Definition: An abbreviation for Sadomasochism. It describes consensual sexual practices that involve the exchange of power and the experience of sensations ranging from mild to intense. It typically combines two elements:
- Sadism: Deriving pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from inflicting pain, humiliation, or control on another person.
- Masochism: Deriving pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from experiencing pain, humiliation, or being controlled. It is a core part of what is often referred to as BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism).