Our Definition
a practice which involves one or more dominant(s) taking control and exercising influence over one of more submissive(s) who willingly relinquish their own authority.
Common Practices & Experiences
Everyone is different! You'll see this repeated throughout our website and glossary.
Power exchange is particularly complex, so we outlined four specific types of power exchange on their own pages. Common general power exchange practices include, but certainly aren't limited to:
- falling into one or more specific categories of power exchange which are defined on their own pages.
- Communicating with partners early on about what kinds of power exchange is desired
- Having continued conversations with partner(s) as dynamics grow and change over time
- Writing a contract and agreeing to it’s terms
- Having a set of rituals, rules, or protocols whether formal or informal.
When they are at home, Jazz gives Beth full control of their general plans, inside and outside of play.
Will follows rules set out for him by his dominant partner.
Sasha can always ask her partner to hold the reins of her day to day decision making.
