Domination is considered the mental part of BDSM, with S&M being the physical side. Often abbreviated as D/s, Ds or D&s, domination is the act of making someone submit to your will. People exhibiting dominant behavior are usually called Doms (male), Dommes (female) or the unisex word Top. A Domminatrix is a professional Domme who is asking for money in return for her domination. A switch is a person that can assume both dominant and submissive roles.