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In
the bdsm context, a dominant (dom) is someone who enjoys exercising power
or influence over others and a submissive (sub) is a person who submits
to the will of a dominant. In either case, these roles may be either for
a limited bdsm 'session' or form the basis of a longer D/s relationship.
In a D/s relationship, the dominant and submissive roles may be restricted
to the couples sex-life or be an integral and pervasive part of their daily
life-style. Someone who enjoys playing both roles
is called a 'switch'. There is some useful information about domination
and submission, masters and slaves, power-exchange, 'virtual D/s', and
bdsm 'lifestylers' in our own 'glossary of bdsm words' and our 'illustrated
guide to bdsm'. In addition we've collected some other useful links on
this page which we hope will help you to find out more about this fascinating
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Definitions and More Detailed Discussion about Dominants and Submissives