Algolagnia
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| − | '''Algolagnia''' is the [[paraphilia]] of deriving sexual pleasure from physical [[pain]].
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| − | *It may have a simply biological basis, as it is proven that pain, just like sensorial pleasures such as sexual contact and sweet foods, cause the release of endorphins, the chemicals that induce pleasure.
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| − | If a person's pain threshold is sufficiently high, this may outweigh the normal discomfort, even to the point of addiction.
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| − | *Note that algolagnia is not the same thing as physical [[masochism]], since there are fewer psychological connotations to algolagnia, which may be a simple liking for pain, without any need for domination, submission or humiliation. It may therefore rather take the form of self-infliction of pain.
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| − | ==See also==
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| − | * [[Sadism and masochism]]
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| − | * [[BDSM]]
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| − | * [[Pain]]
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| − | * [[Sensation play]]
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| − | ==External links==
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| − | *[http://www.psych-resources.com/psychsex3/psychsex3160.html The Psychology of Sex]
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| − | [[Category:BDSM]]
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Revision as of 19:58, 20 February 2007
