Total Power Exchange
Total Power Exchange (TPE) is a derivative of the concept of power exchange in a D/s relationship. The term refers to a relationship where the dominant has complete authority and influence over the submissive's life, making the majority of decisions. TPE is often referred to as 24/7 though some consider these terms to have different definitions. Total Power Exchange was coined by Steven S. Davis in the newsgroup alt.sex.bondage during his debates with Jon Jacobs in the mid 1990's.
TPE and Jacob's preferred term, APE (Absolute Power Exchange), are problematic terms for some people, including many who pursue these types of D/s relationship, since the relationship is subject to the physical and the emotional limitations of the participants and therefore cannot genuinely be total or absolute.
See also
- 24/7 (BDSM)
External links
- 24/7 on Wipipedia, the BDSM & Fetish specialist Wiki.
- TPE vs. D/s