Quote Originally Posted by BaldJean
Let's have a look at the dictionary definition of "passion".
Main Entry: pas·sion
Pronunciation: 'pa-sh&n
Function: noun
: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or emotion; especially : any violent or intense emotion that prevents reflection
Hmm, I think I'll pass on this one. Without reflection? No thanks, no passion for me at all!!! Passion does NOT belong into BDSM. In lovemaking anytime, but not in BDSM.
If we are going to start with definitions then you should use the whole definition: Passion--n 1) any emotion, as hate, love, fear, etc. 2) intense emotional excitement, as rage, enthusiasm, lust etc. 3) the object of any strong desire. [P] the sufferings of Jesus, from after the Last Supper through his death on the Cross

This definition came from Webster's New World Dictionary (1990) given this definition why wouldn't passion be part of BDSM? During my journey through BDSM I have felt many emotions and all of those emotions with a good heaping of passion; even anger.

Passion is very real in BDSM for me. Passion is part of every emotion we feel even the negative ones. It is what you do with both the negative passions and the positive passions that will tell what kind of Dom or sub you are.