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This article is about the word 'Master' as used in BDSM. For other uses of the word, see Master.

Gender

The term Master can be used gender-independent but is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is 'Mistress' or possibly 'Dominatrix'.

Casual Usage

Some people in a relationship enjoy the psychological impact of calling their partner Master or having their partner call them Master. Such usage is not by itself an indication that they are a master any more than calling a partner 'honey' indicates that they are made of honey.

This usage of the word Master as an honorific is a common source of confusion when trying to use or understand terminology, given that the more accepted usage requires no certification or formal training. Most especially, a Dom might be called Master by his sub.

Owner

Typically, Master is used to describe the dominant partner, or 'owner', in a Master/Slave relationship. A Master might have little specific expertise although to successfully own a BDSM slave, he must have some abilities and skills.

The Master has usually been given the right to exercise authority over the slave in some sense, within a relationship that may extend to a full time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Master might be a sadist but is unlikely to be a masochist.

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