Hurts So Good - by Leigh Cowart (Hardcover)

Masochism is a fascinating exploration of why people engage in pain on purpose, from ballerinas dancing on broken bones to ultramarathoners shitting their pants mid-race.

Leigh Cowart, an inveterate masochist and science writer, delves into the psychological, physiological, and social benefits of this phenomenon, as well as its costs.

Through conversations with experts and personal experiences, Cowart uncovers the quirks in our programming that drive us to seek meaning and relief in pain, even as it threatens to swallow us whole.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the human experience and the mysteries of masochism.