Chapter 2: Who am I?

2.1 Self-discovery Guide

You need to know what is out there to find an identity that suits you.

By now, you have learned the definitions of the main types of roles in power exchange dynamics - Dominant, submissive, and switch. Now, it is time to dive into the subcategories (or what we call Archetypes) of Doms and subs, as well as discuss what it actually means to be a switch.

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You have probably figured out by now that the Dominant and submissive archetypes usually come in pairs.

Exploring Dominant Types in BDSM: Understanding Roles and Dynamics

What a soft dom is, what a service dom does, and how the main types of doms in BDSM differ — with clear signs to find the dominant style that fits you.
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The Sub-Types of Submissives

The 9 types of submissives explained: service subs, pets, littles, slaves, brats, masochists and more — and how to tell which submissive role fits you.
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Switching It Up - What is a 'switch' in BDSM?

What being a switch in BDSM means: how switches move between dominant and submissive roles, the different leanings, and the challenges that come with both.
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2.2 Your Preferences Guide