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masturbating

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/ˈmæstəbeɪtɪŋ/ · mas-tu-ba-ting

To stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.

Meanings

verbformal

To stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.

اپنے جنسی اعضا کو جنسی لذت کے لیے متحرک کرنا۔

خود لذتی

khud lazatti

Synonyms

self-stimulationself-pleasureautoeroticismخود خوشیخود لذتیجنسی خود خوشی

Antonyms

abstinencecelibacyپرہیزعفت

Common Collocations

  • sexual health
  • personal pleasure
  • intimacy issues

Example Sentences

Masturbating is a normal aspect of human sexuality.

خود لذتی انسانی جنسی دور کا ایک معمولی پہلو ہے۔

Khud lazatti insani jinsi dor ka aik mamooli pehlu hai.

Many people engage in masturbating as a way to explore their sexuality.

بہت سے لوگ اپنی جنسیات کو سمجھنے کے لیے خود لذتی کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log apni jinsiat ko samajhne ke liye khud lazatti karte hain.

Masturbating can relieve stress and improve mood.

خود لذتی تناؤ کو کم کرنے اور مزاج کو بہتر بنانے میں مددگار ثابت ہو سکتی ہے۔

Khud lazatti tanaav ko kam karne aur mazaaj ko behtar banane mein madadgar saabit ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

intercourse:Masturbating refers to self-stimulation, while intercourse involves sexual activity between partners.

Word Family

masturbation
nounخود لذتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'masturbating' as 'Mastering your own pleasure'.

Imagine a person exploring their own body in a safe and private space.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "masturbari" — to touch or handle

First known use: circa 1880

The term originates from Latin, where 'masturbari' means to defile or to pollute. The usage in English has evolved to refer to self-stimulation.