Sadism - Just Because it Seems So Relevant to Talk About Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/and-running/202106/the-personality-disorder-we-dont-hear-enough-about From Psychology Today - The Personality Disorder We Don't Hear Enough About Today - The Sadistic Personality Disorder Sadistic personality disorder is no longer in the DSM, but it's still recognized by personality aficionados. The chief component of sadistic personality is taking pleasure in cruel, demeaning, and aggressive behaviors as a means of control. It is differentiated from antisocial personality disorder in that, for the sadistic personality, cruelty and aggression is an end unto itself. Cited from the article. Also from Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/conditions/sexual-sadism-disorder (sexual sadism disorder)