BDSM Lexicon · Roles

Bottom

A bottom is the person in a BDSM session who takes on the submissive or receiving role. This can take the form of receiving pain, being restrained, carrying out orders, or simply going along with the dynamic determined by the Dominant or Top.

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Related terms

• Sub
• Submissive
• Bondage

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