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LadyHugs -> RE: Ask a Master...isn't that a man? (11/5/2006 6:10:07 PM)
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Dear Another, Ladies and Gentlemen;
Another--Tal.
In the referencing of Gor/Gorean; the female version to address this would be the Panther.
That said, I do find myself heavily drawn to the more masculine man, mostly Gay Leathermen. One of my closest Gay Leatherman friend said something rather true, as well as one of my Heterosexual Master friend uses as well, in some degree-- "I'm a Gay Leatherman trapped in a Heterosexual woman's body." My Heterosexual Master friend, who always has a lot of humor, says often; "I'm a fat ugly Lesbian trapped in a man's body." I identify as a Heterosexual Dominant. I do have no problems with any gender slave in service to me.
In my mind's eye; it is beyond the genitals and "sex" focus but, more the beauty, art, spirit of service that might manifest sensual but, does not define it into sex.
I do identify as a Master and when I owned my first slave Michael who was Gay; he addressed me as Master or SIR. Wearing female trappings, he still addressed me as SIR or Master. I also do take personal pride in artfully using my knowledge, skills and reach beyond the body's frame, into the mind, spirit and emotions of the slaves. Even my cane work, whip work and my touch, often reaches into the core of some slaves.
Using the term of "Master" really is gender neutral, as you see this in the scene as more of a mastery of a relationship, joined with spirit of intent that strives to take slaves to a higher state, where there is more freedom and more control over how things flow, with the total summary of bringing pleasure to the Master, freeing that Master from focus on the basics and freeing the mind on how to serve the slave's needs/wants/welfare on soaring in safe, secure and admired state in service. Much like holding a butterfly gently in the palms of open hands. The butterfly (the slave) remains because they wish to--not forced to.
You will also find, that Master is given through the ages, to those women who master the arts and letters of education; also in skills such as fencing, martial arts, religion in some Eastern cultures, Fox Hunting and other areas of life.
I do agree with Archer, that some ladies like me; have a slight displeasure in being addressed as "Mistress" due to the more modern ties to being the 'other woman' who causes a rift in a husband/wife relationship. Just as Madam would be a distasteful title, due to the prostitutional link. Yet, in Europe--specificly England; HRH Queen Elizabeth's II correspondences is always started as; "Dear Madam."
In Colonial America, women of the house were always addressed as Mistress; as it was the etiquette of the time. It was shortened to Mrs.
Mistress to the non-married was Miss. Mr. was short for Master.
In the realm of M/s, D/s, S&M, Bondage, BDSM; Master is a term often bestowed by peers. I do find Masters who have earned their title, no different than a Bishop; as we see females starting to wear that title.
Masters of this community, as well as my dominant peers regardless of title they are bestowed with, use or identify with; do try to always improve upon their skills, knowledge and relationships, up to the date of death.
Some Masters, male and female, straight, bi-sexual, Lesbian and or Gay appreciate an intelligent exchange. It provides the benefits of knowledge, skill and understanding how to see through another's 'mind's eye.'
Regardless of title used--the journey for individuals may take different routes but, the end summary of such a journey is to find one's happiness.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
Lady Hugs
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