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A Master is a term used to describe a revered d-type and is often used a variety of ways. Most often this term is used to refer to the dominant person in a Master/slave relationship, usually defined as a 24/7 TPE relationship that is greatly respected within the local BDSM community.

Variable Parameters

The term Master may refer to...

• a gender-independent status role that is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix to indicate a professional female Master.

• an honorific used strictly for a scene or fantasy role play to indicate one that has control over another or others, especially in a professional session.

• The owner of a slave; the head of a household in some styles of D/s and M/s, especially those groups of people identifying as a House.

• someone recognized as incredibly skilled and talented; someone who has mastered a specific skill set in regards to BDSM such as a Rope Master.

• one whose teachings or doctrines are accepted by followers; an original manifestation from which copies can be made.

• The owner or keeper of a pet play animal: The dog ran toward its master. Also called a handler.

• One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a dungeon.

• Used as a title for a person who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions: The Master of the Collaring Ceremony.

• someone who may or may not have earned his or her title from a community recognition or a regional Leather contest.

• someone who has titled themselves as a Master without meeting any exterior qualifications.

Values

In many cases there are claims that a Master must have "X" trait or quality in order to be able to control or direct another person, but due to the varied nature of what constitutes being a Master between each individual, what those things are, how they might apply, and their degree of importance can vary drastically as there is no one true way to be a Master. In most cases these lists simply mirror what it means to be an exemplary human being with a strong set of core values, the desire and motivation to constantly improve, and the ability to perform the function of a Master with expertise: the ability to control and direct another person.

Master Milestones

Within the context of a live-in 24/7 TPE relationship it can be hard to assess one's progress as a Master since each M/s relationship is decidedly different. Consider using the Master Milestones[1] sheet supplied by the MsDC[2] to self assess and help provide you with some direction on deciding how best to move forward with your household.