Sadist or masochist?
Sensation is its own axis. The test asks whether strong sensation gets you somewhere comfort doesn't, whether you seek out intensity in ordinary life too, and whether giving someone a hard time physically appeals if they'd asked for exactly that. None of those questions ask who's in charge; that's scored separately.
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Before you start
What is a masochist?
Someone for whom strong, chosen sensation is a route to somewhere comfort can't reach: focus, release, a quiet head. It's about sensation on purpose, with a partner who knows what they're doing, and it has nothing to do with wanting to be hurt in ordinary life.
What is a sadist in BDSM?
Someone who enjoys giving strong sensation to a partner who has asked for it. The asking is the whole thing: a sadist without consent is just a person hurting someone. Good sadists are among the most careful people in any room.
Can I be a masochist and dominant?
Yes, and it's common. Sensation and control are different axes. The test scores them separately so a dominant masochist sees exactly that, rather than being told they're 'a bit of a sub'.
This is the same test as the full BDSM test, reached from a different question. Read what a masochist is and what a sadist is before or after. Once you have a result, how to read it is explained plainly.