The Dominant/submissive (D/s) dynamic centers around consensual power exchange. One partner takes on the role of Dominant—guiding, commanding, or controlling—while the other surrenders, obeys, or yields as the submissive. This exchange isn’t about superiority or weakness—it’s about intentional polarity, erotic energy, and trust. The dynamic can be intense and ritualized or soft and emotional. For many, D/s offers a space to explore deeper layers of identity, vulnerability, and power, wrapped in care and consent.