This question is based on some comments from the recent post on what needs more discussion in femdom. I ask because I am a new sub in the femdom community and would like to learn more about the experiences and struggles Dommes face.

What kinds of stigma do Dommes face in every day (or not so every day) life? Do you experience any kinds of stigma within the BDSM community? Within your vanilla communities? What are some of the things you would like to share with others, but are unable to because of the stigma you would face?

Are there ways you wish other members of the BDSM (or really any) community would do to combat that stigma?

For example, a previous post on a similar topic discussed how Dommes might be unjustly labeled as misandrist or as "man-haters". Or how Dommes might be judged as selfish simply for wanting their pleasure to be the focus in a dynamic.