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Dominant Sadist

A Dominant Sadist is someone who likes being in charge in a BDSM dynamic and also enjoys giving consensual pain. Their dominance sets the power dynamic, while their sadism guides the kinds of pain or intense sensations they like to give.

A Dominant Sadist may enjoy:

  • Administering consensual pain (impact, pressure, sting, thud, clamps, etc.).
  • Controlling the intensity and pacing of a scene.
  • Watching a partner react, squirm, or endure.
  • Blending authority, precision, and cruelty-with-care.

The partner to a Dominant Sadist is typically a masochist, submissive, or someone who enjoys receiving pain within a negotiated dynamic.

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