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Masturbating: meaning, definitions and examples

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masturbating

 

[ ˌmæstəˈbeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual activity

Masturbating is the act of stimulating one's own genitals for sexual pleasure. It is a common behavior among humans and has been practiced across various cultures throughout history. This activity can serve as a means of sexual release and exploration.

Synonyms

autoeroticism, self-pleasure, self-stimulation

Examples of usage

  • He enjoys masturbating in the privacy of his room.
  • Many people find that masturbating helps relieve stress.
  • Masturbating can be a healthy part of sexual expression.
  • She read articles about the benefits of masturbating.
  • Masturbating is often discussed in sex education.

Translations

Translations of the word "masturbating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 masturbação

🇮🇳 हस्तमैथुन

🇩🇪 Masturbation

🇮🇩 masturbasi

🇺🇦 мастурбація

🇵🇱 masturbacja

🇯🇵 マスターベーション

🇫🇷 masturbation

🇪🇸 masturbación

🇹🇷 mastürbasyon

🇰🇷 자위

🇸🇦 الاستمناء

🇨🇿 masturbace

🇸🇰 masturbácia

🇨🇳 自慰

🇸🇮 masturbacija

🇮🇸 sjálfsfróun

🇰🇿 мастурбация

🇬🇪 მასტურბაცია

🇦🇿 masturbasiya

🇲🇽 masturbación

Etymology

The term 'masturbate' originates from the Latin word 'manu turbare', which means 'to disturb oneself with the hand'. The practice itself, however, has been noted as far back as ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptians depicted scenes of masturbation in their art, suggesting that it was acknowledged as a form of sexual expression. Throughout history, attitudes towards masturbation have varied greatly across cultures; in some societies it has been viewed negatively, while others have embraced it as a natural part of sexuality. In the 20th century, scientific studies began to dispel myths surrounding the supposed dangers of masturbation, leading to a greater acceptance of the practice in contemporary society.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,204 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.