A submissives journey

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A submissives journey

Master vs. Dom

We've all seen the titles on a screen name, or we've heard a sub or slave refer to a Dom as "Master", but is their use of the word appropriate? Dom is essentially short for Dominant, the female derivative of

that title is Domme. Generally speaking, if you follow the real

world traditions of this lifestyle, you'll find that Master is a title

bestowed upon a Male Dominant by His community. Based on their recognized experience and achievements

within the lifestyle, a community can bestow the title of

"Master" to an individual Dom as a form of recognition and

acknowledgement. Usually only those Dom's that have spent

many years in the lifestyle are considered for this honor.

awarded the title, by a community, it is only retained in that

community. Another use of the word Master is as an intimate title between a Dom and His submissive or slave. It is perfectly acceptable for a Dom to teach or permit His girl to refer to Him as Master. Just because His girl does this is no reason that others should also refer to Him as Master.

We've all seen the titles on a screen name, or we've heard a sub or slave refer to a Dom as "Master", but is their use of the word appropriate?

Dom is essentially short for Dominant, the female derivative of

bestowed upon a Male Dominant by His community.

Based on their recognized experience and achievements

community.

Another use of the word Master is as an intimate title between a Dom and His submissive or slave. It is perfectly acceptable for a Dom to teach or permit His girl to refer to Him as Master. Just because His girl does this is no reason that others should also refer to Him as Master.