Can someone be both?
Yes. A person can enjoy both penetrative roles and also prefer different power dynamics at different times.
Vers vs Switch: Are They the Same?
Vers usually describes interest in topping and bottoming. Switch commonly describes enjoying both dominant and submissive roles in BDSM. These are different dimensions.
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Vers usually describes interest in topping and bottoming. Switch commonly describes enjoying both dominant and submissive roles in BDSM. These are different dimensions.
Why do people use the words differently?
Usage varies across communities, including lesbian and queer spaces. Ask whether someone is talking about giving and receiving stimulation, penetration, or dominance and submission.
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