popping in to introduce

[hellolove]

Hi! New here! I'm not even sure what I'm looking for yet. Trying to differential sub/bottom/masochist. Looking for myself out there. Hope to see some of you around.

[Austerus]

Hello hellolove. Welcome to the Library. I hope you find what you're looking for.

I'm just one voice of many, but if I were cornered into making distinctions between the terms you listed I would say:
A masochist gains especial enjoyment from pain and suffering
A bottom enjoys some combination of pain & suffering with being dominated/forced into particular actions or situations in the context of the bedroom
A submissive enjoys some degree of surrender of willpower/self determination to his or her dominant

Again, just one man and no kind of real authority :P

[hellolove]

Thank you! I've googled. I've read. I've spent countless moments wondering about the distinction. Unfortunately, I'm still not sure which I am. Hmm. Suppose it will take a while.

[denuseri]

Welcome to our kinky little corner of the internet!

[karley]

Hi and welcome!

[chipmunk_]

Hello, hellolove.

^ Well doesn't that seem funny.

Welcome to the Library! i think that you'll find that the definitions are different depending on who you talk to. You also might find that it's not so easy, or so important, to label yourself. i'd recommend that you read the forums, and talk to some members. That might help you feel more comfortable with all of this. Enjoy your time here!

[rosebud]

Hello hellolove, Welcome to the Library!
Enjoy!

xx rosie

[Nicipac]

hello and welcome to the library...enjoy your stay... Be safe and Play well