Sexual masochism means a sex-linked disorder of the sexual diseases
group. In addition, it focus on the real act of being humiliated,
tied up or whatever way of being submitted under sufferance. Thereby,
the masochist induces sexual arousal and pleasure. Some people feel
somewhat disturbed by their masochist fantasies that might appear
during sex activity and gone overlooked. Such fantasies usually encompass
being raped, subdued by others, with no where else to go.
There those who ac it out for the sake of their masochist lust by
themselves- by tying up, pricking with pins, electric shock and yet
self-mutilation, or else with a sex partner. Friendly masochist antics
envelop restrain , gags, slaps, spanking, jolt, cuts, piercing, humiliation-
being forced down to crawl, bark, being both verbally and physically
abused and so on.
People with this trait of sex related disorder may seek transvestism
forcibly by his relation with humiliation, may wish to be treated
as a helpless baby, wearing nappies. Another variation of the kind
is called hypoxia and stands for oxygen depletion that can be obtained
through thoracic compression, wraps, suffocation by means of plastic
bag and orange in the mouth or chemical compound. This style of masochism
can be done sole or accompanied thus highly dangerous, with possible
death risk.
Being its sexual fantasies noticeable since childhood, and the age
of quickening for masochist leniency varies significantly, normally
blossoming at the adulthood span. Generally sexual masochism is chronic
and the recipient is bound to repeat the same masochist plot.
Some people bearing such sexual disorder may dedicate themselves
to act out masochist plots for years to come, with no increase in
hazard. Others, however, gradually increase the stakes of masochists
acts or in times of stress, might end up in grievous body harm or
even death.
In sexual masochism certain men may display fetishism as well – by
means of inanimate devices, transvestic fetishism- dress up in the
opposite sex attire, or sexual sadism. It’s important so-remember
that this nuisance is a sex related disease, and the fantasies, the
sexual impulse and demeanors of the masochist-one have no control.
There is psychological sufferance for the fantasies and urge to act
them out and yet, the masochist might turn rather upset if going to
propose to that partner into sadistic acting and he declines it. Apart
from psychological sufferance, there is also significant damage into
the social functioning, occupational or in other areas of personal
life, by his perceptions and acts. For the diagnosis of sexual masochism
one must display recurrent masochist fantasies and for over six months
time or so.
To have curiosity or desire so that certain sexual relation might
be conducted this way is bound to happen to anyone, and not be considered
nuisance. A sexual lifestyle of a human is composed by several fantasies,
and the masochist –ones might well lie in the imaginary of certain
individuals from time to time, causing no harm whatsoever.
By
Anne Griza
Psychologist |