Quote Originally Posted by Hime View Post
Because the words have sexist connotations that can't be ignored. I don't see anyone here talking about male submissives being high-maintenance, you know?
I have to admit that I do not, and that may be my fault. I spoke from personal experience in starting this thread. I have never had a male sub myself, but I would assume that the same type of dynamic applies in the adjustment phase. this, by my definition, would make them high-maintenance.

Also, as no less than three Doms, including myself, have weighed in and called themselves high-maintenance, I think that we are covering the sexist angle.

p.s. when I mentioned the title of this thread to my husband, he said "High-maintenance submissives? You mean, all of you?"
Exactly the point I wanted to make with this thread.