2006-10-06 05:42:07 · 6 answers · asked by Candy A 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Pseudomasochism is when you PRETEND to take pleasure in experiencing/ receiving pain.
2006-10-07 15:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadism is the sexual pleasure or gratification in the infliction of pain and suffering upon another person. The word is derived from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a prolific French philosopher-writer of sadistic novels.
The counterpart of sadism is masochism, the sexual pleasure or gratification of having pain or suffering inflicted upon the self, often consisting of sexual fantasies or urges for being beaten, humiliated, bound, tortured, or otherwise made to suffer, either as an enhancement to or a substitute for sexual pleasure. The name is derived from the name of the 19th century author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, known for his novel Venus in Furs that dealt with highly masochistic themes.
Sadism and masochism, often interrelated (one person obtaining sadistic pleasure by inflicting pain or suffering on another person who thereby obtains masochistic pleasure), are collectively known as S&M or sadomasochism.
The words are now commonly used to describe personality traits in an emotional, rather than sexual sense. Although it is quite different from the original meaning, this usage is not entirely inaccurate. There is quite frequently a strong emotional aspect to the sexual desires, taking the form of a need for domination or submission—the desire to control another, or to be controlled, as opposed to a simple desire for pain (which is technically known as algolagnia).
It is often agreed that this desire for dominance or submission is in fact the driving force behind sadomasochism, with the giving and receiving of pain acting only as an active stimulation to reinforce those feelings. This view is supported by the nature of sadomasochistic behavior. A masochist does not in general take pleasure in any arbitrary form of pain, only in pain received under the pretext of enforcing authority, and typically only that of a sexual nature. Likewise, a sadist usually only takes pleasure in pain that is inflicted for reasons of punishment and control, and most often for the indirect pleasure of the masochist. Many sadomasochistic activities involve only mild pain or discomfort. Often they are focused primarily on roleplay.
2006-10-06 13:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by Edward F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that it is play-acting S&M and other masochistic situations with your boyfriend. Never heard that term used before. I guess it works for a woman who is bright enough to stand up for herself and be kind to people she loves, but still has a dark part of herself that wants to be owned or wants to cause pain.
2006-10-06 12:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pseudo-masochism - pleasure in pain. Fake Sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
2006-10-06 12:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by fantasyland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretend masochism?
Do you mean Sado-masochism, or is it a play on this phrase?
2006-10-06 12:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by SteveUK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean sado-masochism....
thats the relationship between a sadist (one who likes to cause pain) and a masochist (one who enjoys feeling pain).
2006-10-06 12:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋