Master / slave (M/s)

A committed power exchange dynamic using the language of ownership, always between consenting adults.

Master and slave, abbreviated M/s, is a form of deep power exchange that uses the language of ownership and service. It is a consensual, negotiated relationship between adults, often long term and sometimes total. The terms are symbolic of the dynamic the partners have chosen and carry no connection to anything non-consensual. M/s relationships typically involve clear structure, protocol and a strong foundation of trust, and like all dynamics depend on continuing consent.