Onanism: meaning, definitions and examples
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onanism
[ หoส.nษ.nษช.zษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น onanismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคพเคจเคฟเคเคผเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Onanismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ onanisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฝะฐะฝัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ onanizm
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใใบใ
๐ซ๐ท onanisme
๐ช๐ธ onanismo
๐น๐ท onanizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋๋์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููุงููุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ onanismus
๐ธ๐ฐ onanizmus
๐จ๐ณ ่ชๆ ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ onanizem
๐ฎ๐ธ onanismi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฝะฐะฝะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ onanizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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