What is the correct term?

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What is the correct term?

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I’ve been wondering about this for a while now, but what is the correct term for getting turned on knowing that your partner is enjoying themselves/getting turned on from you? Someone suggested voyeurism but it’s not getting turned on by the thought of seeing your partner with someone else, just seeing them getting turned on from you. I’m sorry if that explanation was rough lol, I don’t really know how to explain it any other way. It sounds kind of narcissistic when I say it like that but it does turn me on knowing I have that effect and “power” over someone. It makes me feel like an empowered sex goddess or something!
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Re: What is the correct term?

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I'm not sure there really is a term for this, but I think it's pretty fair to say it's very common for people to feel both excited and powerful when they feel desired and/or when they are playing a part in a partner experiencing pleasure. :)
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Okay sweet! Thank you so much :D
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You're welcome!
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