(2016) found no sex difference in arousal to
sexual masochism, suggesting that paraphilic interests do not always correspond with actual engagement in paraphilic behaviours.
It is a testament to Knightley's dedication that we slowly but surely become intrigued by Sabina's predicament: She has a magnetic energy that shines through despite her childhood trauma, odd speech patterns, full-body spasms and intense
sexual masochism. Jung is attracted to her, but his wife is expecting their first baby and he does not allow himself to act on his desires; this choice of repression over sexual freedom is one that sends him into a grey territory of confusion that will eventually contribute to a protracted struggle with depression.
The American Psychiatric Association, which is not known for its conservatism and religiosity, defines a number of mental disorders within the behaviors of the BDSM community:
Sexual Masochism; Sexual Sadism (sometimes co-occurring with Antisocial Personality Disorder); Voyeurism; Exhibitionism; and assorted fetishisms.