Too Young, Never Too Early?

[thir]

I've experience notions of lesser light bondage with my current boyfriend that I have had for 2 years now and he is just now gradually coming into the bdsm scene of dom/sub. I, obviously, prefer to be the sub, but get ambitious and want to switch roles,

Just for the record, there is nothing obvious about your being the sub, and if you feel you lean more toward the other side, that is just as natural.

but am often too afraid. In internet roleplay I can always do things in words without struggle, but in real-life I am simply very shy until I get into it. But does anyone have any info on how a young-one like me could get the man I love, and loves me, to experience this much more? He seems to be my dom by heart, but keeps it secret from himself. And also is there any actions I can begin to take to slowly reach up to that dominant stature, once in awhile? Any suggestions or practices?

As is said - open communication. Maybe read this list together? Read bdsm literature together? Articles?