
Originally Posted by
Tiay
edit: also, as far as I can see paraphilias don't include most of what 'BDSM' stands for. Why is it that when BDSM comes up, all people can think of is "those sickos who like pain".
Hmmm... probably because sadism and masochism - by definition - involve some element of pain, cruelty, and/or humiliation. But hey, whatever rocks your world. 
sa·dism(sdzm, sdz-)
n.
1. The deriving of sexual gratification or the tendency to derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain or emotional abuse on others.
2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from cruelty.
3. Extreme cruelty.
mas·och·ism(ms-kzm)
n.
1. The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused.
2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
3. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
Relax... I'll need some information first. Just the basic facts - can you show me where it hurts?