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| − | :''For the homonymous punishment device, see [[switch (rod)]] | + | :''For the homonymous punishment device, see [[switch (rod)]]. For the sexual use of the word, see [[switch (sex)]]'' |
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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]]. | + | In [[BDSM]], a '''switch''' is someone who participates in BDSM activities as both a [[Top (BDSM)|top]] and a [[Bottom (BDSM)|bottom]], or possibly both a [[Dom]] and a [[sub]]. |
| − | A switch will be the top on some occasions and the | + | 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 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. | 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 | + | Some people can have problems with switches which stems from the fear of that which is not easily labelled or identified. |
A category of persons who share "switch" characteristics but do not identify themselves as "switch" are also known as [[omniviant]] | A category of persons who share "switch" characteristics but do not identify themselves as "switch" are also known as [[omniviant]] | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 25 December 2007
- For the homonymous punishment device, see switch (rod). For the sexual use of the word, see switch (sex)
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 identified. 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
