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An interest in leading a relationship can come before the words to describe it. This space introduces femdom and female-led relationships through questions about desire and what being dominant or submissive means. To learn more about words that some people like to use to describe their interests and relationships, check out the dictionary.

Don't treat this like a course at school. Maybe it helps you learn more about yourself or what you desire, or about the people who are interested in similar things. It's not something you should memorize and nobody will test you about it.

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An introduction to femdom

Femdom is female domination: a consensual dynamic in which a woman holds the power and her partner submits. This is a lifestyle domme's attempt at an overview for the new, the experienced and the curious.

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An introduction to female-led relationships

FLR stands for female-led relationship: one where the woman sets the tone. You might be considering an FLR or already living in one and looking for words to describe it.

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What does it mean to be dominant as a woman?

A dominant woman or domme finds pleasure in exercising authority, with her own preferences about where, when and how.

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An introduction to being a submissive man

A submissive man wants to follow someone's lead and values having direction in the parts of life he chooses. You might be wondering what that means for you, or how to talk about it with a partner.

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Understanding desire and dating in femdom

This page answers questions about wanting to lead or submit, how those desires fit into everyday life, and what to watch for when dating, from scams to pressure over personal limits.