Extremes

I have always thought of myself more on the submissive side. However, in recent days, I've been questioning this.

Does anyone else experience this:

In one encounter, you have a strong urge to be in the role of the patient. In the next, you have a strong urge to play the Doctor's role and be dominant.

It's kind of like that Billy Joel song - I go to extremes.

Any thoughts?

Being a 'switch' is fairly common, and I can relate to that. It's always good to be able to relate to the other person...what it feels like, what is pleasurable, what isn't, the mental thoughts (apprehension, fear, relief), etc.

I believe that switching roles, at least occasionally is the best thing to do. It keeps you in touch with the other person's feelings and experiences.

Even in the most severe S&M relationships I know, the dominant one occasionally "throws the submissive a bone" and lets them flog, spank or dominate them in some manner. A reality check now and then is good.

I agree with the preceding posts. I think being a patient makes me a better physician, and vice versa.

I'm more of the doctor. since females have more orifices to explore. :-)

I don't really feel like I would want to be doctor, though I can see the reasoning why. I also haven't been playing too long, so maybe it comes with time. I have found that sometimes I feel that I would like to change my role of patient. One exam I might be very submissive and passive, and another I will find myself fighting against the doctor. It's just another odd observation.