Masochism and The Pleasure of Pain

*What is masochism, and why can pain feel so good? *How do you differentiate between safe indulgences and pain versus self-harm? *How can you begin to explore masochism for your own pleasure? *How do you ensure consent while playing with pain and pleasure? Researcher and journalist; Leigh Cowart joins Jess & Brandon to discuss the interface of revulsion and arousal. Their latest book, "Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose" is about all the ways humans consent to feeling bad to feel better.