Topping can be thought of as the giving or active role, and bottoming as the receiving or passive role. More specifically, a switch is someone who shifts between roles, desires, identities or ways of being in the realms of gender and/or sexuality Switching has almost exclusively been referred to in a bdsm context (bondage, dominance, sadism, and masochism) Within the loci of sexual roles and play. At its core, “switch” refers to individuals who embrace both dominant and submissive roles in sexual or romantic interactions This term is particularly prominent within the kink and bdsm communities, where roles can be rigidly defined.
A switch enjoys both dominant and submissive roles, allowing them to experience power dynamics from both perspectives This versatility means they can be the one in control one moment and happily submit the next, depending on the partner and the situation. It claims that the longer the relationship lasts, the less sex lesbians couples have, and as a consequence they experience less sexual intimacy. A sexual identity term for people who do not feel sexual attraction, experience little sexual attraction to others, or do not feel desire for a sexual partner or partners.
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