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.
 
 
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 (film)|Maîtresse]]'', starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant.
 
 
==See Also==
 
* [[BDSM Roles]]
 
* [[Female domination]]
 
* [[Mistress]] [[Owner]]
 
* [[Domme]]
 
* [[Top (BDSM)|Top]]
 
* [[Professional dominant]]
 
* [[Domination and submission]]
 
* [[Sadist]]
 
 
==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
 
 
[[Category:BDSM]]
 
[[Category:Women]]
 

Revision as of 19:24, 11 December 2009

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