algolagnia


al·go·lag·nia

noun \ˌal-gō-ˈlag-nē-ə\

Definition of ALGOLAGNIA

: a perversion (as masochism or sadism) in which pleasure and especially sexual gratification is obtained by inflicting or suffering pain
al·go·lag·nic \-nik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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