Sadomasochism
Sadomasochism (pronounced: sa·do·ma·so·chism) is a psychological and sexual phenomenon that involves deriving pleasure from giving or receiving pain, often within a sexual context. The term is a portmanteau of two words: "Sadism," named after the Marquis de Sade, and "Masochism," named after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch.
Etymology
The term "Sadomasochism" is derived from the names of two authors who described these sexual preferences in their works. The term "Sadism" is named after the French writer Marquis de Sade, who wrote about deriving sexual pleasure from inflicting pain on others. On the other hand, "Masochism" is named after the Austrian writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, who wrote about deriving sexual pleasure from receiving pain.
Definition
Sadomasochism refers to the giving and receiving of pleasure—often sexual—from acts involving the receipt or infliction of pain or humiliation. It can involve fantasies, actual behavior, or both. The intensity and nature of these acts can vary greatly, from light, playful spanks, to more intense whippings or bondage.
Related Terms
- BDSM: An umbrella term that encompasses a variety of erotic practices involving dominance and submission, role-playing, bondage, and other interpersonal dynamics.
- Dominance and submission: A set of behaviors, customs, and rituals involving the giving by one individual to another individual of control over them in a sexual context.
- Bondage: The practice of physically restraining a person for erotic stimulation.
- Discipline: A component of BDSM that involves the use of rules and punishment to control behavior.
- Fetish: A form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sadomasochism
- Wikipedia's article - Sadomasochism
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