SADOMASOCHISM

sadomasochism

(noun) sadism and masochism combined in one person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sadomasochism (usually uncountable, plural sadomasochisms)

The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.

Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.

Synonyms

• algolagnia

• S&M, S and M, SM, s-m, s/m

Source: Wiktionary



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