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

To Lit. one of the Following
 * A person in a Dominant role in a BDSM or Spanko relationship
 * A person who is Encouraging or Forcing an individual into recieiving punishment in a BDSM or Spanking situation.

Definition
The Top in a relationship in BDSM or Spankophile relationships is typically a Dominant male or female with a long history of control or enacting disciplines. Often times choosing a partner or individual based on their willingness be corrected or punished, the majority of Tops find themselves in a position of power over a willing Bottom where-by the Top is being asked to set rules or restrictions and placed in a position of extreme trust. Attached to this is often some kind of emotional or psychological bond built on that trust. In the case of BDSM this can sometimes be accompanied by sexual gratification.

It is important to note that being a Top and being Dominant are not mutually exclusive. It is common for Tops to become needy or dispondant for correction at the same time, or to alternatively be a Bottom, something known as being a Switch.

Parenting while having a Spankophilia or BDSM fetish is often complicated as children require special treatment not compatable with being a Top or Bottom