The BDSM community consists of a variety of submissives who take pleasure in assuming specific roles during sex or sensual role play. There are many types of submissive roles that people can explore, each bringing its own unique dynamics into the experience. Submission is about giving up control, and in BDSM, it can be practiced in multiple ways based on the desires and personalities of the individuals involved.

Let’s explore the 9 most common types of submission in BDSM.

Sexual Submission

In BDSM, sexual submission involves submissives who take on a bottom role, allowing their dominant partner to control the situation during sexual activities. Consent and communication are crucial in this dynamic, where the submissive follows their Dominant’s commands and plays a passive role in bed.

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Service Submission

Service submission focuses on providing non-sexual services to a Dominant. This could range from simple domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or even running errands, to more specialized services like car maintenance or financial management.

This type of submission is all about making the Dominant’s life easier, and it’s an important facet of some BDSM relationships. Whether or not sex is involved, the act of serving provides fulfillment for both parties. Submission gear like harnesses from Latexy can symbolize this dynamic, adding visual appeal while reflecting the submissive’s devotion.

Slaves

A slave in BDSM is a submissive who dedicates themselves fully to their Dominant, often relinquishing all control. Slaves are eager to submit to pain, humiliation, or any task the Dominant sets for them.

Slaves usually allow their Dominant to control everything from their daily routines to the most intimate aspects of their lives. For some, wearing full bondage gear from Latexy is a perfect way to express this deep devotion and reinforce the power exchange within the relationship.

Brats

Brats are playful, mischievous submissives who enjoy pushing their Dominants’ boundaries. They often act disobedient on purpose to provoke reactions from their partner. Bratting can involve anything from teasing to light resistance during scenes, and it’s often carried out in a flirtatious and humorous manner.

Incorporating BDSM tools like paddles or restraints can enhance the brat-Dom dynamic by introducing playful punishment into the mix. Brats enjoy testing limits but always in the context of a safe, consensual environment.

Smart-Assed Masochists (SAMs)

Smart-Assed Masochists (SAMs) are a subset of brats, known for challenging their Dominants with quick wit and sarcasm. SAMs derive pleasure from provoking their Dominants and often seek punishment or pain as a reward for their cheekiness.

This dynamic requires a Dominant who can keep up with the mental and physical challenges. Items like floggers and crops from Latexy can be perfect tools for those engaging with a SAM, adding an extra layer of sensation to the experience.

Littles

Littles take on a much younger persona in age-play dynamics, sometimes identifying as children or teenagers. This form of submission is about regression into a more innocent, carefree role. Littles might enjoy playing with toys, coloring, or dressing in age-appropriate clothing.

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Pets

Pets embody animal-like traits during BDSM play, which can range from primal role-playing to adopting specific animal behaviors, such as acting like a kitten or puppy.

Pet play is not about bestiality, but rather, consensual role-play where the submissive may act according to the attributes of their chosen animal persona. Accessories like collars, leashes, and tails from Latexy can help bring this dynamic to life, emphasizing the submissive’s role as a “pet” to their Dominant.

Professional Submissive

A professional submissive is a sex worker who specializes in BDSM activities, offering their services to individuals or couples who are exploring submission. These submissives are hired for their expertise and adaptability, engaging in anything from bondage to role-playing and more.

Professional submissives often set boundaries for the type of play they engage in, ensuring the experience remains within agreed-upon limits. Professional subs may also utilize bondage gear and other accessories from Latexy to enhance their services, providing clients with an authentic BDSM experience.

Internet Submission

This one is not included as a knock at people who haven’t experienced submission in the “real” world. For some, this is all they want, and for others, they haven’t had the opportunity to do more than this. But if the feeling is real for you, then so is your submission. As someone who has done what someone online told me to do, even though I could never prove I’d done it, I think it’s real. Do I believe that physical, in person experiences are more powerful and meaningful? To me, yes. But is online submission real and powerful? For those who embrace it, yes.

Exploring the many types of submission in BDSM allows for deep personal expression and can create fulfilling dynamics between partners. Whether you’re a slave, brat, or pet, each role comes with its own unique needs and desires. Remember, no matter the type of submission, communication, trust, and consent are the pillars of a healthy BDSM relationship.