Masochism

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1 See Also
2 Definition
3 Safety Concerns
4 Resources
5 History
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[edit] Definition

Masochism is the pleasure that comes from receiving pain, suffering or humiliation. A person who enjoys these acts is known as a masochist. Masochists will most often have a partner who is a sadist; this relationship is known as sadomasochism. Masochists take pleasure in being restrained through the use of handcuffs, cages, chains, and ropes. In addition they often receive punishment through paddling, spanking, whipping, burning, beating, electrical shocks, cutting and, in some extreme cases, rape and mutilation. Masochistic behavior may also occur through role-playing fantasies. This may be a gentler and more commonly accepted form of masochism.

[edit] Safety Concerns

Masochism can be a serious sexual disorder. In extreme cases a masochist may inflict pain or suffering on him or herself through self-mutilation, cutting or burning.

[edit] Resources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadism_and_masochism

http://psychologytoday.com/conditions/masochism.html

[edit] History

The term masochism is derived from the name of the Austrian writer Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch. This term was established in 1886 by the psychiatrist von Krafft-Ebring, who treated the writer.