Sadism
Sadism
Sadism (/ˈseɪdɪzəm/; from French sadisme) is the practice of deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. It is named after the French nobleman Marquis de Sade, who is known for his erotic works that combined philosophical discourse with pornography, depicting sexual fantasies with an emphasis on violence, suffering, and anal sex.
Etymology
The term "sadism" originates from the name of the French writer Marquis de Sade (1740–1814). The Marquis de Sade was infamous for his libertine sexuality, which included an unquenchable thirst for acts of sexual violence. His works, which combined philosophical discourse with pornography, depicted sexual fantasies with an emphasis on violence, criminality, and blasphemy against Christianity.
Related Terms
- Masochism: The practice of seeking pain because it is pleasurable.
- Sadomasochism: The giving or receiving pleasure from acts involving the receipt or infliction of pain or humiliation.
- BDSM: A variety of often erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and other related interpersonal dynamics.
- Algolagnia: A sexual tendency which is defined by deriving sexual pleasure and stimulation from physical pain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sadism
- Wikipedia's article - Sadism
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