Bottom

The Following Artical is in regard to, BDSM or Spanko Paraphilia.

To Lit. one of the Following
 * A person in a Submissive role in a BDSM or Spanko relationship
 * A person who is forced into recieiving punishment in a BDSM or Spanking situation.

Definition
The Bottom in a relationship in BDSM or Spankophile relationships is typically a submissive male or female with a long past of being placed in such situations. Often times choosing a partner or individual based on a willingness to correct and punish them, the majority of Bottoms choose to recieve their punishments or corrections willingly and may even gain some kind of emotional or psychological support from recieving these punishments. In the case of BDSM this can sometimes be accompanied by sexual gratification.

It is important to note that being a Bottom and being submissive are not mutually exclusive. It is common for Bottoms to actively seek out certain types of punishments, or to alternatively be a top, something known as being a Switch.

This is Common in child rearing situations where a parent may be dominant over their child or around friends or fellow parents but submissive towards their partner.