In modern society, masochistic traits in women are found much more often than in men. But is this trend an echo of female biology—or are there other reasons? So what exactly is female masochism? Sigmund Freud first spoke about this problem. The founder of psychoanalysis, with his characteristic decisiveness, stated that being a woman means being inclined to masochism. That is determined by nature. Is that really true? What is female masochism: a problem that can be solved—or a “twist” that needs to be accepted?