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Dominatrix and Submissive interview-Goddess Severa
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The video is an interview with Goddess Severa, a long-time dominatrix in Los Angeles (she says she’s been doing it for 26 years), and her submissive Mike. It opens with playful banter where the interviewer jokes that Severa looks like a “super villain” (Bond-style). Severa riffs along, agreeing that her and Mike’s height and presence would make an “impressive couple” walking into a party—suggesting they’d be unforgettable, “real hit” energy.
How Severa explains “why” she became a Dom
When asked where her lifestyle comes from, Severa claims it was basically hardwired into her—despite saying she wasn’t exposed to kink and describing a childhood with no abuse. She traces her fascination to:
- A childhood story image (“The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe”) where she fixated on spanking imagery.
- Long car trips where she’d stare and obsess over the “idea” of punishment/spanking.
- Even at a very young age, fantasizing and acting out “play” involving spanking.
She also tells a school-story about a bully (“Charlie”) where a group of kids corner him—while emphasizing that she isn’t doing this now and that it was something from the past (the tone is openly framed as inappropriate storytelling).
What the relationship is like (Severa + consent + communication)
Severa insists that while she’s the dominant one, the dynamic isn’t about cruelty or humiliation-for-the-sake-of it. She emphasizes:
- The lifestyle is a “fetish but also a lifestyle”—more about relationship, communication, emotional intelligence, and consent than just “sex in a dungeon.”
- Her submissive relationships are described as partnership-like, with affection and respect.
- She gives an example of caring: if Mike is unhappy, she responds, apologizes when she’s wrong, and respects boundaries—while still pushing them hard when appropriate.
- She frames submission as something given, not something people are “entitled” to.
Mike supports this by describing Severa as caring and respectful in daily life, with discipline appearing when he “screws up.”
A key twist: “Mike actually has more control than you think”
The interviewer suggests that Severa looks like she runs everything, but Severa counters that Mike is invaluable—a “lifestyle sub” who helps run her day-to-day life and social presence. She also explains she can’t replace him easily because submission functions like having a “pet” you must care for (her analogy): it’s not disposable.
Why Severa says people misunderstand the lifestyle
Severa addresses viewers who think this is “the weirdest [__] ever,” basically saying she doesn’t care—what matters is that it works for her and that people must be open-minded to understand. She argues that good communication is common among fetish participants and that kink can be deeply fulfilling and long-lasting—often because consent and trust make everything clearer.
She also claims that kink/roleplay helps couples stay fun and emotionally connected, suggesting it can prevent relationships from dying due to lack of freedom, intimacy, and communication.
Discipline and “punishment” (how she handles mistakes)
A segment discusses how she deals with mistakes by subs. Severa says she can get annoyed in personal play, and she believes some reminders are needed to prevent repeat errors—describing an example where discipline could involve painful reminders (she mentions a wooden spoon scenario in a kitchen, as a dramatized example). Mike confirms the dynamic can include firmness, and Severa is explicit that subs need to “hear it” when boundaries are crossed.
Severa’s background and career pivot
Severa says she studied criminology (BFA and MFA, plus applied science) and worked various jobs including grocery clerk/produce manager, but her kink career took off after she came to New York and found a domination institute (the Terrell Institute) where a mentor taught her “the correct way to top.” She credits her mentor (Ava Terrell) as a major influence and describes her as highly skilled, worldly, and supportive.
She also mentions she played professional basketball in Europe before an injury ended that chapter.
Roleplay, dominance “without control-talk,” and what they do
They discuss what’s “typical,” emphasizing it varies and must be tailored:
- Some play is about physical domination and sensation (stockings, satin outfits, objectifying/bondage-style power dynamics).
- Others want the “power of a woman,” including wrestling-style physical dominance (Severa mentions choking and training-move imagery).
- She says she has dungeon spaces in LA and San Diego (a facility note rather than a tour).
- She tells a memorable “request” story involving a submissive who wanted to “be a mother,” producing a doll in play space and presenting it to her like a demonstration—played for shock/absurdity.
Final “life lessons”
- Mike’s most important lesson: do research, ensure safety, communicate limits, and always have a safe word and a plan to stop if things go wrong.
- Severa’s life lesson: boundaries transfer to real life—especially learning how to clearly say no/stop/back off and express needs confidently.
The video ends with warm gratitude: Severa calls herself a vessel from God and says this is her “personal way to make the world better,” and the interview concludes with both thanking the hosts.
Main highlights / jokes / standout moments
- Supervillain joke opener: The interviewer compares Severa to a James Bond villain; Severa leans into the theatrics.
- “Hardwired since childhood” origin story: Spanking fixation traced to a children’s book illustration, framed as her early obsession.
- Consent + emotional intelligence emphasis: She repeatedly reframes dominance as built on communication, respect, and care—not abuse.
- Mike’s undervalued “control”: Severa argues Mike is highly influential by being essential to her lifestyle and social media work.
- Discipline dramatization: A vivid example of how she might administer “painful reminders” to correct mistakes (presented as part of consented play).
- The “mother” doll request: An outrageous, memorable anecdote that shows how varied fetish requests can be.
- End lessons: Practical safety (safe word, limits) + real-world boundary skills.
Personalities appearing
- Goddess Severa (Dominatrix, interview subject)
- Mike (Her submissive; “slave Mike”)
- Interviewer/Host (hosts the conversation; appears as the questioner/commentator)
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