BDSM Lexicon · Relationship types & power exchange

Owned

Within BDSM, the term “owned” refers to a situation in which a submissive man or woman is officially and consciously under the care, guidance, and responsibility of a Dominant. It is a form of long-term commitment and relationship building within a D/s dynamic, in which the Dominant acknowledges that the sub is “his/hers” within the agreed context of their bond.

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Related terms

• Boundaries
• Dominant
• Consent
• D/s
• Submissive

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