The Science of Sexual Sadism

The Science of Sexual Sadism

A sadist is a person who derives sexual arousal from inflicting emotional and physical pain on a partner. While sexual sadism may occur between consenting adults, sadistic behavior can also be associated with mental illness or serial killers.

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