Dom/Sub
In dominance and submission role-play, one partner appears to have all of the power, influence and pro-active energy (yang, characterized as masculine) while the other partner surrenders to a state of pure reception, having no power except in service of the other (yin, characterized as feminine). People who engage in role-playing revel in the extreme roles of an all powerful master and dominator, and a powerless slave, who is bound to complete submission. Of course since the power tripping is really just play, the slave enjoys a great deal of power and attention as the center of the “scene” or fantasy. Mutual respect and consensual, safe exchanges in a controlled environment are how hobbyists create a space for the wildest of fantasies to be acted out. Although some partners practice “real time” master/slave relationships (living Dom/Sub 24/7), for most people power play is a set-aside exploration within a relationship of strong trust and intimacy.
Synonyms: Master/slave, Power exchange
See Also: Bondage, Fantasy, Fetish, S/M, Spanking, Taboo
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| If this is your type of fantasy, run (don't walk) to your partner and ask for some Dom/Sub play. It's likely that one of you is already sexually dominant while the other tends to be more receptive. Start your exploration of Dom/Sub there and then be brave enough to reverse roles the next time you are together. A few sessions of running pure masculinity or pure femininity will inform you about yourself very quickly. Dom/Sub play creates a new kind of compassion and closeness between lovers. Read about it with your partner, watch videos exploring the theme, talk about how you'd like the fantasy to unfold. |
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