0I agree, PurpleKnight, being a masochist doesn't automatically make one a target for the bad type of sadists. In my case, my emotional state made me one. Being a masochist simply made me an even easier target. I've since then worked through those insecurities and I'm not the same person or submissive (although certain types of pain still arouses me) as I was and I believe I am much less of an easy target.

As a sadist myself, I use it as a way to strengthen the will of submissives and to help them overcome fears and obstacles.
^ this is exactly the type of sadism I am asking about... where did You learn this? How did You learn the mindset? Did it come naturally, through experience and confidence?