Sadomasochism

n. play styles

1.The consensual combination of sadistic and masochistic elements in erotic play.

2.Sadomasochism (S&M or SM) refers to the combination of sadistic (pleasure in giving pain/humiliation) and masochistic (pleasure in receiving pain/humiliation) elements in consensual erotic play. Partners in S&M play may take on fixed roles (one always the sadist, one always the masochist) or switch between roles. S&M covers a broad spectrum of intensity and style. All S&M practice should be governed by consent, negotiation, and the use of safe words.

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