Dominatrix
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| − | A '''dominatrix''' is a woman who takes the [[ | + | 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]]. |
| − | The term dominatrix is little used within the BDSM | + | The term dominatrix is little used within the [[BDSM]] [[scene]], and is usually used to refer to [[Pro-Domme|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. |
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| − | by tabloid newspapers to refer to pro-dommes involved in scandals with famous customers. | + | |
| − | A dominatrix who is asserts she pursues BDSM outside of paying sessions or casual scenes is | + | A dominatrix who is asserts she pursues BDSM outside of paying sessions or casual scenes is sometimes called a "lifestyle dominatrix". |
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| − | While the word dominatrix does not necessarily imply domination of a male partner, the word | + | While the word dominatrix does not necessarily imply domination of a male partner, the word is very rarely used in the [[lesbian]] BDSM Scene. |
| − | is very rarely used in the lesbian BDSM Scene. | + | |
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 Horse. | + | * 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 '' | + | * The film ''Eating Raoul'' features Doris the Dominatrix, who, when off the job, is actually a married mother. |
*The fictional film ''[[Maîtresse (film)|Maîtresse]]'', starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant. | *The fictional film ''[[Maîtresse (film)|Maîtresse]]'', starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant. | ||
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* [[BDSM Roles]] | * [[BDSM Roles]] | ||
* [[Female domination]] | * [[Female domination]] | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Mistress]] [[Owner]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Domme]] |
* [[Top (BDSM)|Top]] | * [[Top (BDSM)|Top]] | ||
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* [[Professional dominant]] | * [[Professional dominant]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Domination and submission |
* [[Sadist]] | * [[Sadist]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 10:15, 26 August 2005
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 is 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.
See Also
- BDSM Roles
- Female domination
- Mistress Owner
- Domme
- Top
- Professional dominant
- [[Domination and submission
- Sadist
External links
- The Dominatrix in Print and Other Media - detailed bibliography
- It's a living: Dominatrix - professional domme article
- Salon article: "I Was a Teenage Dominatrix" - professional domme article
