Dominatrix
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| + | [[Image:ManoDestra.gif|thumb|The dominatrix from the film [[Mano Destra]]]] | ||
| + | A '''dominatrix''' is a woman who takes the [[Dominant#adjective|dominant]] role in [[Sadomasochism|sado-masochistic]] sexual practices. The male equivalent is a [[Dom]] or [[Master]]. | ||
| + | The term dominatrix is little used within the [[BDSM]] [[scene]], and is usually used to refer to [[Pro-Domme|professional dominants]] ("pro-dommes"). A more common name for a non-professional dominant woman is [[Domme]] or perhaps [[Mistress]], depending on the type of dominant they are. Dominatrix is one of the favourite words used by writers outside the Scene - for example, by tabloid newspapers to refer to pro-dommes involved in scandals with famous customers. There is no equivalent term to describe a professional male dominant. | ||
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| + | A dominatrix who asserts she pursues BDSM outside of paying sessions or casual scenes is sometimes called a "lifestyle dominatrix". | ||
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| + | While the word dominatrix does not necessarily imply domination of a male partner, the word is very rarely used in the [[lesbian]] BDSM Scene. | ||
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| + | Notable famous dominatrices, who were professional dominants: | ||
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| + | * The 19th century British dominatrix Mrs Theresa Berkley, inventor of the [[Berkley horse]]. | ||
| + | Fictional dominatrices: | ||
| + | * The film ''[[Preaching to the Perverted]]'', starring Guinevere Turner, depicts a dominatrix. | ||
| + | * The drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has featured a recurring professional dominatrix character ''Lady Heather'', who is depicted in a sympathetic manner. | ||
| + | * The film ''Eating Raoul'' features Doris the Dominatrix, who, when off the job, is actually a married mother. | ||
| + | *The fictional film ''[[Maîtresse (film)|Maîtresse]]'', starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[BDSM Roles]] | ||
| + | * [[Female domination]] | ||
| + | * [[Mistress]] [[Owner]] | ||
| + | * [[Domme]] | ||
| + | * [[Top (BDSM)|Top]] | ||
| + | * [[Professional dominant]] | ||
| + | * [[Domination and submission]] | ||
| + | * [[Sadist]] | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/BDSM_as_business:_Interviews_with_Dominatrixes BDSM as business: Interviews with Dominatrixes] | ||
| + | * [http://www.smileandactnice.com/life/itsaliving/dominatrix/ It's a living: Dominatrix] - professional dominatrix article | ||
| + | * [http://www.femdomale.com/dominatrix-story.html The Dominatrix Story] - interview with a Dominatrix | ||
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| + | [[Category:BDSM]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Women]] | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 12 December 2009
A dominatrix is a woman who takes the dominant role in sado-masochistic sexual practices. The male equivalent is a Dom or Master.
The term dominatrix is little used within the BDSM scene, and is usually used to refer to professional dominants ("pro-dommes"). A more common name for a non-professional dominant woman is Domme or perhaps Mistress, depending on the type of dominant they are. Dominatrix is one of the favourite words used by writers outside the Scene - for example, by tabloid newspapers to refer to pro-dommes involved in scandals with famous customers. There is no equivalent term to describe a professional male dominant.
A dominatrix who asserts she pursues BDSM outside of paying sessions or casual scenes is sometimes called a "lifestyle dominatrix".
While the word dominatrix does not necessarily imply domination of a male partner, the word is very rarely used in the lesbian BDSM Scene.
Notable famous dominatrices, who were professional dominants:
- The 19th century British dominatrix Mrs Theresa Berkley, inventor of the Berkley horse.
Fictional dominatrices:
- The film Preaching to the Perverted, starring Guinevere Turner, depicts a dominatrix.
- The drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has featured a recurring professional dominatrix character Lady Heather, who is depicted in a sympathetic manner.
- The film Eating Raoul features Doris the Dominatrix, who, when off the job, is actually a married mother.
- The fictional film Maîtresse, starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant.
See Also
- BDSM Roles
- Female domination
- Mistress Owner
- Domme
- Top
- Professional dominant
- Domination and submission
- Sadist
External links
- BDSM as business: Interviews with Dominatrixes
- It's a living: Dominatrix - professional dominatrix article
- The Dominatrix Story - interview with a Dominatrix
