masochism

Some people enjoy the pain of masochism.

Masochism is often linked to submission in relationships.

Masochism can be a coping mechanism for some individuals.

The novel delves into themes of masochism and power dynamics.

She found pleasure in the pain of masochism.

Masochism is a complex psychological phenomenon.

Some individuals use masochism as a way to feel alive.

There's even a term for this: benign masochism.

Benign masochism is the idea that we like negative experiences only when we know nothing bad will happen to us.

In fact Mr Clark's move looks to have been a voluntary one—with a hint of masochism.

Now, l know this can sound like the worst kind of masochism, but we have to dig deeper.

It's still not clear how this works neurologically, but researchers suggest that benign masochism is also why you might like eating spicy peppers or riding huge roller coasters.

Sex, which she describes unsqueamishly and arrestingly, is a beginning not a destination, and tends to lead to an enervating stasis (male domination and female masochism crop up frequently).

Some studies suggest that the sensory somersaults of eating capsaicin is linked toward thrill seeking drive, or even being a form of what is called hedonic reversal, also known as benign masochism, where we derive pleasure from a seemingly negative sensation.

Some studies suggest that the sensory somersault of eating capsaicin is linked to our thrill-seeking drive, or even being a form of what is called , 'hedonic reversal' also known as 'benign masochism', where we derive pleasure from a seemingly negative sensation.