Masochism

A masochist is an individual who takes pleasure in the experience of physical or emotional pain. Masochists often rely on this pain for sexual gratification. The ‘M’ in BDSM stands for masochism; this type of power and pain dynamic can be a vital part of some BDSM play. It is also included in the term sadomasochism, which refers to both inflicting and receiving pain between sexual partners. For a masochist, pain can come from various sources, and may be self-inflicted or administered by a dominant partner, generally a sadist. A masochist might enjoy receiving physical pain from being spanked, whipped, choked, or wearing nipple clamps, for example. However, masochists tend to be particular in their tastes, and not all enjoy the same types of play. Masochists can also enjoy being humiliated in various ways, such as urinating upon or being forced to play the role of an animal, a maid, or another submissive or humiliating character.

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