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| + | :''For the homonymous punishment device, see [[switch (rod)]] | ||
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| + | In [[BDSM]], a '''switch''' is someone who participates in BDSM activities as both a [[Top (BDSM)|top]] and a [[bottom]], or possibly both a [[Dom]] and a [[sub]]. | ||
| + | A switch will be the top on some occasions and the [[Bottom (BDSM)|bottom]] on other occasions. Switches are very common; partners may switch roles based on mood, desire, or being with a different partner. | ||
| + | A switch may be in a relationship with someone of the same primary BDSM orientation (two dominants, say), so switching provides each partner with an opportunity to realise his or her unsatisfied BDSM needs with others. | ||
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| + | A person who engages in [[self-bondage]] can be viewed as taking both roles simultaneously. | ||
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| + | Some people can have problems with switches which stems from the fear of that which is not easily labelled or indentified. | ||
| + | A category of persons who share "switch" characteristics but do not identify themselves as "switch" are also known as [[omniviant]] | ||
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| + | ==Personal Experiences== | ||
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| + | See [[Switch - Personal Experiences]] | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Dom]] [[Domme]] [[Dominatrix]] [[Sub]] | ||
| + | * [[Top (BDSM)|Top]] [[Bottom (BDSM)|Bottom]] | ||
| + | * [[Dominant]] | ||
| + | * [[Submissive]] | ||
| + | * [[Omniviant]] | ||
| + | * [[Domination and submission]] | ||
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| + | [[category:BDSM]] | ||
Revision as of 06:02, 9 April 2007
- For the homonymous punishment device, see switch (rod)
In BDSM, a switch is someone who participates in BDSM activities as both a top and a bottom, or possibly both a Dom and a sub. A switch will be the top on some occasions and the bottom on other occasions. Switches are very common; partners may switch roles based on mood, desire, or being with a different partner.
A switch may be in a relationship with someone of the same primary BDSM orientation (two dominants, say), so switching provides each partner with an opportunity to realise his or her unsatisfied BDSM needs with others.
A person who engages in self-bondage can be viewed as taking both roles simultaneously.
Some people can have problems with switches which stems from the fear of that which is not easily labelled or indentified. A category of persons who share "switch" characteristics but do not identify themselves as "switch" are also known as omniviant
Personal Experiences
See Switch - Personal Experiences
