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sadophilia

a sexual attraction to sadists
I wouldn't exactly call myself a masochist - what turns me on isn't pain itself, but the fact that someone else is enjoying my pain. What I feel is called sadophilia.
by sapphira roseblade February 16, 2023
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Sadophilia

A paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal or gratification from the pain, distress, suffering, or humiliation of others.

Someone with this paraphilia is called a sadophile. Someone who enjoys inflicting the pain themselves is a sadist.
“A sadophile actually gets turned on thinking about people suffering, sadophilia is crazy”
by Gay Pseudonym July 15, 2025
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