What is a 'Masochist'?
2007-12-11 18:28:22 · 7 answers · asked by mjust41 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
the condition in which sexual gratification depends on suffering, physical pain, and suffering
2007-12-11 18:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Carl F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sigmund Freud- defined masochism as:
the trace of the combination between Eros and the death drive.
Clinical diagnosis of Masochism
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Reich cites the following characteristics, all of which must be present for a diagnosis of masochism:
1. A constant whining and complaining, which mirrors an inner sense of chronic suffering.
2. The compulsion to torture others in order to wring from them a violent reaction, possibly even a beating, which will bring relief of tension.
3. An awkward, atactic gait, secondary to severe tension.
4. A chronic need to damage and derogate the self, a defense against exhibitionism.
5. An excessive demand for love, stemming from a fear of being abandoned. His need for love (warmth) is as boundless as it is unattainable. With it goes skin erogeneity. The masochist is chronically contracted and feels cold. He likes the warmth of the bed.
6. The sexual behavior is specifically pregenital in character.
2007-12-12 02:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masochists enjoy receiving pain, which again may or may not be sexual.
2007-12-12 02:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Soul Mates and Twin Flames," Elizabeth Clare Prophet, "Sexual Force or the Winged Dragon," O. M. Aivanov, "Sex," John G. Bennett, and "The Path of Virtue," Jonathan Murro, would likely be of interest.
2007-12-12 03:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by j153e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who gets sexual pleasure from pain. (Received, not inflicted - that's a sadist.)
2007-12-12 02:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by mlamb56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone who enjoys pain
2007-12-12 03:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people who likes to hurt themselves
2007-12-12 02:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Connor M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋