Journey on the Top Side

What does it mean to be on the top side of the slash. Do we all have to be Dominant or can we just be a sadist? Is it okay to be a Master but not enjoy hurting people? Should other people's opinion on how you live your role matter? Why do people rank the roles and make it seem like being a Master ought to be the end goal? Let's challenge these issues and more as we talk frankly about life on the top side.