Sorry if this may be a naive question, but does your slave (or any slave) receive aftercare? Or is this something that is left more for play submissives?

Well, she receives a lot of care. The “after” is more dubious: that is, we do not live our life in segments or through sessions, what the “after” would be is less clear. she maybe cuddled in midday for no particular reason, but also be whipped, chained and forced to sleep by herself on the floor with no particular attention. Having said that, there may be moments after a tough period which appear as typical aftercare too. So, it is not pre-scripted but needs- ((and deserves-) driven.