Dom
BDSMWhat the term means
Short for dominant: a person taking the leading role in an agreed BDSM interaction.
In detail
This expression belongs to the vocabulary of consensual BDSM relationships and scenes. It is important to distinguish a chosen role from everyday status or from behavior without agreement. Different participants may use the same word in somewhat different ways.
Context and distinctions
To understand “Dom” more precisely, compare the related entries: Domme, Dominance, Submissive. They may appear in the same discussion, yet they do not necessarily mean the same thing.
