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Sadomasochism Essay

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Sadomasochism is defined as, “The giving or receiving of pleasure, often sexual, from the infliction or reception of pain or humiliation. It can feature as an enhancement to sexual pleasure, or, in some cases, as a substitute or sine qua non.” (Burton, N) Pain can be used to encourage sexual arousal, while the simulation of sadism can be a form to express an emotional attachment. Sadomasochistic activities are, “Often initiated at the request of, and for the benefit of, the masochist, who often directs activities through subtle emotional cues.” (Burton, N) I do not believe that sadism and masochism can truly be considered pathological as the morbidity of the acts are the root of sadomasochism. As long as the acts are taking place between two

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