Today’s quest- The term “Princess”. Discuss.

[DarkArts1066]

I see a lot of women, predominantly younger women describing themselves as “Princesses”.

I think the term may, somewhere along the way, have become lost, -or obfu***ed in translation.

So, for the benefit of my old, kink addled brain, can someone put me straight on what EXACTLY, a Princess is ?

Thanks in advance.

DarkArts.

[Hr****]

Interesting question, for me if I use it to describe someone its typically derogatory. More implying they cant take care of or do things for themselves. I dont imagine that is the typical use of the term.

[Ad****]

Well I'm 32 & they call me the island princess cause I actually am 🥰🤗🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Ar****]

From my kink experience, a Princess could be used in a few terms. From DDLG to a Submissive who for all intents and purposes goes for a "Soft" Dom. But this has been my experience, maybe someone else could input more?

[Re****]

Usually hear it DDLG scenarios

[Daddybrains]

It’s not “exactly” anything. Often it has something to do with wanting to be pampered, or with having an entitled attitude, at least on the streets — but I find no two women mean the same thing, exactly, when they identify as a princess.

[ch****]

It has been my experience that women who think they are a princess is someone who just wants to be given anything she wants and does not want to do anything for themselves. And have someone take care of all their financial desires, shopping, paying the bills. While they just do whatever they wish.

[Ta****]

My previous D used to call me his princess when I was being a very very good girl for & to him but for us it was just used as a term of endearment within the dynamic dependant on my behaviour & actions.

[Deleted Member]

I kind imagine it being given sugar baby treatment withou giving any sugar to daddy🤔

[ta****]

Princess within kink often refers to a Little archetype in DDLG. Typically A "soft" Brat with gift love language. Akin to sugar baby but without the Dom having financial control or providing monetary allowance. Lavish, gifts, pampering, bratty, spoiled... Idk if that clarified anything 🤷😇 obviously this isn't a rule or standardization. As someone said above, it can also just be a term of endearment. It can be derogatory...... You also have your "pillow princess". Some people call them self princess bc they would rather be pleased and not do any foreplay or reciprocation sexually.

[lu****]

someone called me princess for yes being a good girl. I loved it. we didn't use each other's names just pet names. I understand it to be more of a girlfriend term than long term relationship

[Se****]

In the UK (might be relevant when discussing language) and for me, Princess is simply a term of endearment I use for my sub, along with baby and sexy bum! Rarely use a subs first name. And these have all been D/s dynamics, not specifically DDLG. Although a sub will occasionally ask if she may call me Daddy - which I may allow for a play session sometimes.

[ha****]

I don’t want a sugar daddy. My former Dom used to call me princess and it felt special. It was a term of endearment and it was especially used whenever I was being a good girl (which was most of the time.) I loved the way it sounded coming from him. Now, I can’t bear for anyone else to call me that. 😢

[AR****]

A princess in BDSM is usually a submissive who enjoys being treated as special, treasured, and cared for. The dynamic may include praise, affection, attention, gifts, dressing up, or being spoiled.

There is no fixed way to be a princess. The role means different things to different people, but it usually focuses more on being cherished than on strict or harsh control.

[DarkArts1066]

Some interesting points and descriptions raised thus far.

It seems clear to me that the term has a very broad meaning depending on who is using it, -which means that communication between parties is paramount, in order to avoid confusion.

I’m seeing a lot of women, predominantly younger women calling themselves “Princess” on their profiles -on various platforms, seemingly with very little understanding of the term themselves, but claiming to be seeking “***”.
I’m concerned by this.
Is it just another way to ‘grift’ -for some?.
And if so, what measures can we put in place to protect people who might otherwise become unwilling victims ?

Also -when using descriptive terminology like this, how much understanding should that person have of what others might expect from them ?