What does S&M stand for?

Question

I know it's sex related, but what does it stand for?

Answer 1

Sadism and Masochism, which are aspects of BDSM (Bondage, Dominance, Sadism and Masochism): 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.

Answer 2

Sadism & Masochism.
Sadism is named after the Marquis de Sade, a French aristocrat who wrote about being sexually gratified by inflicting pain on others.
Masochism is named after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, an Austrian writer who enjoyed being dominated and humiliated by women.

Answer 3

Varies:

Sadism & Masochism
Slave & Master

Also part of BDSM

Bondage
Domination Discipline
Slave, Sadism, submission
Master, Masochism

Answer 4

Sadism/Masichism

Answer 5

sado masochism sadism named for the marquis de sade. sadists like inflicting pain on others. masochism is self inflicted pain it is the term used for either situation where inflicting pain or misery sexually arouses people

Answer 6

Symphony Metallica

Answer 7

Sadism and Masochism. Sadism is when you get pleasure from causing other people pain and dominating them, and masochism is when you get pleasure from being hurt and feeling pain and being dominated.

Answer 8

Either Sadist and Masochist or Slave/Sub and Master

Answer 9

Sex and Muffins


or it could mean sadist

Answer 10

sado masichism