Domination

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1 See Also
2 Definition
3 The Mental Aspect
4 Safety
5 Resources
6 Suggested Movies

[edit] See Also

[edit] Definition

To dominate is when a person uses power/authority over another. This power can be given or assumed. Domination consists of taking over a person’s mental, physical, or financial being, or all of the above. When referring to BDSM and dominance, power is usually discussed consensually before one is chosen for the role. A misconception that BDSM involves forced dominance is purely fictional and not a part of its community.

Domination can, at times, be physical, but as discussed earlier is only under consent, and at no point is done unwillingly by either party. Physical domination may involve roping, the use of crops, or corsets, and the like.

[edit] The Mental Aspect

Dominance and Submission is but a sub-genre within the BDSM world. It is considered to be the mental side of BDSM, and doesn’t require any physical contact. It is established strictly through communication, and can be done by email, or even over the telephone.

Dominance and Submission don’t require there only to be two members in the relationship. A relationship can very easily have one dominant with a few subordinates (also called doms and subs). Relationships with more than one dom and a single sub are even possible, though rare. This is because Domination and Submission finds utmost importance in how people come into contact with each other. There is no one rule that states someone who is dominate in a D/S relationship must be that way in his/her real life.

[edit] Safety

Participating in dominant behavior is totally safe, unless things are not fully understood, making communication the most important thing to look out for. Anything done underhanded or in a devious manner can lead to very dangerous consequences.