Discover Your Tug Vibe
Welcome to Mountainman’s Tugs Vibe Indicator (MTVI), a subjective, fun vibe tester crafted by Mountainman_91 for the M/M community, especially the tie-up game enthusiasts. This indicator is a playful way to explore your bondage-centric kink preferences. It’s not about boxing you in, you’re special, unique, and don’t need to conform! The MTVI assigns one of 16 profiles based on four pairings, but you can embody any mix of these traits. If your result feels like you, awesome! If not, it’s just a spark to ignite curiosity and conversation in the M/M tug world. Let’s dive into your vibe!
The Four Pairings
The MTVI is built on four pairings that shape your TUG dynamic in M/M bondage scenes, assessed by yourself, placing yourself on either side of the four pairings. The pairings will form a five-letter acronym (D or S, Ri or Ro, T or B, A or P):
1. Dominant vs. Submissive (D/S):
Your psychological stance. Are you a Dominant, leading the scene with authority, or a Submissive, yielding to please your partner? It’s the power pulse of the dynamic.
The dominant(D) demands authority, controls the narrative, and makes decisions on the scene. He determines how the scene unfolds. He decides who gets tied up, he decides how active he wants to be and he decides if he is giving or receiving stimulation.
The submissive(S) goes along with the narrative, yields control to the Dominant and follows instructions throughout the scene. It's not up to him who gets tied up, he fills the roles as deemed by his Dom, if his Dom is passive then he'll be active, if the Dam craves stimulation he will give but if the Dom wants to actively stimulate the sub he will gladly accept it passive.
Final note:Being D or S does not predetermine where you land on the other pairings.
2. Rigger vs. Roped (Ri/Ro): Your bondage role. Are you a Rigger, weaving ropes to bind your partner, or Roped, relishing the feel of restraint? This is the “Tugs” core of the MTVI, although referring to ropes this transcends to all forms of restraints.
The rigger(Ri) finds pleasure in binding, restraining, buckling, taping, strapping or wrapping his partner up. He could be instructed how to do this by his partner, he is not inherently in control because of this role.
The roped(Ro) lives for the feeling of being restrained, shackled, cuffed, wrapped, bound or tied down. He can totally be in control of exactly how this is done to him, granted this isn't common but the niche exists.
Final note: Being Ri or Ro does not determine if you control the narrative.
3. Top vs. Bottom (T/B): Your stimulation role. This is broader than the usual classification including sex adjacent acts like giving or receiving oral, giving or receiving a hand job, even giving or receiving with toys. Are you a Top, giving or leading the act, or a Bottom, receiving with openness? It’s the give-and-take of M/M intimacy.
The top(T) is the one giving stimulation. This is not as obvious as you might think. The top would be the one that does the penetration and throat fucking but at the same time he could be the one giving the blow job, he could also be the one that teases with toys. Essentially you provide the stimulation for your partner.
The bottom(B) is the one receiving the stimulation. He is getting penetrated, either by his partner or by a toy. His mouth is used as an alternative hole. There's a twist he could also be receiving a blowjob.
Final note: Consider your preferences carefully to determine if you are a T or B as presented by this index.
4. Active vs. Passive (A/P): Your physical role. Are you Active, driving the physical effort, or Passive, letting your partner do the work? It’s how you move in the scene, are you thrusting or riding as opposed to being ridden or pounded.
The active(A) partner is the one doing more physical effort, he could be tied up but thrusting, or a submissive riding his dominant.
The passive(P) partner is more still, getting action from his partner.
Final note: Being A or P does not predetermine if you are a top, dom, bottom or submissive.
Your answers create a five-letter profile (e.g. DRoTP for Dominant, Roped, Top, Passive), each with a tag that captures its vibe. Below are the 16 profiles, their tags, and short blurbs describing their dynamic.
You will likely easily determine which way you lean for two or three pairings and be more fluid or neutral in the fourth. If you can absolutely not decide then check both the profiles and decide which you identify with more.
For example I am Mountainman and The Mountainman (DRoTP) describes me well but I am fluid between Dom and Sub. When I sub I fit The Dildo (SRoTP) – which also describes me well. See your fluidities and land on a ‘I lean to…’
The 16 MTVI Profiles
Here are the 16 profiles of Mountainman’s Tugs Vibe Indicator, each with a tag and a blurb describing its dynamic.
DRiTA: The Natural Dom
This profile dominates, does the bondage, tops actively, and drives the energy in the scene. Your natural state is evoking a commanding, mature figure that takes charge of tying and topping, exuding authority.
DRiTP: The King
Dominant yet passive, they top but don’t put in the effort or work relying on his partner to drive the energy. You control the scene while being served. A King portrays a regal leader who gets serviced by his subjects, in accordance with his rules.
DRiBA: The Cowboy
Your favorite thing to do is to ride your trussed up partner! You weave ropes and dynamically bottom, if you’re not sweating after a scene, you didn’t do it right, leading the scene with masculine flair.
DRiBP: The Power Bottom
The Power Bottom commands while tying ropes and bottoming passively. In a scene, he controls the dynamic with a bold presence however he receives stimulation with relaxed, masculine authority.
DRoTA: The Chosen One
The Chosen One, named as such since they are a familiar infatuation of many. A dominating active alpha top that craves to be tied up! A true chosen hero, he leads while bound, like being tied to a destiny, actively topping with destined vigor.
DRoTP: The Mountainman
The Mountainman, named as such because it’s the profile of the MTVI creator, dominates while roped, topping passively with rugged authority. He rules verbally, letting his partner move while he savors the grip of ropes.
DRoBA: The Therapist
The Therapist controls while roped, actively bottoming with insightful skill. He directs the scene dynamically while tied, embodying authority in vulnerability. As an active dominant he gives as much as he receives through being tied up and bottoming.
DRoBP: The Man in Peril
The Man in Peril dominates while roped, bottoming passively with dramatic flair. Although he is in control, much of the scene happens to him, like a backseat driver, giving directions but still a passenger.
SRiTA: The Servant
The Servant pleases eagerly, tying ropes and actively topping in the scene. He is a devoted figure and gives with masculine energy, serving his partner’s desires relentlessly.
SRiTP: The Enigma
The Enigma yields control while weaving ropes, this pairing seems odd, yielding control but binding your partner, topping but passive with mysterious charm. This one is probably rare, hence the name.
SRiBA: The Binding Boy
The Binding Boy is at home following instructions on how to do things but doesn’t want to be in control. He is active and drives much of the energy in the scene, following the clear guidelines given to him.
SRiBP: The Prince
The Prince yields while rigging ropes, bottoming passively. He uses bondage as a submissive act, receiving with regal, relaxed masculinity.
SRoTA: The Pleaser
The Pleaser serves with enthusiastic vigor. He delights his partner, embracing ropes with a masculine, sporty charm.
SRoTP: The Dildo
The Dildo yields while roped, by topping passively with submissive devotion he could be compared to a dildo – with charm. He offers himself, pleasing his partner from a restrained, masculine position.
SRoBA: The Pup
The Pup submits while roped, actively bottoming with lively energy. He receives dynamically, bouncing within ropes with a playful, puppy-like masculine spirit.
SRoBP: The Bound Boy
The Bound Boy fully yields, roped and bottoming passively. He shines in surrendered charm, receiving with a relaxed, masculine glow in a comfortable tug embrace.
Share your profile and let me know if it fits with your preferences!
Remember this is for fun and if you don't find a profile that describes you, you are a unicorn and you are all the better for it!
BONUS IF YOU CAN DEFINE SOME OF YOUR BEST KNOWN FICTIONA CHARACTERS FROM YOUR STORIES
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