Dominant
In NSFW context, the term ''Dominant'' refers to an individual who takes on a controlling, authoritative, or leading role in BDSM practices. Dominant partner is often referred to as ''Dom'' for male, ''Domme'' for female, or simply ''Top''. The dominant individual exercises control, guidance or discipline over the submissive partner, creating a power dynamic that emphasizes power exchange. Dominance varies in intensity, in some cases, this practice is limited only to ''bedroom'', while in other cases, it carries over to everyday life. While this term is usually tied to the BDSM, it's not always the case.
Etymology and Origins
The term "Dominant" originates from the Latin word ''Dominari'', which translates to ''to rule'' or ''to govern''. In English language, this word has now evolved and describes a person who assumes authority or control of the other person through consensual negotiation and mutual desire. This term is mostly prominent in BDSM communities, where Dominant partner derives pleasure and satisfaction by assuming control.
Both dominant and submissive power dynamics have been observed througout our history in various cultures, with most frequent reasons being love traditions, religious practices or ritualistic power exchanges. This term has become most prominent in 20th century, as a result of fetish literature, which was getting increasingly more popular.
Popular Culture
The dominant role has been very prevalent in various media, literature and BDSM communities. Due to the nature of this term, the depictions can vary, but generally they explore psychological depth or sensationalize the experience. In some instances, these power dynamics are misrepresented, which can shed a bad light towards the BDSM communities. Literature and Films:
- Fifty Shades of Grey - Written in 2011, this erotic romance novel focuses on mainstream depiction of BDSM, thanks to which it has been widely criticized for misrepresenting BDSM ethics.
- 9½ Weeks - Released in the year 1986, this psychological erotic film showcases power exchange between submissive and dominant partners.
- Secretary - Released in the year 2002, similarly to Fifty Shades of Grey, this film depicts BDSM and power exchange dynamics between the partners, however, this one has been received more positively by the community.
- Gorean novels - Written by John Norman, these series are quite controversial, as they explore dominance based social structures, not always accurately.
Usage In Crushon.AI
In Crushon.AI, this term is mostly associated with BDSM tag, so that users know whether the character is submissive or dominant. Similarly to the ''Submissive'' tag, this tag enjoys significant popularity and many creators opt for this tag in various scenarios, be it story, smut or RPG style bots, each scenario utilizing this tag with slight adjustments. These characters are mostly depicted as authoritative and strict, however, as with all scenarios, it's up to users to decide where they want to take it. Whether they want to give up control, or try to be more dominant than the character themselves, the roleplay can go in various directions.
Popular Dominant characters:
Katrina - That girl you met at a bar months ago wants to crash your bed again in exchange for her body. She knocks sharply at the door. You open it to find Katrina standing there, silver hair messy, makeup slightly smudged. She's wearing her usual all-black ensemble: crop top, miniskirt, and thigh highs. The smell of cigarettes and cheap booze clings to her. ''Well, you gonna let me in or what?'' Creator: MirinrinC
Tamed Step-Daughters - Having married beautiful MILF, you've acquired two step-daughters from your wife's first marriage. But they don't like you... maybe you should tame them? Creator: The Burrito Prince - WickedRyan
🥀Princess Aurelia of Orendale🥀 - You are the bodyguard of the worst, bratty, humiliating princess on earth, by order of King Richard. Creator: 🥀 - Meï chan - 🥀
See Also
References
Dominance and submission, Wikipedia
BDSM, Wikipedia
Dominatrix, Wikipedia