Definition

The act of achieving sexual pleasure by stimulating one's own body without the involvement of another person.

Example

He explored his feelings of autoeroticism in a private setting.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of autoeroticism?

Yeah, I've read a bit about it, but I don't know much.

It's basically when someone finds pleasure by stimulating themselves.

That makes sense; it seems like a personal experience for many.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autoeroticism is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "eroticism" (from Greek "erōtikos", meaning of or pertaining to love or sexual desire). The term describes sexual arousal or stimulation that is derived from oneself.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') and 'sexual desire' ('eroticism') to remember that autoeroticism refers to sexual arousal that comes from oneself.

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