant through shared activities.

Sex toys can be integrated into submissive tasks in various ways, enhancing the dynamics of power play and creating opportunities for pleasure and exploration. For instance, a dominant could instruct a submissive to wear specific sex toys at designated times, such as a chastity device, butt plug or nipple clamps, to reinforce obedience and submission. 

Furthermore, incorporating toys like vibratorscan be a means for a submissive to pleasure themselves under the direction of the dominant, tying pleasure to obedience and control within the dynamic. By incorporating sex toys into submissive tasks, partners can deepen their intimacy, explore new sensations, and further establish roles and boundaries in their power exchange dynamic.

Submissives can assist in acquiring, preparing, and serving food and drink in various ways to cater to the dominant partner's needs and preferences. Here are some examples of how submissives can fulfill tasks related to food and drink:

1. Preparing Morning Coffee:A submissive can help start the day off right for the dominant by brewing their morning coffee just the way they like it. This simple act of making coffee can show care and thoughtfulness towards the dominant's morning routine.

2. Packing Lunch with an Adoring Note: Another way a submissive can assist is by lovingly preparing the dominant's lunch and including a note expressing affection or admiration. This personalized touch can make the dominant feel special and appreciated throughout the day.

3. Learning New Recipes:Submissives can dedicate time to learn new recipes that cater to the dominant's tastes and preferences. By expanding their culinary skills and preparing new dishes for the dominant, submissives can add variety and excitement to meal times.

4. Meal Prepping:Taking on the task of meal prepping can be a practical way for submissives to assist in ensuring that the dominant has access to healthy and delicious meals throughout the week. This task can also benefit the submissive by promoting organization and efficiency in meal planning.

5. Buying Special Treats:Submissives can be tasked with purchasing special treats for the dominant while shopping. This assignment can involve paying attention to the dominant's preferences and selecting items that align with their tastes, showcasing attentiveness and consideration.

6. Serving Food and Drink: From setting the table to serving meals and beverages, submissives can actively participate in meal times by providing attentive and courteous service to the dominant. This hands-on approach to serving demonstrates a willingness to cater to the dominant's needs and adds a sense of care and devotion to the dining experience.

By engaging in these tasks related to acquiring, preparing, and serving food and drink, submissives can contribute to creating a nurturing and harmonious dynamic within the relationship based on attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and a willingness to provide support in daily activities.

Submissive tasks that involve sending selfies and nudes can vary, such as sending a morning selfie for approval of makeup and clothing choices, or sending a nude photo to one's Dominant as a gesture of submission and intimacy. These acts can serve as a way for the submissive to seek validation, approval, and maintain a connection with their Dominant, while also expressing vulnerability and trust in the dynamic they share. Additionally, sending such images can be used as tools for enhancing communication, intimacy, and the power exchange within the BDSM relationship.

Tasks can play a significant role in training submissives by offering a playful yet challenging way to develop submission and loyalty. By assigning tasks, dominants can encourage submissives to take pride in their efforts and demonstrate care and dedication to their partner. Additionally, tasks can be used to enhance a submissive's level of submissiveness by providing opportunities to follow instructions, improve attention to detail, and exhibit obedience. As tasks are completed and as the submissive progresses, the complexity and intensity of the tasks may increase, providing continued training and growth in submission.

Dominants assign tasks to their submissives for several reasons that are integral to the dynamics of their relationship. Task assignments serve as a reminder in power exchange relationships, reinforcing the roles of dominance and submission. Such tasks can also be a way to foster care, loyalty, and pride within the submissive, allowing them to demonstrate their commitment to their partner. 

Additionally, tasks can be used as a form of training to help the submissive become more accustomed to their role and to test their obedience and attention to detail. Over time, tasks may evolve in complexity, gradually challenging the submissive and enhancing their skills. Tasks are often personalized to reflect the unique aspects of the relationship and the shared interests of the individuals involved. For instance, a service-oriented submissive may be tasked with household chores, aligning with their inclination to serve. Furthermore, tasks can have practical purposes, such as cleaning and preparing BDSM-related items, adding a layer of significance to their actions. In some cases, dominants may assign tasks aimed at improving the well-being of the submissive, such as reminding them to eat properly or manage their finances, thus intertwining care and personal growth within the dynamics of their relationship.

Submissive tasks differ from BDSM punishments in several key ways. Unlike punishments, tasks for a submissive are not intended as a reaction to poor behavior but rather as a means to reinforce the dynamics of the dominant-submissive relationship. Additionally, while punishments are typically associated with negative consequences, submissive tasks may not necessarily be unpleasant, although they can be challenging. These tasks are often tailored to align with the specific type of submission that the submissive is practicing, further distinguishing them from punitive measures. However, if a submissive fails to complete their tasks satisfactorily and on time, the dominant may find it necessary to introduce additional punishments as a form of discipline on top of the original task.

● WHY DO SLAVES WANT TO FEEL OWNED?

The main reason a sub/slave would want to feel owned is to be constantly reminded throughout the day, whether in subtle or strong ways, that they are under the Dom’s/Master’s control. When a slave is reminded of their submission and feels owned, the relationship becomes fulfilling for them.

● HOW CAN I MAKE MY DOM PARTNER FEEL LIKE THEY OWN ME?

The trick to this is to think of yourself as your Dom's 'property' and offer yourself to them. You should only do this to someone you trust, of course.

Making your slave feel owned is never a miss when it comes to Dom/sub ideas. However, the place of sanity, safety and consent can never be over-emphasized. Incorporate safe words and don't abuse your slave. Enjoy and stay safe!