masturbation
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masturbation
The sexual self-stimulation of one's own genitals in order to achieve sexual arousal and orgasm.
Masturbation ist eine normale und gesunde Form der sexuellen Betätigung.
Masturbation is a normal and healthy form of sexual activity.
'Masturbation' (masturbation) is the medical and neutral technical term. It is used in factual, scientific, or educational contexts and is not a colloquial word.
Im Biologieunterricht wurde auch über Masturbation gesprochen.
Masturbation was also discussed in biology class.
The word comes from Latin. Such international technical terms are similar in many languages and are often used in scientific or medical fields.
Der Begriff Masturbation wird international verstanden.
The term masturbation is understood internationally.
As a noun that describes a concept, 'Masturbation' (masturbation) is almost always used in the singular and often without an article when it is meant in a general sense.
Für viele Jugendliche ist Masturbation ein wichtiger Teil der sexuellen Entwicklung.
For many teenagers, masturbation is an important part of sexual development.
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Handarbeit can be used colloquially and euphemistically to refer to masturbation, but it sounds casual and indirect. Masturbation refers to the same behavior in a factual and direct way. Handarbeit may fit in a relaxed or joking conversation, while Masturbation is more suitable in a neutral or medical statement.
Im sachlichen Gespräch bezeichnete der Arzt das Verhalten als Masturbation.
In a factual conversation, the doctor referred to the behavior as masturbation.
Im lockeren Gespräch bezeichnete er seine Masturbation scherzhaft als Handarbeit.
In a casual conversation, he jokingly referred to his masturbation as Handarbeit.
