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	'''Top''' refers to a person in a [[BDSM]] or [[kink]] interaction who performs or administers an activity to another participant during a scene.		'''Top''' refers to a person in a [[BDSM]] or [[kink]] interaction who performs or administers an activity to another participant during a scene.

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	The term describes a functional role in a specific activity rather than a permanent identity within a power exchange. A top may or may not also be a [[Dominant]].		The term describes a functional role in a specific activity rather than a permanent identity within a power exchange. A top may or may not also be a [[Dominant]].

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	For example, a person who ties rope, administers impact play, or directs a scene may be considered the top for that interaction.		For example, a person who ties rope, administers impact play, or directs a scene may be considered the top for that interaction.

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	{{disclaimer\|This article is for educational purposes only. BDSM activities involve risk and should only occur between informed, consenting adults who communicate clearly about limits and expectations.}}		{{disclaimer\|This article is for educational purposes only. BDSM activities involve risk and should only occur between informed, consenting adults who communicate clearly about limits and expectations.}}

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

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	The term ''top'' refers to the person performing the action in a BDSM scene.		The term ''top'' refers to the person performing the action in a BDSM scene.

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	Key distinctions include:		Key distinctions include:

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	'''Top vs Dominant'''		'''Top vs Dominant'''

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	A '''top''' performs a physical or functional role during an activity, while a '''Dominant''' holds psychological authority within a power exchange relationship.		A '''top''' performs a physical or functional role during an activity, while a '''Dominant''' holds psychological authority within a power exchange relationship.

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	'''Scene role'''		'''Scene role'''

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	The top role is often temporary and applies only to the specific scene or activity.		The top role is often temporary and applies only to the specific scene or activity.

	== Practices and Variations ==		== Practices and Variations == <!--T:13-->

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	Tops may perform many types of kink activities, including:		Tops may perform many types of kink activities, including:

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	* [[bondage]] or rope tying		* [[bondage]] or rope tying
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	Some tops prefer technical activities such as rope bondage, while others focus on psychological dynamics.		Some tops prefer technical activities such as rope bondage, while others focus on psychological dynamics.

	== Safety and Ethical Practice ==		== Safety and Ethical Practice == <!--T:17-->

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	Responsible tops prioritize safety and consent.		Responsible tops prioritize safety and consent.

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	Best practices include:		Best practices include:

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	* negotiating activities beforehand		* negotiating activities beforehand
	* respecting [[safeword]]s		* respecting [[safeword]]s
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	Education about anatomy, equipment, and safety practices is strongly encouraged.		Education about anatomy, equipment, and safety practices is strongly encouraged.

	== Cultural and Community Aspects ==		== Cultural and Community Aspects == <!--T:22-->

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	Within BDSM communities, tops often develop specialized skills related to specific activities such as rope bondage or impact play.		Within BDSM communities, tops often develop specialized skills related to specific activities such as rope bondage or impact play.

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	Workshops and training events frequently focus on skill development and safety education.		Workshops and training events frequently focus on skill development and safety education.

	== Related Terms ==		== Related Terms == <!--T:25-->

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	* [[Bottom]]		* [[Bottom]]
	* [[Dominant]]		* [[Dominant]]
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	== See Also ==		== See Also == <!--T:27-->

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	* [[BDSM]]		* [[BDSM]]
	* [[Kink]]		* [[Kink]]
	* [[Power exchange]]		* [[Power exchange]]

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	[[Category:Sexual practices]]		[[Category:Sexual practices]]
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= Top =

'''Top''' refers to a person in a [[BDSM]] or [[kink]] interaction who performs or administers an activity to another participant during a scene.

The term describes a functional role in a specific activity rather than a permanent identity within a power exchange. A top may or may not also be a [[Dominant]].

For example, a person who ties rope, administers impact play, or directs a scene may be considered the top for that interaction.

{{disclaimer|This article is for educational purposes only. BDSM activities involve risk and should only occur between informed, consenting adults who communicate clearly about limits and expectations.}}

== Definitions and Concepts ==

The term ''top'' refers to the person performing the action in a BDSM scene.

Key distinctions include:

'''Top vs Dominant'''

A '''top''' performs a physical or functional role during an activity, while a '''Dominant''' holds psychological authority within a power exchange relationship.

'''Scene role'''

The top role is often temporary and applies only to the specific scene or activity.

== Practices and Variations ==

Tops may perform many types of kink activities, including:

* [[bondage]] or rope tying
* [[impact play]]
* sensory stimulation
* restraint or positioning

Some tops prefer technical activities such as rope bondage, while others focus on psychological dynamics.

== Safety and Ethical Practice ==

Responsible tops prioritize safety and consent.

Best practices include:

* negotiating activities beforehand
* respecting [[safeword]]s
* monitoring physical responses
* providing [[aftercare]]

Education about anatomy, equipment, and safety practices is strongly encouraged.

== Cultural and Community Aspects ==

Within BDSM communities, tops often develop specialized skills related to specific activities such as rope bondage or impact play.

Workshops and training events frequently focus on skill development and safety education.

== Related Terms ==

* [[Bottom]]
* [[Dominant]]
* [[Submissive]]
* [[Safeword]]

== See Also ==

* [[BDSM]]
* [[Kink]]
* [[Power exchange]]

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