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A '''dominatrix''' is a woman who takes the [[Dominant#adjective|dominant]] role in [[Sadomasochism|sado-masochistic]] sexual practices. The male equivalent is a [[Dom]] or [[Master]].  
 
A '''dominatrix''' is a woman who takes the [[Dominant#adjective|dominant]] role in [[Sadomasochism|sado-masochistic]] sexual practices. The male equivalent is a [[Dom]] or [[Master]].  
  
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* [http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/key-debates/life-as-a-dominatrix-n211605.html Article on Sofeminine.co.uk]
 
* [http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/key-debates/life-as-a-dominatrix-n211605.html Article on Sofeminine.co.uk]
  
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The dominatrix from the film Mano Destra

A dominatrix is a woman who takes the dominant role in sado-masochistic sexual practices. The male equivalent is a Dom or Master.

The term dominatrix is little used within the BDSM scene, and is usually used to refer to professional dominants ("pro-dommes"). A more common name for a non-professional dominant woman is Domme or perhaps Mistress, depending on the type of dominant they are. Dominatrix is one of the favourite words used by writers outside the Scene - for example, by tabloid newspapers to refer to pro-dommes involved in scandals with famous customers. There is no equivalent term to describe a professional male dominant.

A dominatrix who asserts she pursues BDSM outside of paying sessions or casual scenes is sometimes called a "lifestyle dominatrix".

While the word dominatrix does not necessarily imply domination of a male partner, the word is very rarely used in the lesbian BDSM Scene.

Notable famous dominatrices, who were professional dominants:

  • The 19th century British dominatrix Mrs Theresa Berkley, inventor of the Berkley horse.

Fictional dominatrices:

  • The film Preaching to the Perverted, starring Guinevere Turner, depicts a dominatrix.
  • The drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has featured a recurring professional dominatrix character Lady Heather, who is depicted in a sympathetic manner.
  • The film Eating Raoul features Doris the Dominatrix, who, when off the job, is actually a married mother.
  • The fictional film Maîtresse, starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant.

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