Well I'm one of those that is sensitive when it comes to humiliation. But then I've been on the receiving end of real life humiliation and that is not fun at all. To be honest, I don't even like the term humiliation. Frankly, if it were up to me it would be given a new name. Clumsy, but less offensive - "embarrassment play" or something like that.

Even beyond my own personal issues with the term and my experiences with true humiliation, I've found that many dominants don't really know how to use it effectively. I've seen many try to do it right out of the gate with me (and others). Frankly I think that it is poor taste and shows very little sensitivity on the dominant's part. In my opinion, "humiliation" is something that should be explored within the context of a relationship, not just strangers meeting.

I've been addressed as "slut", "whore" and other myriad names by dominants that I've just met. Heh, and they wonder why I don't respond.