Master (BDSM)
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− | ==Gender==
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− | The term '''Master''' can be used gender-independent but is mostly used only in rerference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is [[Mistress]] or possibly [[Dominatrix]].
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− | ==Casual Usage==
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− | Some people in a relationship enjoy the psychological impact of calling their partner ''Master'' or having their partner call them ''Master''. Such usage is not by itself an indication that they are a master any more than calling a partner 'honey' indicates that they are made of honey.
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− | This usage of the word ''Master'' as an honorific is a common source of confusion when trying to use or understand terminology, given that the more accepted usage requires no certification or formal training. Most especially, a [[Dom]] might be called ''Master'' by his [[sub]].
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− | ==Owner==
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− | Typically, '''Master''' is used to describe the dominant partner, or owner, in a [[Master/Slave]] relationship. A Master might have little specific expertise although to successfully own a slave, he must have some abilities and skills.
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− | The Master has usually been given the right to exercise authority over the slave in some sense, within a relationship that may extend to a full time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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− | A '''Master''' might be a [[sadist]] but is unlikely to be a [[masochist]].
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− | ==See Also==
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− | * [[BDSM Roles]]
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− | * [[Mistress]] [[Owner]]
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− | * [[Dom]] [[Domme]] [[Dominatrix]]
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− | * [[Top (BDSM)|Top]]
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− | * [[Slave]]
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− | * [[Sub]]
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− | * [[Bottom (BDSM)|Bottom]]
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− | * [[Dominant]] - adjective
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− | * [[Submissive]] - adjective
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− | * [[Fetish]] [[Kink]]
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− | * [[Sadist]]
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− | * [[Masochist]]
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− | [[Category:BDSM]]
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Latest revision as of 11:02, 13 January 2006
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