Submissive (BDSM)
In human sexual behavior, a
submissive is one who enjoys having any of a variety of
BDSM practices performed upon them by a "
Dominant"; or one who holds a submissive position within a relationship based upon
dominance and submission (Ds or D/s). This enjoyment can spring from a simple desire for submission or an enjoyment of the interplay of wills involved in such a scenario. A submissive is also referred to as a 'sub',
where the dominant in a D/s relationship is the 'Dom.'
The main difference between a submissive and a
bottom is that the submissive ostensibly does not give instructions, although s/he does set limits on what the Dominant can do.
There are also indications that submissives substantially outnumber Dominants, in both males and females. Professional Dominants provide stimulatory services (which may or may not include sex) for those unable to find a compatible partner for this activity.
In many BDSM communities, there is a distinction between a submissive and a slave. In this context, a slave's goal is surrender and obedience. In contrast, a submissive tends to expect some gratification in return for his or her submission.
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Dominant (BDSM)*
Top (BDSM)*
Bottom (BDSM)*
Switch (BDSM)*
Female dominance*
Male dominance*
Domination & submission (BDSM)*
Sadomasochism*
Paraphilia
