Male Dominance
A BDSM relationship or scenario where a male-identifying partner occupies the Dominant position is known as male domination. Within the parameters of their relationship, the dominant male, sometimes abbreviated as "dominant male," can exert authority and control over their subordinate through both psychological and physical means. The dominant and submissive negotiate this kind of power dynamics exchange, which is mutually agreeable and reversible.
Any relationship arrangement with at least one male-identifying partner can exhibit male dominance; sexual orientation is not a limiting factor. The terms dom, master, owner, boss, or top are frequently used to describe male dominants. The Dom is the partner who controls and directs the various forms of utterly consensual play in scenes involving male domination. Any BDSM scene can employ male dominance, such as:
- Bondage.
- Impact play.
- Play with age.
- Collaring.
- Humiliation.
- Discipline.
- Bordering.
- Torture and denial of orgasm.
- Instruction.
- Sports on the water.
- Play a role.
These scenarios may entail the maledom doing merely physical acts on the submissive or instructing the submissive to execute them, or they may involve psychological manipulation and guidance. To produce a well-rounded scene, some male dominants combine the two elements. Male dominance sequences may or may not include sexual contact or sexual activity, as is the case with other BDSM elements. Many people in dominant situations find satisfaction in the many BDSM activities that are performed.
While male dominance is far less prevalent in sex work, female dominance is occasionally linked to and implicated in it. Nonetheless, long-term, close partnerships are more commonly linked to male dominance. Male dominance can be included in 24/7 BDSM relationships for some people, while for others, it is limited to sexual and intimate situations. Although it has not yet attained the same level as femdom, maledom has become a prominent search phrase in pornography.
More About Male Dominance
Dominance by men is somewhat paradoxical. Compared to female domination, the word is not used nearly as frequently. The term "femidom" is often used in both sex and porn. However, because it reflects patriarchal civilizations where males are seen as superior to women, male domination is portrayed in all forms of media. When asked to describe a BDSM scene with a dominant and a submissive, someone who has only been exposed to pop culture representations is likely to say that the dominant is a male character and the submissive is a female character. This reflects the widespread, problematic, and subtly conveyed messages of male dominance in society.
Male dominance is somewhat misinterpreted when viewed solely about BDSM. In movies and books like "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "365," male dominants are much too frequently portrayed as cruel, egotistical, and self-centered. These do not adequately represent the power dynamics of a fruitful dominant/submissive relationship. Yes, to an outsider, the actions reflect unfavorable circumstances. However, male dominance is a role with particular expectations and tasks to be met to ensure the submissive's safety and happiness, and consent is frequently reviewed and renewed in a balanced and caring D/s relationship.
Male domination may initially appear as someone dressing in leather and giving orders to a subordinate just for his satisfaction. A particular mannerism or style does not characterize male dominance. Male domination can be quiet and subdued or loud and violent. It may be bathrobes and Bermuda shorts or power suits and leather. The duty of the male dominant to satisfy the submissive's wishes to serve their master is one aspect of male domination that is constant. Dominance can also be used to win over others.
