Masochism is the consensual enjoyment of pain, discomfort, or emotional challenge—often as part of a kink scene or power exchange. It can be physical (like spanking, flogging, or clamps), psychological (like humiliation), or emotional (like endurance play). What turns one masochist on might overwhelm another—this kink is deeply personal and wildly varied. At its core, masochism is about finding release, surrender, or transformation through a kind of pain that’s chosen, controlled, and meaningful.