very First, some language: “dom” is, while you might have guessed, quick for “dominant. ” “Domme” is a term for feminine doms particularly, but the majority associated with the females on our survey used “dom” regardless. “Dominatrix” is also a woman-focused term, frequently utilized today to a specialist principal (or “pro-domme”) would you BDSM material with subs for cash.

Now, a themes that are few in your responses about dom vs. Top: dominant is kink-exclusive; topping is all about physical actions whereas domming is all about a mental/psychological powerful; domming involves power play; and topping is an action but domming is definitely an identification.

“As a domme, we anticipate specific protocol, etiquette and consideration, ” published a bisexual femme dominant. “As a premier, we be prepared to be at the top in a sexual place. ”

A queer agender ace dominant felt the real difference ended up being about a desire for control: “In my experience, a dominant is more dedicated to an unequal energy dynamic. A top can strike somebody and revel in their selection of responses without always using control over the situation that is entire.Read More