Sexual stimulation of the self.
Stimulation of one’s own genitals to produce an orgasm.
Stimulation of one’s genitals, in young children often general stimulation but in adolescents and adults usually massaging of the penis or clitoris to orgasm. Though for centuries believed to cause physical or psychological damage, masturbation is now thought to cause no harm, though parents can sometimes mistake orgasmic convulsions in their children for seizures.
Manipulation and stimulation of one’s own genitals to achieve sexual pleasure, usually orgasm. It is practiced by most people at some point in their lives.
Touching the genitals and other sexually responsive areas of one’s own body for pleasure, stimulation, and release of sexual tension.
Physical stimulation of the male or female external genital organs in order to produce sexual pleasure, which may result in orgasm.
The production of an orgasm by self-manipulation of the penis or ciltoris.
Stimulation of genitals or other erogenous areas, usually to orgasm, by some means other than sexual intercourse.
Sexual self-stimulation, usually to produce orgasm. Massaging the penis or the clitoris with the hand is the usual method of masturbation.
Production of sexual orgasm by self-manipulation of the genitals. Also called self-abuse, chiromania.