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| − | + | A Dominant is the person of power or authority/control in a [[power exchange relationship]] who practices some form of [[domination]], whether it be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual domination, or a combination. The term can also be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits. | |
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| − | + | In general usage, the word Dom is a short, gender non-specific replacement for the word Dominant. "Domme" (usually pronounced "dough-may") has come to indicate a female Dominant. | |
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| − | + | See Also: [[D-Types]] | |
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| − | + | == Professional Dominants == | |
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| − | + | Professional dominants are those who act in a dominant role for a professional session in exchange for [[tribute]]. The gender neutral term is often "Pro Dom" while the female specific term is often "Pro Domme", "Dominatix" or "Mistress" and the male version is often "Master", though the specific [[honorific]] chosen will often be left up to the pro dom in question and they may or may not follow this formula. | |
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Revision as of 12:08, 28 March 2014
A Dominant is the person of power or authority/control in a power exchange relationship who practices some form of domination, whether it be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual domination, or a combination. The term can also be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits.
In general usage, the word Dom is a short, gender non-specific replacement for the word Dominant. "Domme" (usually pronounced "dough-may") has come to indicate a female Dominant.
See Also: D-Types
Professional Dominants
Professional dominants are those who act in a dominant role for a professional session in exchange for tribute. The gender neutral term is often "Pro Dom" while the female specific term is often "Pro Domme", "Dominatix" or "Mistress" and the male version is often "Master", though the specific honorific chosen will often be left up to the pro dom in question and they may or may not follow this formula.