This is a very interesting topic. I will say, I was not expecting to find a topic like this lol.

I will be honest, I did not sit here and read through all the posts, but I will say this, just because the DSM may label you as sadistic (in my case- masochistic) doesn't mean you have to necessarily change it. It is what it is. Some people are prone to that (BDSM) lifestyle and some aren't. Neither here or there.

I'm probably missing something here- my apologies.
But if I were you, I guess I wouldn't be so concerned with it. As long as you find a partner who enjoys being the recipient of your sadistic acts and everything involved is consentual, than I don't see a problem.

Good luck to you,
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PS- I actually know what you mean when you say clothespin zipper. I usually end up having to explain it to someone lol.