Our Definition
A type of dynamic where the submissive gives up all of their agency to their dominant partner on a temporary basis as part of play.
Common Practices & Experiences
Everyone is different! You'll see this repeated throughout our website and glossary. Power exchange in particular is very complex, which is why we outlined this and three other sometimes-overlapping specific types of power exchange. Common practices for in-scene total control power exchange dynamics include, but certainly aren't limited to:
- Overlap and/or fluctuation between different forms of power exchange
- Having firmly established trust with one’s scene partner.
- Involving some degree of role-play.
- The dominant participant having a high degree of understanding of what one’s scene partner likes and dislikes.
- A highly developed awareness of non-verbal cues.
- Pre-established safe words
Theo and Bob have an egalitarian relationship during their day to day life but a Master/Slave dynamic during play.
Andrea enjoys role playing as a captive completely at the will of her jailor.
