Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Roles

Switch

A person who takes both Dominant and submissive roles, either in different relationships or at different times within the same relationship.

Definition

Switching may be a stable orientation, a way of exploring the Lifestyle, or a feature of a specific dynamic. Some switches identify equally with both roles; others lean more toward one while remaining open to the other.

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