Topping from the bottom

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− | + | '''Topping From the Bottom''' is a phrase used in the [[lifestyle]] to describe a situation or relationship where the [[bottom]], or [[submissive]], partner is calling the shots, or controlling the encounter. | |
In an [[Sadomasochism|SM]] [[scene]], the [[Bottom (BDSM)|Bottom]] often will have quite a lot of control over what is going to happen and even just how it is going to happen, with the [[Top (BDSM)|Top]] following instructions or guidelines quite closely. | In an [[Sadomasochism|SM]] [[scene]], the [[Bottom (BDSM)|Bottom]] often will have quite a lot of control over what is going to happen and even just how it is going to happen, with the [[Top (BDSM)|Top]] following instructions or guidelines quite closely. | ||
− | When referring to a [[sub]] or [[slave]], the phrase | + | When referring to a [[sub]] or [[slave]], the phrase '''Topping From the Bottom''' is often used as a negative assessment of the [[submissive]]'s behaviour, or perhaps as a poor reflection on a [[dominant]]. Sometimes, however, it is quite acceptable when the submissive is teaching the dominant something. |
Some submissives have strong ideas about how they think a dominant should behave and are forthright when someone doesn't dominate them just the way they want to be dominated. People who make a habit of this are also sometimes called ''pushy subs'' or ''pushy bottoms''. | Some submissives have strong ideas about how they think a dominant should behave and are forthright when someone doesn't dominate them just the way they want to be dominated. People who make a habit of this are also sometimes called ''pushy subs'' or ''pushy bottoms''. | ||
− | + | '''Topping From the Bottom''' can refer to [[Scenes|scening]], to [[sex]], to lifestyle behaviour and is even a phrase used with similar meaning in business management. | |
[[Category:BDSM]] | [[Category:BDSM]] | ||
[[Category:AltSex]] | [[Category:AltSex]] |
Revision as of 20:30, 19 April 2005
Topping From the Bottom is a phrase used in the lifestyle to describe a situation or relationship where the bottom, or submissive, partner is calling the shots, or controlling the encounter.
In an SM scene, the Bottom often will have quite a lot of control over what is going to happen and even just how it is going to happen, with the Top following instructions or guidelines quite closely.
When referring to a sub or slave, the phrase Topping From the Bottom is often used as a negative assessment of the submissive's behaviour, or perhaps as a poor reflection on a dominant. Sometimes, however, it is quite acceptable when the submissive is teaching the dominant something.
Some submissives have strong ideas about how they think a dominant should behave and are forthright when someone doesn't dominate them just the way they want to be dominated. People who make a habit of this are also sometimes called pushy subs or pushy bottoms.
Topping From the Bottom can refer to scening, to sex, to lifestyle behaviour and is even a phrase used with similar meaning in business management.