BDSM Lexicon · Roles

Algolagnia

Algolagnia is a psychosexual term that refers to experiencing pleasure, excitement, or satisfaction from pain, either by enduring it or by inflicting it, provided that this takes place within voluntary and conscious contexts.

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• Boundaries
• Aftercare
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• Surrender

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