Switch (sexuality)
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In the field of human sexuality, a switch is someone who can change from one sexual role to another.
In BDSM, a switch is someone who participates in BDSM activities as both a top and a bottom or dominant and submissive. A switch will be the top on some occasions and the bottom on other occasions. Switches are very common; partners may switch roles based on mood, desire, or partner.
For BDSM activities, it is more common that a switch will be a top with one partner and a bottom with another than to switch roles with the same partner. The act of "switching" may also refer to a spontanaeous reversal of roles, initiated by the bottom, who then takes control. However, it's also possible for a switch to be in a relationship with someone of the same primary BDSM orientation (e.g., two dominants), so switching provides each partner with an opportunity to realize his or her BDSM needs.
A person who engages in self-bondage can be viewed as taking both roles simultaneously.
See also
- switch (rod)
- top (BDSM)
- bottom (BDSM)
- female dominance
- male dominance
- domination & submission (BDSM)
- sadism and masochism
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