autoeroticism
[aw-toh-i-rot-uh-siz-uh m]
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noun
the arousal and satisfaction of sexual excitement within or by oneself, as by masturbation.
Also au·to·er·o·tism [aw-toh-er-uh-tiz-uh m] /ˌɔ toʊˈɛr əˌtɪz əm/.
Origin of autoeroticism
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I have hitherto, in this chapter, spoken only of the dangers of auto-erotism.
The Sexual Life of the ChildAlbert Moll
Auto-erotism, or masturbation, should never be permitted to become "self-abuse," nor is there any need that it should ever do so.
Sane Sex Life and Sane Sex LivingH.W. Long
It is this fact that makes mutual masturbation far superior to auto-erotism.
Sane Sex Life and Sane Sex LivingH.W. Long
I do not purpose to enter into a thorough discussion of all the aspects of auto-erotism.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6)Havelock Ellis
Japanese women have probably carried the mechanical arts of auto-erotism to the highest degree of perfection.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6)Havelock Ellis
autoeroticism
autoerotism (ˌɔːtəʊˈɛrəˌtɪzəm)
noun
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