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autoerotism

/ˌɔːtəʊɪˈrɒtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does autoerotism mean?

noun

A person's sexual pleasure derived from their own body, without the need for external stimulation. This can include masturbation, self-stimulation, or other forms of self-pleasure.

Example

"The psychologist studied the phenomenon of autoerotism in her research on human sexuality."

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