Following a Submissive’s Lead in Power Exchange

by Kayla Lords · Published August 20, 2021 · Updated August 19, 2021

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Yes, the hallmark of power exchange is that the Dom leads (or controls or has power, pick your term) and the submissive follows (or submits or serves). But that won’t always be the right path forward in every situation. Sometimes a submissive is the person best suited to a task or situation. They may need to take the lead and help navigate the situation. In this episode, we talk about why this happens, how to think about it if you don’t like the term “lead” and why we think it’s so important.

In this episode:

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We’ve done an episode on submissives leading a transition into D/s and/or helping a partner find their Dom side.
This is more about leaning on a submissive’s strengths and why it’s a good idea.
It can be a type of service
You may have a better outcome
Sometimes it makes more sense
Rely on expertise and experience of the most qualified person
May be required in a situation
This allows your submissive to shine and thrive
Doms shouldn’t believe or attempt to take on every leadership moment, especially if they’re not qualified.