Sexual sadism disorder

Sexual sadism disorder is the condition of experiencing sexual arousal in response to the pain, suffering or humiliation of other people. Several other terms are used to describe the condition, and it may overlap with other conditions that involve inflicting pain. It is distinct from situations in which consenting individuals use mild or simulated pain or humiliation for sexual excitement. The words sadism and are derived from the French writer and libertineMarquis de Sade, who wrote several novels depicting sexualized torture and violence.