Switch (sexuality)
In the field of sexuality, a switch is someone who can change from one sexual role to another. In anal sex among men, a switch is someone who participates both in the penetrative and penetrated roles at different times - i.e. enjoys both toppingping and bottominging. In BDSM, a switch is someone who participates in BDSM activities as both a top (aka dominant)and a bottom (aka submissive).
A switch will be the top on some occasions and the bottom on other occasions. Switches are very common; partners may switch roles based on mood, desire, partner. For BDSM activities, it is more common that a switch will be a top with one partner and a bottom with another than to switch roles with the same partner. A 'switch' may be in a relationship with someone of the same primary BDSM orientation (two dominants, say), so switching provides each partner with an opportunity to realize his or her unsatisfied BDSM needs with others. A person who engages in self-bondage can be viewed as taking both roles simultaneously. The term switch might also be used to mean a thin wooden stick used to cause pain.
See also Top (BDSM) Bottom (BDSM)
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