noun
- Plural of algolagniacs; people who derive sexual pleasure from inflicting or experiencing pain.
Usage: clinical/psychological term; vulgar; derived from algolagnia (sexual pleasure from pain)
Examples
- The psychological study examined the behavior patterns of algolagniacs in controlled settings.
- Mental health professionals may encounter algolagniacs in clinical practice.
- Research on algolagniacs has contributed to understanding paraphilias.