masturbation

Definition

Sexual stimulation of one's genitalia or other erotic regions, often to the point of orgasm.

Etymology

Borrowed from French masturbation, New Latin masturbātiō, masturbātiōnem. By surface analysis, masturbat(e) + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "Diogenes in sight of all, exercising his Masturbation, bred a longing desire in the bystanders, that in such sort they might fill their bellies by rubbing or clawing the same."
• "Masturbation is fun and natural. Not to mention it's a great way to earn five bucks without touchin' the guy."
• "While masturbation was never favored in Judeo-Christian tradition, Victorian morality, along with the Great Awakening and other religious revivals in America, created a perfect storm for people to really get obsessed with it."

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