Mistress with a capital M
Mistress A mistress, or dominatrix, is used to describe the dominant female in a BDSM or sexual pair that includes a male submissive. There are many forms of dominant/submissive relationships and the acts performed can range from gentle to severe. The main factors are that the female is dominant and the acts are agreed upon by both parties. The Role of the Mistress in BDSM Situations In dominant/submissive relationships with a mistress, the female is the dominant person in the situation. She dominates the submissive male with acts that deliver a combination of pain and pleasure. Men seeking a submissive role are not always submissive in daily life. It is common for men with high powered careers to enjoy relinquishing control and taking on the submissive role in the bedroom. Although submissive and dominant play is sometimes used by people in committed relationships, some men with a penchant for being dominated prefer to be in the hands of a professional. A profe...