Domsub.info - Introduction

D/s - In context of relationships and social interactions, this acronym stands for Dominance and submission.

Dominance (also called Domination) - In terms of BDSM and D/s, this term refers to taking control of a person or situation through usage of some means (such as physical, mental, financial, etc), or to exercise this power. A person who exercises this power on a regular basis, outside of BDSM scenes, is called a Dominant; the gender specific titles being Dom for a man, Domme or Dominatrix for a woman.

submission - In BDSM and D/s, this refers to the act of yielding to something or someone; also refers to the state of submitting. This may be through the manipulation of a Dominant or Top. Typically, someone who submits on a regular basis, outside of a BDSM scene, is referred to as a submissive. Submissives who submit to an extreme degree are called slaves.

"A D/s relationship can be described as a relationship in which the uneven division control is a major dynamic. D/s relationships are negotiated arrangements which meet the psychological, sexual, and social needs of all participants. The nature of each D/s relationship is unique, because the manner in which the power relationship is understood and practiced is a very personal matter. This can make such a relationship more difficult to understand, but it also allows those persons involved in a D/s relationship the flexibility to design a relationship that is tailored to fit their specific needs and desires."

This section of Domsub.info is offered as a starting place for those newer to the Lifestyle. The first link below is a glossary that will hopefully help clarify some of the terms that will be seen on this and other sites. Below that are other introductory articles about the Lifestyle.

The Articles

The Q and A Forum! - Submit questions on Dominant/submissive stuff, BDSM, training, whatever! We'll try to answer them.
Glossary - Slave, submissive, Dominatrix, pansexual? What does all this mean? Take a look at our ever-growing Domsub.info Glossary to familiarize yourself with the terms used in and around the Lifestyle, both online and offline.
Lifestyle FAQ - DurLlwyd answers some Frequently Asked Questions about the Lifestyle.
10 Tips for a Novice Female Submissive, by Jay Wiseman - Mr. Wiseman's very helpful advice to the novice female submissive is something you shouldn't miss.
Playparty Etiquette, by RKS's Horseman - getting ready to attend you first "event" and not sure how to act? RKS's Horseman explains BDSM playparty etiquette.

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