BDSM Lexicon · Roles

Dom/Domme

A Dom (male) or Domme (female) is the dominant person in a BDSM relationship who takes on the leading, guiding, or controlling role. The Dom or Domme determines the rhythm, rules, and boundaries of the game or relationship, always within the limits of voluntariness, trust, and consent.

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Related terms

• Domspace
• Service Dom
• Dominant
• Domina

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