8 WAYS TO 8 WAYS TO IDENTIFY A FAKE IDENTIFY A FAKE DOM DOM

BY @SIRTALKSS

1. Lack of respect for boundaries: Pay attention to how the person responds to discussions about boundaries and limits. A fake and toxic Dominant may dismiss or belittle your boundaries, push you to exceed your comfort zone without consent, or show a disregard for your limits.

2. Constant need for control:

Watch for signs of excessive control or demands during conversations. A fake Dominant may try to exert control over you even before a relationship is established. They may exhibit a need for dominance without consideration for your consent or desire.

3. Lack of communication and consent:

Genuine Dominants prioritize clear and open communication, negotiation, and obtaining enthusiastic consent. If the person avoids discussions about consent, limits, negotiation or if they dismiss the importance of ongoing communication, it could be a warning sign.

4. Grandiose claims without substance:

Be cautious of Dominants who make grandiose claims about their experience, skills, or knowledge without providing tangible evidence. Fake Dominants often try to impress or manipulate others by exaggerating their abilities or achievements.

5. Pressure or rush into a dynamic: Be cautious if the person pushes you to engage in a Domina submissive dynamic too quickly or without proper discussion and negotiation. Genuine Dominants understand the importance of taking time to build trust and establish consent.

6. Inconsistent behavior or contradictory statements: Pay attention to any inconsistencies in their words or actions. Fake Dominants may exhibit inconsistent behavior, making promises they don't keep or making contradictory statements that create confusion or manipulation.

7. Isolation from support networks: A toxic Dominant may attempt to isolate you from your friends, family, or the broader BDSM community. They may discourage or prohibit you from seeking guidance or support outside of the relationship, making it harder for you to recognize the unhealthy nature of the dynamic.

8. Manipulation and control: A toxic Dominant may use manipulation tactics to exert control over you This can include gaslighting guilt-tripping isolating

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BY LEA ROSE

What Does It Mean?

L – Lesbian

G – Gay

B – Bisexual

T – Transgender

Q – Queer

I – Intersex

A – Asexual/ACE

+ – Anyone Not Listed ex: Non-binary, pansexual, demisexual, genderfluid

Traditional 6-Stripe Flag

Red – Life

Orange – Healing

Yellow – Sunlight

Green – Nature

Blue – Serenity

Violet – Spirit of the

LGBTQIA+ People

Transgender Flag

Blue – Traditional Boy Color

Pink – Traditional Pink Color

White –

Intersex/Transitioning/Undef ined Gender

Bisexual Flag

Pink – Attraction to Same Gender

Blue – Attraction to Opposite Gender

Purple – Attraction to Two Genders (the mixing of the Pink and Blue color stripes)

Pansexual Flag

Pink – Attraction to Women

Blue – Attraction to Men

Yellow – Non-Binary

Non-Binary Flag

Yellow – Gender Outside of The Binary

White – Multiple/All Genders

Purple – Those Between Male/Female Binary Black – No Gender

Progress Pride Flag

(current, most common flag) Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet – Same as Traditional 6 Stripe

White, Pink and Light Blue –

Transgender Flag

Incorporation

Brown – Persons of Color

Black – Represents The Thousands Lost During the HIV/AIDS Crisis on the 1980s and 1990s

BY LEA ROSE

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