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Onanism: meaning, definitions and examples

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onanism

 

[ หˆoสŠ.nษ™.nษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual practice

Onanism refers to the act of self-stimulation or masturbation. The term originates from the biblical story of Onan, who withdrew during intercourse to avoid fathering a child. Over time, it has also been used more broadly to describe any form of sexual activity that does not involve a partner. Some view onanism as a natural expression of human sexuality, while others may hold cultural or religious objections against it.

Synonyms

autoeroticism, masturbation, self-stimulation

Examples of usage

  • Many people believe that onanism can be a normal part of sexual exploration.
  • Medical professionals often discuss the health effects of onanism with their patients.
  • Onanism has been a topic of debate in various religious communities.
  • Some studies suggest that onanism may have psychological benefits.

Translations

Translations of the word "onanism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น onanismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคจเคพเคจเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Onanismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ onanisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฝะฐะฝั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ onanizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒŠใƒ‹ใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท onanisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ onanismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onanizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋‚˜๋‹ˆ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆู†ุงู†ูŠุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onanismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ onanizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๆ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ onanizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ onanismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝะฐะฝะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onanizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ onanismo

Etymology

The term 'onanism' has its roots in the biblical story of Onan, found in the Book of Genesis. Onan was instructed to provide offspring for his deceased brother by marrying his brother's widow. However, he chose to withdraw during sexual intercourse, leading to the phrase 'to spill seed' becoming associated with his actions. This act was viewed as disobedience to God's command, and the term evolved to refer specifically to masturbation. Over the years, the term gained popularity in various psychological and medical discourses, often surrounded by moralistic viewpoints. In the 19th and 20th centuries, discussions of onanism became increasingly prevalent in sexology and psychoanalysis, where figures like Sigmund Freud speculated on the implications of masturbation for psychological development and health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,068, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.