Sadomasochism
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Definition
Sadomasochism is the sexual enjoyment of both inflicting and receiving pain. The word can also refer collectively to consensual sadistic and masochistic practices within BDSM.
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What does sadomasochism mean?
Sadomasochism refers to the enjoyment of both sadism—the infliction of pain—and masochism—the receiving of pain. In sexuality and BDSM contexts, it usually describes these practices when they are consensual.