Most people who identify as masochists don't enjoy being hurt outside of a romantic/sexual context. Note that this is not always Truth in Television for actual masochists, though they might develop a high pain tolerance or an uncanny ability to not react to pain. Whether it's masochism or a steel mind, nothing is more demoralizing to a torturer than his victim berating him on a sloppy job, or worse, giving him tips!Įven bluffing enjoyment can work wonders when under torture, and we mean the good stuff, not just talkies. The best way to survive, nay, thrive during torture is to get off on it (we mean the victim, not the audience).