1. to stimulate one’s own genitals for sexual pleasure
Usage: clinical/medical term

Examples

• The health education class discussed masturbation as a normal aspect of human sexuality.
• Medical professionals consider masturbation a common and healthy sexual behavior.
• The study examined attitudes toward masturbation across different cultures.
• Sex education curricula often address questions about masturbation among adolescents.
• Research shows that masturbation is practiced by people of all genders and ages.