Experiencing distressing and recurrent urges to inflict suffering on others in order to become sexually aroused is an indication of

A) a sexual orientation.
B) a paraphilia.
C) a sexual dysfunction.
D) erotic plasticity.

Distressing and recurrent urges to inflict suffering on others in order to become sexually aroused is a common characteristic of paraphilias. A paraphilia is a sexual interest, preference, or arousal pattern that is atypical or unusual, and that can cause distress or impairment in daily functioning. Examples of paraphilias that involve inflicting pain or suffering on others include exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual sadism, and pedophilia.