Algolagnia

Algolagnia is a term in psychiatry that refers to the desire for sexual gratification through pain. Such a desire originates from lust (lagneia) in the person suffering from this disorder, who often inflicts pain (algos) on oneself or others for its fulfillment.

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Algology, Algonquian, Algonquin and Algonquian, Algonquins, Algorithms