In my case it was learned but I know that for my Mistress PRO DOM it was known right from the beginning. For her the lifestyle is inseperable from her persona. It is her being and her lifestyle. For me it was an offer I didn't refuse and am glad that I didn't since I've learned some pretty interesting things. Things I want done to me again! In my country there would not be very many people into it so I know that for that majority, it would be learned.