eroticism

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused
2. (uncountable, usually)sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent
3. (uncountable, usually)a sexual interest in something; an attraction, fetish, etc.

   “There is a range of fantasies available to all of us in this culture. I think that everyone has a range of possibilities. Nevertheless, we all specialize; we all have preferences. A lot of people have those [sadomasochistic] fantasies cut ^([sic]) it isn't their primary eroticism, or even something they want to try.”