Piquerism
Piquerism (pronounced: pɪˈkɪərɪzəm) is a sexual interest in penetrating the skin of another person, sometimes seriously enough to cause death. Piquerism is a paraphilia as well as a form of sadism. The term is derived from the French word piquer - 'to prick', and was first used in this context by the French physician Valentin Magnan in 1890.
Etymology
The term "Piquerism" comes from the French word piquer which means "to prick". The term was first used in a medical context by French physician Valentin Magnan in 1890 to describe a sexual interest in penetrating the skin of another person with sharp objects.
Related Terms
- Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.
- Sadism: The tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
- Masochism: The tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one's own pain or humiliation.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Piquerism
- Wikipedia's article - Piquerism
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