algolagnia

/ælˈɡoʊlæɡˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe a sexual attraction to or fascination with pain, especially one that involves a sexual desire to inflict or receive pain.

“The psychologist studied the phenomenon of algolagnia in patients with masochistic tendencies.”

Synonyms

  • masochism
  • sadomasochism

Antonyms

  • hedonism
  • pleasure