What is sadistic?

Sadistic refers to deriving pleasure, often sexual, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. It's a term with roots in the work of psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing, who named it after the Marquis de Sade.

Key aspects of sadism include:

• Inflicting%20Pain: The core element is the enjoyment gained from causing pain, be it physical or emotional.
• Power%20and%20Control: Sadists often seek to dominate and control their victims.
• Sexual%20Sadism: This involves deriving sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation. It is a paraphilia according to DSM-5.
• Sadistic%20Personality%20Disorder: While not a formal diagnosis in the DSM-5, it has been proposed as a personality disorder characterized by pervasive sadistic traits.
• Everyday%20Sadism: This refers to sadistic tendencies in everyday life, such as enjoying others' misfortunes or engaging in online trolling. This is different than Sexual Sadism which is a paraphilia.