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sado-masochism 

named after the Marquis de Sade (1700's), it is the act of sexual pleasure through deliberate infliction of pain and most often involves role playing
Sado-masochism is considered by some to be a completely alternative lifestyle.
sado-masochism by D. Smith September 24, 2006

sado-masochism 

A faction of the BDSM lifestyle shared by many people globally. It is named for both Marquis de Sade (120 Days of Sodom) of noble French birth and also for Leopold van Sacher Masoch (Venus in Furs). Both writers represent the two extremes of the spectrum. Sade represents male dominance, while Masoch represents male subservience. Hence the word we use today is a combination of the two.
Since his teen years he had been reading fictional tales of sado-masochism, and now he finally got the courage to indulge his fantasies. He stepped into the dungeon, dropped to his knees, and beheld his new Mistress. Tonight he would become powerless.
sado-masochism by Dame Alexza February 23, 2009

Sado-masochist 

A person who takes pleasure from recieving sexual pain, and who also takes pleasure out of giving sexual pain. This type of pain may include, but is not limited to: biting, scratching, etc. A sado-masochist enjoys pain, just like any other form of stimulation.
She, being a sado-masochist, couldn't help but be aroused from the sudden pain of his bite, and proceeded to dig her fingernails hard into his back.
Sado-masochist by rokkstarr August 19, 2007

sado-masochistic 

Adjective: engaging in sado-masochism. A form of bondage-discipline or pain-pleasure.
Bruce and his lover Brian were into BSDM and were a sado-masochistic pair.
sado-masochistic by Luigi July 11, 2004

sado-masochist 

one who enjoys pain being done to themselves and others. people like these are slitters, sadists, etc.
the sado masochist loved the monster truck destruction derby, especially when he jumped in front of the cars.
sado-masochist by jdunmer1018 March 9, 2005

Sadomasochist 

Being a sadomasochist is great!
Sadomasochist by Herr Magie May 21, 2021
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