Masturbate: meaning, definitions and examples

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masturbate

 

[ หŒmรฆstษ™หˆbeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual activity

Masturbate refers to the act of stimulating one's own genitals for sexual pleasure, often leading to orgasm. It is a common and natural behavior for both men and women. People may engage in masturbation as a means of sexual expression, stress relief, or self-exploration. While some may view it as taboo, numerous studies indicate that it is a normal part of human sexuality and can have various physical and mental health benefits.

Synonyms

autoeroticism, self-pleasure, self-stimulation.

Examples of usage

  • Many individuals choose to masturbate as a private pleasure activity.
  • It's common for teenagers to start experimenting with masturbation.
  • Doctors often discuss masturbation during sexual health education.
  • Some people find that they can relieve stress by masturbating.

Translations

Translations of the word "masturbate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น masturbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคธเฅเคคเคฎเฅˆเคฅเฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช masturbieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masturbasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัั‚ัƒั€ะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ masturbowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ™ใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se masturber

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masturbarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mastรผrbasyon yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์œ„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุณุชู…ู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masturbovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ masturbovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๆ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ masturbirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ masturbate

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัั‚ัƒั€ะฑะฐั†ะธั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masturbasiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masturbarse

Etymology

The word 'masturbate' originates from the Latin word 'masturbari', which means 'to stir' or 'to self-stimulate'. The earliest recorded use dates back to the 19th century when it started to appear in medical literature discussing human sexuality. Historically, masturbation has been a subject of societal taboo and moral debate, with various cultures holding different perspectives on the practice. In the Victorian era, for example, it was often associated with shame and anxiety, leading to widespread misinformation about its effects. As sexual education progressed in the 20th century, understandings of masturbation became more accepting, recognizing it as a natural part of human behavior. Today, discussions around masturbation continue to evolve, emphasizing sexual health and autonomy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,278 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.