Positions

What does Top mean?

A top is the partner who takes the insertive, penetrating role during anal sex.

Also: T

Top describes a sexual position or preference, not a personality type. It refers to the partner who penetrates rather than the one who receives. Someone can be a top by default while still enjoying a wide range of other activities.

Being a top says nothing about how masculine, dominant, or assertive a person is. Plenty of tops are gentle and easygoing, and plenty are into being led. Position and power dynamics are separate axes, even though people sometimes conflate them.

It is normal for preferences to shift over time or with different partners. Many people who identify as a top today were more versatile in the past, or become more versatile with someone they trust. Clear communication about roles up front keeps everyone comfortable.

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