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' and 'Masturbation' can refer to the same act in a sexual context. 'Masturbation' is the direct and factual term, for example in medicine, sex education, or counseling. 'Handarbeit' is only a colloquial and euphemistic term here. Important: 'Handarbeit' also has completely different, normal meanings, such as knitting or work done with the hands. That is why you should pay attention to the context. If you want to speak clearly and factually, 'Masturbation' is more precise.
Die Ärztin spricht sachlich über Masturbation und beantwortet die Fragen der Jugendlichen.
The doctor speaks matter-of-factly about masturbation and answers the teenagers' questions.
In dem Gespräch benutzt er das Wort Handarbeit nur als vorsichtige Umschreibung.
In the conversation, he uses the word Handarbeit only as a cautious euphemism.