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Power dynamic

An extreme power imbalance is often a significant part of the appeal in BDSM. Most role-plays in the fetish world involve an asymmetrical power distribution, whether it’s in slave play, age play, or a cuckold session. However, this dynamic brings a lot of trust and responsibility into a BDSM relationship, as a significant power imbalance must be managed effectively. Surprisingly, the submissive, or bottom, often holds more responsibility than one might think. This person must first set boundaries and thus controls the entire course of the play. During the session, it is primarily the dominant character’s task to respect these boundaries and ensure everything runs smoothly. Deviance compiles all the important information on the topic of unequal power dynamics here.