passivism
(ˈpæsɪvɪz(ə)m)
[f. passive a. and n. + -ism.]
An abnormal state of passivity, esp. that of a male who accepts or desires the passive role in a sexual relationship.
| 1903 H. Ellis Stud. Psychol. Sex III. 93 Stefanowsky, who also discussed this condition [sc. masochism]..termed it passivism. 1940 Hinsie & Shatzky Psychiatric Dict. 403/2 Passivism, a form of sexual perversion in which the subject, usually male, is submissive to the will of the partner in the unnatural sexual practices. 1961 Brit. Med. Dict. 1060/1 Passivism, a type of sexual perversion characterized by submission of one partner (usually the male) to unnatural sexual practices desired by the other partner, who may be of either sex. |