The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Dominatrix

This article was co-authored by Shelby Devlin, MA and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Shelby Devlin is a Sex & Intimacy Coach based in San Francisco, California. She has over 7 years of experience guiding individuals and couples in deepening their capacity for intimacy and pleasure. Shelby specializes in BDSM therapy, D/s, and fetish exploration. She earned an MA in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University and is certified in the Somatic Method, an experiential therapy modality. Shelby is also a certified massage therapist (CMT) and an associate practitioner of Ortho bionomy. She has a 5-star coaching rating.

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Are you ready to dive into the world of BDSM? Acting like a dominatrix is a great way to take control of another person’s pleasure while titillating them in the bedroom. With the right behavior, good communication, and some sexy props, you can both have a great time during your session.