Sadism and masochism as medical terms — Sadism and masochism, in the sense, describe psychiatric disorders characterized by feelings of sexual pleasure or gratification when inflicting suffering or having it inflicted upon the self, respectively. Sadomasochism is used in psychiatry to… … Wikipedia
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Sadisme et masochisme dans la fiction — Illustration de Louis Malteste dans un livre de Jean de Virgan représentant la flagellation durant la Rome Antique. Le rôle du sadisme et du masochisme dans la fiction attire une attention toute particulière. Anthony Storr commente l ampleur de… … Wikipédia en Français
Dominatrix — For the synthpop band, see Dominatrix (band). For the tank, see Sturmpanzerwagen Oberschlesien. Dominatrix (plural dominatrixes or dominatrices) or mistress is a woman or women who takes the dominant role in bondage, discipline and sadomasochism … Wikipedia
Psychoanalysis — is a body of ideas developed by Austrian physician Sigmund Freud and his followers, which is devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior. It has three applications: 1) a method of investigation of the mind; 2) a… … Wikipedia
Religion (Philosophies of) — Philosophies of religion Marcel, Jaspers, Levinas William Desmond Gabriel Marcel (1889–1973), Karl Jaspers (1883–1969) and Emmanuel Levinas (1906–) seem like a mere aggregate of thinkers. Jaspers, a German thinker who coined the phrase Existenz… … History of philosophy
Malcolm McKesson — (July 24, 1909 February 5, 1999) was an American outsider artist known for his ballpoint pen drawings and his erotic fiction. Contents 1 Biography 2 Writings 3 References 4 Resources … Wikipedia