Masochists find erotic or emotional fulfillment through receiving pain or discomfort—often within scenes that involve impact play, edge play, or psychological challenge. This kink isn’t about harm—it’s about feeling something deeply. For some, it’s physical: the thud of a paddle, the sting of a cane. For others, it’s emotional or energetic: being pushed, exposed, or broken open in a safe container. Masochists are not inherently submissive—they may be in control of what they endure. What unites them is the desire to feel more, deeper, and on purpose.