Slave journal

A slave journal is a diary kept by the submissive partner in a power-exchange relationship, often at the direction of the Dominant partner. The Submissive, or slave, may be required to document things such as number of times they have used the bathroom, detailed descriptions of their bodily functions or other extremely personal information. They may be required to write down any and all sexual acts that transpire in extremely graphic language and read it aloud, or have the Dominant read it to them, with or without other parties present. There are many online slave journals, which facilitate public humiliation of the Submissive. They may similarly be required to keep a punishment journal, in which they must detail all aspects of punishments they have received.
Purpose
Slave journals generally serve at least two functions. The first is as a tool to cause humiliation and embarrassment for the submissive partner. It is an extremely effective reinforcement implement to remind the Submissive that the Dominant knows everything about them and that there is no way to escape his or her hold over them.
The second function of a slave journal is to enable the Dominant to track the Submissive's frame of mind to ensure that things are not becoming too much for the submissive. This is because it is essential to the power-exchange relationship that all limits be respected and all issues be addressed immediately. The slave journal creates a way for the submissive to "talk" to their Dominant without risking repercussions and a way for the Dominant to assess the submissive accurately. If used correctly, they can be a useful tool in creating a safe, happy power-exchange relationship.
Another function of the slave journal is to focus the mind of the slave on their place, their experiences, and to process it all fully. A journal can open communication lines and build trust and bonds between the participants.

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