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Sadomasochism: From 1 Different Sources

The tendency or practice of deriving sexual pleasure by inflicting pain (see sadism) and receiving abuse (see masochism); one trait usually predominates. The term also describes a relationship in which one partner is very dominant and one is submissive.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Masochism

A chronic desire to be physically, mentally, or emotionally abused. The term masochism is used to refer to the achievement of sexual excitement by means of one’s own suffering through activities such as bondage, flagellation, and verbal abuse. (See also sadism; sadomasochism.)... masochism

Sadism

The tendency or practice of deriving pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure, from the infliction of suffering or pain on others. (See also sadomasochism.)... sadism

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