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	'''Bottom''' refers to a person in a [[BDSM]] or [[kink]] interaction who receives or experiences an activity performed by another participant.		'''Bottom''' refers to a person in a [[BDSM]] or [[kink]] interaction who receives or experiences an activity performed by another participant.

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	The term describes a role in a specific scene rather than a permanent identity. A bottom may or may not also identify as a [[submissive]].		The term describes a role in a specific scene rather than a permanent identity. A bottom may or may not also identify as a [[submissive]].

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	For example, a person receiving [[bondage]], impact play, or sensory stimulation during a scene may be described as the bottom.		For example, a person receiving [[bondage]], impact play, or sensory stimulation during a scene may be described as the bottom.

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	{{disclaimer\|This article is for educational purposes only. BDSM activities involve risks and should only be practiced by informed, consenting adults who negotiate boundaries clearly.}}		{{disclaimer\|This article is for educational purposes only. BDSM activities involve risks and should only be practiced by informed, consenting adults who negotiate boundaries clearly.}}

	== Definitions and Concepts ==		== Definitions and Concepts == <!--T:6-->

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	A bottom is the participant who receives actions within a BDSM scene.		A bottom is the participant who receives actions within a BDSM scene.

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	Important distinctions include:		Important distinctions include:

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	'''Bottom vs Submissive'''		'''Bottom vs Submissive'''

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	A '''bottom''' receives physical activities, while a '''submissive''' participates in a broader psychological power exchange.		A '''bottom''' receives physical activities, while a '''submissive''' participates in a broader psychological power exchange.

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	Some individuals identify as both bottom and submissive, while others participate only in physical roles.		Some individuals identify as both bottom and submissive, while others participate only in physical roles.

	== Practices and Variations ==		== Practices and Variations == <!--T:12-->

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	Bottoms may participate in a wide variety of activities, including:		Bottoms may participate in a wide variety of activities, including:

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	* [[bondage]]		* [[bondage]]
	* [[impact play]]		* [[impact play]]
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	* restraint or positioning		* restraint or positioning

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	Preferences vary widely depending on individual comfort, limits, and interests.		Preferences vary widely depending on individual comfort, limits, and interests.

	== Safety and Ethical Practice ==		== Safety and Ethical Practice == <!--T:16-->

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	Bottoms play an important role in maintaining safety during scenes.		Bottoms play an important role in maintaining safety during scenes.

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	Recommended practices include:		Recommended practices include:

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	* communicating limits clearly		* communicating limits clearly
	* establishing [[safeword]]s		* establishing [[safeword]]s
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	* discussing [[aftercare]] needs		* discussing [[aftercare]] needs

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	The ability to withdraw consent at any time remains essential.		The ability to withdraw consent at any time remains essential.

	== Cultural and Community Aspects ==		== Cultural and Community Aspects == <!--T:21-->

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	Within kink communities, bottoms often participate in educational workshops and social gatherings that emphasize safe participation in BDSM activities.		Within kink communities, bottoms often participate in educational workshops and social gatherings that emphasize safe participation in BDSM activities.

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	The role is widely recognized as an active and voluntary form of participation rather than passive involvement.		The role is widely recognized as an active and voluntary form of participation rather than passive involvement.

	== Related Terms ==		== Related Terms == <!--T:24-->

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	* [[Top]]		* [[Top]]
	* [[Submissive]]		* [[Submissive]]
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	* [[Consent]]		* [[Consent]]

	== See Also ==		== See Also == <!--T:26-->

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	* [[BDSM]]		* [[BDSM]]
	* [[Dominance and submission]]		* [[Dominance and submission]]
	* [[Kink]]		* [[Kink]]

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	[[Category:BDSM roles]]		[[Category:BDSM roles]]
	[[Category:Kink terminology]]		[[Category:Kink terminology]]
	[[Category:Sexual practices]]		[[Category:Sexual practices]]
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= Bottom =

'''Bottom''' refers to a person in a [[BDSM]] or [[kink]] interaction who receives or experiences an activity performed by another participant.

The term describes a role in a specific scene rather than a permanent identity. A bottom may or may not also identify as a [[submissive]].

For example, a person receiving [[bondage]], impact play, or sensory stimulation during a scene may be described as the bottom.

{{disclaimer|This article is for educational purposes only. BDSM activities involve risks and should only be practiced by informed, consenting adults who negotiate boundaries clearly.}}

== Definitions and Concepts ==

A bottom is the participant who receives actions within a BDSM scene.

Important distinctions include:

'''Bottom vs Submissive'''

A '''bottom''' receives physical activities, while a '''submissive''' participates in a broader psychological power exchange.

Some individuals identify as both bottom and submissive, while others participate only in physical roles.

== Practices and Variations ==

Bottoms may participate in a wide variety of activities, including:

* [[bondage]]
* [[impact play]]
* sensory play
* restraint or positioning

Preferences vary widely depending on individual comfort, limits, and interests.

== Safety and Ethical Practice ==

Bottoms play an important role in maintaining safety during scenes.

Recommended practices include:

* communicating limits clearly
* establishing [[safeword]]s
* monitoring physical sensations
* discussing [[aftercare]] needs

The ability to withdraw consent at any time remains essential.

== Cultural and Community Aspects ==

Within kink communities, bottoms often participate in educational workshops and social gatherings that emphasize safe participation in BDSM activities.

The role is widely recognized as an active and voluntary form of participation rather than passive involvement.

== Related Terms ==

* [[Top]]
* [[Submissive]]
* [[Safeword]]
* [[Consent]]

== See Also ==

* [[BDSM]]
* [[Dominance and submission]]
* [[Kink]]

[[Category:BDSM roles]]
[[Category:Kink terminology]]
[[Category:Sexual practices]]