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Sadism is getting aroused by the pain of another, whereas masochism is being aroused when you yourself are in pain.

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Sadism involves deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others, while masochism involves deriving pleasure from experiencing physical or emotional pain or humiliation oneself. Both sadism and masochism are forms of sexual practices within BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Submission, Dominance).

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What does abbreviation BDSM stands for?

A complex acronym, based on Bondage & Discipline, Domination & Submission and Sadism & Masochism


What is the difference between masochism and sadomasochism?

Masochism refers to deriving pleasure from experiencing pain or humiliation oneself, while sadomasochism involves both deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others (sadism) and experiencing pain or humiliation oneself (masochism). Sadomasochism encompasses a broader range of behaviors and desires compared to masochism alone.


What is sadiam and masochism?

sadism is the enjoyment of inflicting abuse onto another, masochism is the enjoyment of receiving abuse, (i for one am a masochist)


What does s mean in s and m?

It means Sadism and Masochism... Sexal terms


What does the word masochism mean in psychiatry?

The word masochism refers to the behavior when an individual seeks self harm or humiliation voluntarily. Masochism is the direct opposite of sadism. Sadism is when someone takes pleasure in inflicting harm upon others. Masochism could be of a sexual nature, but does not have to be. In psychiatry sexual masochism is usually what is discussed as a mental disorder. Luckily, prognosis is good in most cases for those treated for the disorder.


What is the opposite of sadism?

The term is 'masochism' - as in, deriving sexual pleasure from receiving pain. Sadism is taking pleasure in hurting others; there are different kinds of opposites, but you're probably looking for someone who takes pleasure in hurt him- or herself, which is masochism.


What does b d s m stand for sexual meaning?

Bondage Domination Sadism Masochism


What does BDSM mean in Dan savage column?

Bondage and Discipline, Sadism and Masochism (or Slave and Master).


Is there any free site for sadism and masochism?

dark fetish network in free and very,very hardcore


What does bdsm mean in a personal ad?

Bondage-discipline- sadomasochism


What is it called when you enjoy the feeling of pain?

If you like pain sexually, then you are a masochist. If you've ever heard of S & M bondage, the S stands for Sadism, and the M stands for Masochism. Sadism is the exact opposite where you get sexual gratification from hurting others. They are often found together, and the two words have been combined to make Sadomasochism. I hope that helped! :)


What type of person finds satisfaction in knowing and watching another person in pain?

This is called "masochism", an abnormal psychological condition that seeks stimulation from behavioral or physical punishment. The individual is called a "masochist". This is somewhat comparable to "sadism", which similarly seeks stimulation or enjoyment from the infliction of physical pain. Often aspects of both sadism and masochism can be present in a sexual relationship, expressed as sado-masochism (S&M).