Understanding the Psychiatric Reasons Behind Masochism and Submission

 The concepts of masochism and submission were first clinically described in the late 19th century by Richard von Krafft-Ebing in his seminal work, “Psychopathia Sexualis.” Since then, these behaviors have been subjects of intense study and debate in the fields of psychology and psychiatry.

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