Why Do I Experience Sexual Arousal In Response To (Extreme) Pain?

Over a period of at least 6 months, did you experience recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the act of being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors?

Do the fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you get sexually aroused in response to (extreme) pain. Sexual masochism is a form of paraphilia, but the majority of people who have masochistic interests do not have a paraphilic disorder. Sadomasochistic fantasies and sexual behavior is very common between consenting adults or partners. These people know that it’s a game and avoid actual humiliation or injuries. However, to receive a diagnosis of sexual masochism disorder, it requires that the person’s behavior, urges or fantasies cause distress or impairment and the condition should be present at least 6 months.

Sexually masochistic behavior is typically evident in early adulthood. Sexual masochism involves engaging in or fantasizing about being humiliated, beaten, or made to suffer, resulting in sexual satisfaction. If people with a sexual masochism preference also show problems as a result, they may receive the diagnosis of sexual masochism disorder. While it is unlikely that you have sexual masochism disorder, you are displaying a sign related to it. It may be useful to plan a visit to your doctor.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have sexual masochism disorder. Seeking medical support for your symptoms is essential.