noun
- sexual arousal or gratification achieved through stimulation of one’s own body
Usage: clinical/psychological term
Examples
- The psychology textbook discussed autoeroticism as a normal aspect of human sexuality.
- Researchers study autoeroticism to better understand sexual development.
- The term autoeroticism was first used in scientific literature in the early 1900s.
- Sex education classes may address autoeroticism as part of comprehensive curricula.
- Clinical studies examine the role of autoeroticism in sexual health.