Aftercare is important. The point is to not only heal the skin but also provide care to the person who was just spanked. Personally, I have heard of a variety of different things used as aftercare, which may include lotion to the area, hugs, cuddles, or even just sitting in silence while the person composes themselves. While I control the spanking, i think it's important for the spankee to tell you what works best for them to make them feel cared for etc. hope this helps