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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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A Dominant, or dom, 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.
 
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]]
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[[Category:D-Types]][[Category:Power Exchange]]
 
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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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[[Category:BDSM Theory]][[Category:Status Roles]][[Category:D-Types]]
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 17 December 2014

A Dominant, or dom, 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.