BDSM Lexicon · Roles

Mistress

In BDSM, a Mistress is a female Dominant who exercises leadership, control, and responsibility over her sub. She determines the rhythm, rules, and intensity of the experience, within a framework of trust, consent, and mutual respect. The title Mistress symbolizes female strength, wisdom, and self-aware leadership in both a physical and mental sense.

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Related terms

• Sub
• Dominance
• Domina
• Femdom Lady
• Level 2

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