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masochism

masochism Masochism is deriving pleasure from being physically or psychologically hurt or humiliated, whether by oneself or by another person.

Masochism is deriving pleasure from being physically or psychologically hurt or humiliated, whether by oneself or by another person. The term includes sexual masochism.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Masochism” (D008398).
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