masturbation

American  

[mas-ter-bey-shuhn] / ˌmæs tərˈbeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the stimulation or manipulation of one's own genitals, especially to orgasm; sexual self-gratification.

2. the stimulation, by manual or other means exclusive of sexual intercourse, of another's genitals, especially to orgasm.

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Other Word Forms

• masturbational adjective
• masturbatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of masturbation

First recorded in 1760–70; masturbate + -ion

Example Sentences

Some asexuals are completely uninterested in sex of any kind, including masturbation.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2020

However, Catholic Relief Services said, it did not collaborate with Planned Parenthood, did not promote or “normalize” homosexuality or masturbation for teens and did not promote or encourage use of birth control.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2015

The hearings are in response to an uproar from parents over a comprehensive sex ed curriculum that included age-appropriate information about sexual health, relationships, domestic violence, birth control, masturbation and gender identity.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2014

A: It can, but it also detects elevations of the protein caused by benign prostate diseases, urinary tract and other infections, sexual activity and masturbation.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2011

According to the Report of the Institution, for 1838, out of 199 patients, 42 are considered victims of masturbation.

From A Disquisition on the Evils of Using Tobacco and the Necessity of Immediate and Entire Reformation by Fowler, Orin