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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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Notable famous dominatrices, who were professional dominants: | Notable famous dominatrices, who were professional dominants: | ||
| − | * The 19th century British dominatrix Mrs Theresa Berkley, inventor of the [[Berkley | + | * The 19th century British dominatrix Mrs Theresa Berkley, inventor of the [[Berkley horse]]. |
Fictional dominatrices: | Fictional dominatrices: | ||
| − | * The film [[Preaching to the Perverted]], starring Guinevere Turner, depicts a dominatrix. | + | * 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 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 film ''Eating Raoul'' features Doris the Dominatrix, who, when off the job, is actually a married mother. | ||
| − | *The fictional film ''[[ | + | *The fictional film ''[[Maitresse (film)|Maîtresse]]'', starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/BDSM_as_business:_Interviews_with_Dominatrixes BDSM as business: Interviews with Dominatrixes] |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.femdomale.com/dominatrix-story.html The Dominatrix Story] - interview with a Dominatrix |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.salon.com/2012/11/04/dominatrix_for_a_day/ Article on Salon.com] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-02-02/first-time-for-everything-being-a-dominatrix/ Article on Thefrisky.com] |
| + | * [http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/key-debates/life-as-a-dominatrix-n211605.html Article on Sofeminine.co.uk] | ||
[[Category:BDSM]] | [[Category:BDSM]] | ||
[[Category:Women]] | [[Category:Women]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:38, 27 July 2013
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.
[edit] See Also
- BDSM Roles
- Female domination
- Mistress Owner
- Domme
- Top
- Professional dominant
- Domination and submission
- Sadist
