Definition

The act of achieving sexual pleasure or satisfaction through one's own actions, often without the involvement of another person.

Example

He explored the concept of autoerotism in his psychology class.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term autoerotism?

Yeah, I think it refers to self-pleasure, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how some people explore their desires alone.

For sure, it’s a natural part of understanding oneself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autoerotism is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "erotism" (from Greek "erōs", meaning love or desire). The term describes a state of sexual arousal or pleasure derived from oneself.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') and 'desire' ('erōs') to remember that autoerotism refers to deriving pleasure from oneself.

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