Sadomasochism

Full definition of sadomasochism

Noun

1. The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
2. Sadism and masochism in one person; the enjoyment by a person of both inflicting and receiving pain.
3. Sadomasochism for sexual gratification.

Abbreviations

• S&M, S and M, SM, s-m, s/m

Synonyms

• algolagnia

Related terms

• masochism
• sadism
• sadomasochist
• sadomasochistic