Hmmm - as a male EE I would say "yes & no"
My theory about why one might not hear as much from a male EE TFTB, is because the "topping" is different, and therefore does not look or sound like the "topping" classically associated with women EE's. My guess is that there should be a slightly different category called MFTB (manipulating from the bottom) - sort of the spanko version of "manspaining". It might start with "Here's the way I'd really like to get spanked...." or "Here's what it would be great if you would wear..." etc, etc, etc. That said, context and timing are everything in regards to this. It's one thing to have intimate discussion separate from any spanking activity where both partners discuss preferences, desires, boundaries, etc. It's totally a different story for someone who is face down with their pants at their ankles, to take over the role of producer, director and screenwriter for the scenario.
Regarding "safety", in general I agree that from a purely physical standpoint, males have more security, but it's also worth mentioning that when we're talking power dynamics, there's other kinds of abuse besides physical.