BDSM Lexicon · Roles

Emotional submissive

An emotional submissive is a submissive man who experiences his surrender primarily on an emotional and mental level. His deepest desire lies not in physical pain or punishment, but in connection, affirmation, and psychological intimacy with his Mistress.

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Related terms

• Mistress
• Sub
• D/s
• Humiliation
• Surrender

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