General
sub / submissive
What does sub / submissive mean?
The sub gives up control — willingly handing psychological authority to a dominant for a scene, a session, or longer. It's an active choice, not passivity: submitting is something you do, and a good sub holds real power in setting the terms. Distinct from Bottom, which is the physical receiving role; you can be one without the other. Short for submissive.
"As a sub, the part I love is the headspace — letting go and trusting someone else to hold the reins."
Frequently asked questions
What does sub or submissive mean?
It's the partner who hands over control to a dominant for an agreed period of time.
How do you use submissive in a sentence?
"As the sub, she agreed to the ground rules before the scene started."
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