Autosadism

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Autosadism, or automasochism, is behaviour inflicting pain or humiliation on oneself. It may be related to self-harm ^{[1] [2]} or a paraphilia involving sexual arousal. ^[3] It can be viewed as a form of masochism, ^[4] a sublimated form of sadism, or a means to experiencing algolagnia, a sexual tendency which is defined by deriving sexual pleasure and stimulation from physical pain. ^[5]

See also

• Self-defeating personality disorder
• Self-destructive behaviour

Notes

1. Maarse, Frans J. (2003). Clinical Assessment, Computerized Methods, and Instrumentation. Taylor & Francis. p. 78. ISBN   90-265-1944-3.
2. Tustin, Frances (1986). Autistic barriers in neurotic patients. Karnac Books. p. 60. ISBN   0-946439-25-7.
3. Aggrawal 2008 , p. 371
4. Aggrawal 2008 , p. 168
5. Ellis, Havelock (2007). Studies in the Psychology of Sex. Vol. 3 (3rd ed.). Echo Library. p. 122. ISBN   978-1-4068-6282-9.

References

• Aggrawal, Anil (2008). Forensic and Medico-Legal Aspects of Sexual Crimes and Unusual Sexual Practices. CRC Press. ISBN   978-1-4200-4308-2 . Retrieved May 7, 2010.
• Faoro-Kreit, B. (2002). "Auto-sadiquement vôtre". Rev. Belg Psychanal. 40: 99–107.