Help with female domination

Hi everyone
I’m after some advice, I would like to be more sexually dominant to my husband but I just don’t know how!

We’ve played with pegging and chastity and other bits which we both enjoy however he says it’s more of a mental thing but says he can’t explain it because then it kills the vibe - like he shouldn’t have to tell me what to do kinda thing.

I’m naturally more submissive so I’m struggling with ideas and genuinely not sure what to do! Also, I feel like an idiot when I even attempt anything because I feel like I just look/sound silly and I run out of things to say and I feel like I have to fill the silence :woman_facepalming:t2:
However I’d really like to try and learn for both of us (i think it’ll help in my life generally if i can be more assertive!)

Does anyone have any (very specific) things they can suggest I do/say or scenarios I can play out (either in the bedroom or just day to day to remind him that I’m in charge)
Please be specific if possible because I’m at a loss! :frowning:
Thank you x

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First give us some idea of the things your husband has told you he is interested in or has indicated he likes. Domination can take many different paths. One idea is for him to show you some porn that has the domination he likes.

And it’s wonderful that you are willing to do this for him.

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This is one of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to being dominant. The dominant partner shouldn’t have to do all the work in creating an amazing play time. Particularly starting out, it is super daunting to suddenly have control thrust upon you. If he is unwilling to communicate what he wants, how will you ever know? I can understand him not wanting to explain in the moment, but you guys need to have a sit down conversation when you aren’t horny and work out what turns you both on about this idea.

I’d love to be able to give you the specific ideas you are asking for (and I know some people will) but without knowing what you and your husband enjoy, it will be like taking a stab in the dark and it could go very very wrong. What are his limits? What are yours? Not everyone is into the same thing. If you can give us some more info on what you’ve already discussed, I’m sure you’ll get more suggestions

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There are many elements of dominance and submission more than just telling someone what to do, and dominance/submission looks different for different people.
What I think, and it sounds like to me, is that you need to figure out what you’re looking to get from it and it looks like for you, and the same for him - then connect the dots as to how you get there.
Eg is he looking for you to just tell him what to do and lead the sex ‘session’, does he want roleplay, does he just want to be tied up, is he looking for an element of degradation or humiliation, or something else entirely?
I could probably give you a list of things you could do or say based on what I like and am into, but without knowing what you’re both looking to get from it, it may do more harm than good.

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You beat me to it by a minute.
I always enjoy reading your replies to ‘BDSM’ threads - they’re always so on point!

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Unless he gives you some sort of pointers he’s going to end up disappointed. He will have already thought about this and will have expectations. Youre not a mind reader. You can’t be expected to guess what he wants you to do.
You both need to sit down and discuss what he would like and what you’re prepared to do. You need to discuss boundaries.

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Thank you so much everyone for responding!

I think he just wants me to take the lead more and be telling him what to do etc. We like pegging and chastity play, he LOVES being edged (apparently I’m quite good at it :smile:) we like anal play (both of us)

He likes being spanked, paddles/crops etc, he likes mild humiliation but not too much eg: he likes me telling him his dicks too small but won’t wear women’s clothes or underwear.
We’ve experimented with tying up but only once a while ago and it was more funny than sexy :smile::woman_facepalming:t2:
We have quite a few toys, vibrators/dildos/ butt plugs.

I don’t know if any of this helps lol but I hope it does - thank you again for responding, I appreciate it x

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Ok, in which case, agree an object that you’ll leave out which means you are in the mood and want to play. This could be his chastity cage or a collar or it could be an impact toy. If you need something more discreet, it could be as simple as a tie. Whatever you choose, this will let him know he should go to the bedroom and get into an agreed position. I’d suggest naked but that’s up to you. Depending on your bedroom, he could be kneeling on the floor, standing in a corner/against a specific spot on the wall, on all fours, laying on the bed. Doesn’t really matter the exact position you choose, just as long as you both agree it.

When you enter the room, pace around or near him, look him up and down, inspect that he has followed your instructions. You could adjust (or tell him to adjust) his position a little (stand up straighter, head up or down, move his pinkie finger a tiny amount). You could make a verbal comment about it (“not bad I suppose”, “good” whatever works for you).

If you haven’t used his collar as the trigger, you could put one on him or you could put on wrist and ankle cuffs. You don’t necessarily need to use them, but wearing them can set the mood.

Have him get into a position on the bed and inspect him again, you can vocalise yourself wondering what to do as long as you do it in the right tone. If he gives suggestions, you can respond that he’s been good so maybe or call him cheeky and give him a quick spank.

Under mattress restraints can be really helpful because you can quickly attach or remove him from them. If he’s ok with it, blindfolds can be good as they will give you breathing space if you get flustered as he won’t know that you aren’t deliberately pausing. You may also find having a prop in your hand might help. I love crops for this, but any toy will work, something you can touch him with or tap on your own hand.

As for what to do then, you already have a pretty good list in your last post. You don’t need to do everything and I’d actually suggest limiting yourself to only a few things. So you could alternate some impact play with edging him and maybe end with some strap on play. Edging him could become orgasm control and you can tell him that if he cums, you’ll stop and won’t play with him again for a week/month/whatever period seems appropriate! If you are going to do impact play, limit the number of toys you use and don’t feel you have to do them in sequence or for similar numbers of strikes. If he’s liking it, keep going with that toy until you decide you want to change it up.

Keep physically in contact with him. Run your finger tips or nails lightly over him (heavier on the nails if he likes it), let your body brush against him, let him feel your breath on his skin.

If you aren’t sure what to say, well you don’t need to keep talking the entire time. You can make observations about what’s going on (“that one looked like it hurt”, “you are going a nice pink”) but if you are struggling and the silence is awkward, put on some music. I’d suggest higher tempo stuff that you both like but that will make you feel that you got this.

Don’t forget about your own pleasure too though. Whether that be “demanding” he pleasure you or doing it yourself while he watches/hears but can’t touch. You can also include body worship, with him kissing, massaging or otherwise enjoy certain body parts. It can be quite a good opener or closer, having him kiss your hand and up your arm or your feet and up your leg etc.

Just don’t worry if it doesn’t go perfect every time, laugh with each other and when you are ready command him to get back in position because “where were we? Oh yeah…”

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Sometimes I think it’s just down to our nature of if we are more dominant or submissive to play the parts

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You’re amazing, this is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much :heart:

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I’m late to this post (sorry, not casually dying of a rotten cold over here, or anything :rofl:) but yes, I support a lot of existing advice. I’ve been Dominant and submissive (more recent times) and the one thing that stands out time and time again is that “Dominant” means different things to different people. I’m a former humiliatrix, I enjoyed degrading and “bullying” my submissives because it’s kind of like having the freedom to be a big meanie lol. I’d have them do errands for me but I’d be SUPER critical about it, because they wanted me to be. Nothing could ever be clean enough, good enough etc (even if it was perfectly fine in my eyes) - they didn’t want me to say “good job!”. As a submissive I am masochistic, and I would be genuinely offended if someone criticised my work - I work bloody hard, you know!

Boot worship/ass/pussy worship - girl, don’t pass up on a good thing :wink:

I’m going to be the one to throw the spanner in the works here, but would you consider ethical non-monogamy? If you’re both inclined to be submissive, it may bring you both satisfaction to explore your kinky interests with other people. If nothing else, it might help you both discover more of what you want. Good luck to you both :slight_smile:

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Yeah we’re quite open minded and have had a threesome in the past. I’ve told him I’m actually happy to go to a dominatrix together and get some ideas/ find out what he REALLY likes as they’ll have all the equipment to experiment with but I need to find one who would be happy with me tagging along and getting some tips/lessons at the same time!

Maybe then if we’re both comfortable with her I’d let him go on his own to ‘scratch his itch’ as it were. But I’d really like to learn and be the one to do it (at least sometimes!)

I need a domination for dummies book :smile::smile:

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There are plenty of domination books out there :grinning:

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The Absolute Guide to Domination and the Mistress Manual are 2 of my faves.

There are plenty of Pro Dommes who do offer couples sessions for exactly what you want; some play for him and learning for you. Depending on where you live there might be classes and workshops near you too

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Have a look for BDSM clubs in your area maybe? If you have a look on Fetlife, you might find a workshop near you, or a pro Domme who will be happy to mentor you :slight_smile:

This was my advice too, then I saw your reply :rofl:

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It would be good for you to know what he wants from this. Does he like degradation? Does he like things like humiliation does he want you to use a pet name?
My sub enjoyed being called boy and having me belittle his manhood. There are so many ways you can be dominant but it all depends on both yours and his preferences and what you are both comfortable with @Jen135

That actually sounds interesting. Being dominated by a professional while the OH watches. It would never happen for me for numerous reasons with I’d be embarrassed afterwards with my OH. The fantasy and actually doing would be OK but after I would cum if permitted I would feel embarrassed and that would follow over into my everyday relationship with the OH.

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Just my 02 we’ll actually $20.00adjusted for inflation. But have you sat down and talked with him in a neutral environment? Find out what he is looking for, and perhaps build on that to include things that make you happy, massage, some type of service to you etc.

I will also chime in and suggest you look at Fetlife, yes it can be used for a legitimate resource, for munches, etc in your area and afford you the opportunity to interact with others both online and in person.

I am wondering if you are perhaps like my OH and hold back a little with the paddles/crops. If you feel this might be the case, catch him in a quite moment and tell him you feel you are a little easy on him and next time you may go to town on him.
Judging his reaction will be key. If it is positive then add that you will not want him making too much noise so will add a gag and will give some thought to restraints as he will not be allowed escape.
The only problem now is that you WILL have to follow through so make sure you are in the right head space. I find however someone is gagged they can still make a sound like a two tone police car if it gets to much… ouch