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− | [[Image:ManoDestra.gif|thumb|The dominatrix from the film [[Mano Destra]]]]
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− | 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]].
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− | 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]].
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− | Fictional dominatrices:
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− | * The film ''[[Preaching to the Perverted]]'', starring Guinevere Turner, depicts a dominatrix.
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− | * The drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has featured a recurring professional dominatrix character ''Lady Heather'', who is depicted in a sympathetic manner.
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− | * The film ''Eating Raoul'' features Doris the Dominatrix, who, when off the job, is actually a married mother.
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− | *The fictional film ''[[Maîtresse (film)|Maîtresse]]'', starring Gérard Depardieu and Bulle Ogier, depicted a professional dominant.
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− | ==See Also==
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− | * [[BDSM Roles]]
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− | * [[Female domination]]
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− | * [[Mistress]] [[Owner]]
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− | * [[Domme]]
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− | * [[Top (BDSM)|Top]]
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− | * [[Professional dominant]]
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− | * [[Domination and submission]]
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− | * [[Sadist]]
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− | ==External links==
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− | * [http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/BDSM_as_business:_Interviews_with_Dominatrixes BDSM as business: Interviews with Dominatrixes]
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− | * [http://www.smileandactnice.com/life/itsaliving/dominatrix/ It's a living: Dominatrix] - professional dominatrix article
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− | * [http://www.femdomale.com/dominatrix-story.html The Dominatrix Story] - interview with a Dominatrix
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− | [[Category:Women]]
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