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Definitions for masturbation
ˌmæs tərˈbeɪ ʃənmas·tur·ba·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. masturbation, onanismnoun

    manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure

Wiktionary

  1. masturbationnoun

    Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or a partner.

  2. Etymology: From masturbation, from masturbor, conjectured to have originated from a contraction of manus and turbo.

Wikipedia

  1. Masturbation

    Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation may involve hands, fingers, everyday objects, sex toys such as vibrators, or combinations of these. Mutual masturbation is masturbation with a sexual partner, and may include manual stimulation of a partner's genitals (fingering or a handjob), or be used as a form of non-penetrative sex.Masturbation is frequent in both sexes and at any age. Various medical and psychological benefits have been attributed to a healthy attitude toward sexual activity in general and to masturbation in particular. No causal relationship is known between masturbation and any form of mental or physical disorder. Masturbation is considered by clinicians to be a normal and healthy part of sexual enjoyment. Masturbation has been depicted in art since prehistoric times, and is both mentioned and discussed in very early writings. In the 18th and 19th centuries, some European theologians and physicians described it in negative terms, but during the 20th century, these taboos generally declined. There has been an increase in discussion and portrayal of masturbation in art, popular music, television, films, and literature. Today, religions vary in their views of masturbation; some view it as a spiritually detrimental practice, some see it as not spiritually detrimental, and others take a situational view. The legal status of masturbation has also varied through history and masturbation in public is illegal in most countries. Animal masturbation has been observed in many species, both in the wild and in captivity.

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  1. masturbation

    Masturbation is the act of sexually stimulating one's own genitals, typically to achieve sexual pleasure or orgasm.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Masturbationnoun

    onanism; self-pollution

  2. Etymology: [L. masturbatus, p. p. of masturbari to practice onanism: cf. F. masturbation.]

Wikidata

  1. Masturbation

    Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one's own genitals, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation can be performed using the hands, fingers, everyday objects, or dedicated sex toys. Mutual masturbation, which is masturbation with a partner, can take the form of non-penetrative sex. Studies have found that masturbation is frequent in humans of both sexes and all ages, although there is variation. Various medical and psychological benefits have been attributed to a healthy attitude to sex in general and to masturbation in particular, and no causal relationship is known between masturbation and any form of mental or physical disorder. Acts of masturbation have been depicted in art worldwide since prehistory. While there was a period when it was subject to medical censure and social conservatism, it is considered a normal part of healthy life today. It is commonly mentioned in popular music as well as on television, in films and in literature. Masturbation can also take place for the purpose of assisted reproduction, for instance in the case of in vitro fertilization.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Masturbation

    mas-tur-bā′shun, n. self-defilement, onanism.—v.i. Mas′turbate, to commit self-abuse.—n. Mas′turbator, one guilty of this. [L. masturbāri.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Masturbation

    Sexual stimulation or gratification of the self.

Editors Contribution

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of masturbation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of masturbation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of masturbation in a Sentence

  1. David Ley:

    For years, the field of mental health believed masturbation and homosexuality were unhealthy, and that interest in fetish was statistically rare and usually unhealthy, it turns out we’ve been wrong on all counts.

  2. Richard Feynman:

    Physics is to math what sex is to masturbation.

  3. Aldous Huxley:

    Abused as we abuse it at present, dramatic art is in no sense cathartic it is merely a form of emotional masturbation. It is the rarest thing to find a player who has not had his character affected for the worse by the practice of his profession. Nobody can make a habit of self-exhibition, nobody can exploit his personality for the sake of exercising a kind of hypnotic power over others, and remain untouched by the process.

  4. Karl Marx:

    Philosophy is to the real world as masturbation is to sex.

  5. Debby Herbenick:

    Oxytocin can be released not only during masturbation and intercourse, but also during close touching.

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