nytimes September 16, 2021 12:00am What Makes Someone Seek Pain for Pleasure? #booksandliterature #pain #contenttypepersonalprofile #psychologyandpsychologists #sex #ultramarathonrunning #hurtssogoodthescienceandcultureofpainonpurposebook #cowartleigh #news What Makes Someone Seek Pain for Pleasure? In “Hurts So Good,” Leigh Cowart explores the science and culture of masochism, from the competitive pepper-eater to the ultramarathoner to sex of a certain variety.