Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
masturbate
verb
/ˈmæstəbeɪt/
Definition
To stimulate one’s own genitals for sexual pleasure.
Examples
- Many people choose to masturbate as a way to explore their bodies.
- It’s a normal behavior that many individuals engage in throughout their lives.
- Masturbating can help relieve sexual tension and stress.
Meaning
Masturbation is the act of touching and rubbing one’s own sexual organs to achieve sexual arousal or pleasure.
Synonyms
- Self-pleasure
- Self-stimulation
- Autoeroticism
