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sexual sadism

sexual sadism Sexual sadism is a mental or behavioral disorder in which someone is repeatedly sexually aroused by real acts that cause another person psychological or physical suffering.

Sexual sadism is a mental or behavioral disorder in which someone is repeatedly sexually aroused by real acts that cause another person psychological or physical suffering.

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