What Is A BDSM Switch?
BDSM is a wonderful world where just about any kink is accepted. BDSM typically includes both Domination and submission acts in any kink category. With how many people live the BDSM lifestyle there is a lot of variation. There is also a wide variety of terms. Today we are going to take a look at one of those terms - BDSM switch.
Dominant and Submissive
Before we talk about what a switch is we need to have a good understanding of the two main roles in BDSM, dominant and submissive. We will start with the role that is incharge, the Dominant. A dominant person is one who likes being controlled and plays the role of boss. You will often hear them referred to as the Dom but some specific kinks may have different terms for the dominant. For example DDlg will likely call their Dom "Daddy."
Submissive is the person that likes to be controlled or in the bottom position. The amount of submissiveness can vary greatly as can the roles. The common abbreviation for submissive is a sub. Like with Dom's, subs will commonly have other terms depending on the roles. Using the same logic as the above, in a DDlg relationship a sub may be called baby, sub, brat, or a similar term that fits well with the role of being a baby girl.
Switching Roles
At this point some people might be asking themselves, "but what if I like to be both a Dom and a sub depending on the interaction?" That is a perfectly acceptable question and you wouldn't be alone. There are plenty of times when people switch their roles depending on who they are with, the scene, or what they are feeling. This is where the word switch comes into play.
A switch is a person who likes to be both a sub and a Dom depending on the situation they are in. As you explore the BDSM world, chances are that you will either run into at least one switch or be a switch yourself. They are more common than people think at first. A reason for this is the fact that many people switch only depending on who they are with not on the scene, if this is true their partner may not ever know they are a switch.
Another one of the reasons that the switch isn't often discussed is the fact that most people ask, "are you a Dom or sub?" It is an either-or question and they don't tend to include switching in there anywhere. Society tends to view things in polar opposites so that you are one or the other but rarely is that true.
You Should Try It at Least Once
As people who enjoy the BDSM world and have been in the lifestyle for quite a while, we recommend that everyone try switching at least once. Switching gives you the opportunity to try out both sides of the game to ensure that you are getting the chance to do everything that you like. It is hard to know if you like something if you never try it.
BDSM is such a huge world that so much is going on. Rarely are there times when it is an either-or choice in the world of BDM. Switching is just one example of that. There are also plenty of other terms out there that you might have difficulty with, we sure did when we started. Make sure to take a look at some of our other articles to learn more of the lesser heard or complicated terms when it comes to BDSM. We also have articles to help you find a BDSM partner.