self-stimulation

UK
/ˌselfˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

self-stimulationnoun
UK
/ˌselfˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
Usually uncountable; countable use for individual acts is also possible in some contexts.
Self-stimulation is sometimes discussed as a normal part of sexual development.
L’auto-stimulation est parfois abordée comme une partie normale du développement sexuel.
Additional translations
masturbationDans le sens sexuel.
Antonyms
external stimulation
stimulation by others
mutual stimulation
self-stimulationadjective
Attributive use before another noun; not a gradable descriptive adjective.
The study examined self-stimulation behavior in laboratory animals.
L’étude a examiné le comportement auto-stimulatoire chez des animaux de laboratoire.
Antonyms
externally induced
externally driven
externally stimulated

Definitions

self-stimulationnoun
the act or practice of stimulating oneself, especially for sexual pleasure
Self-stimulation is sometimes discussed as a normal part of sexual development.
self-stimulationadjective
relating to or involving self-stimulation
The study examined self-stimulation behavior in laboratory animals.