Top

n. roles & identities

1.The person who actively gives sensation, direction, or restraint in a BDSM scene.

2.A top is the person in a BDSM scene who actively gives — applying sensation, restraint, direction, or other stimulation. The term is a scene-role descriptor, distinct from 'dominant,' which implies a relational power dynamic. A top may give a spanking, apply bondage, or lead a scene without necessarily having a dominant relationship with their partner. Many people top in some contexts and bottom in others, making them switches. A 'service top' tops for the pleasure and direction of their bottom partner, rather than out of their own dominance.

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