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self-pleasure

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/sɛlfˈplɛʒər/ · self-plea-sure

The act of achieving sexual gratification through one's own efforts.

Meanings

nouninformal

The act of achieving sexual gratification through one's own efforts.

اپنے ہی کوششوں سے جنسی تسکین حاصل کرنا۔

خود خوشی

khud khushi

Synonyms

masturbationautoeroticismself-indulgenceمست خودیخود خوشیذاتی تسکین

Antonyms

self-denialخود انکار

Common Collocations

  • self-pleasure activities
  • self-pleasure techniques

Example Sentences

Many people explore self-pleasure as a way to understand their own bodies.

بہت سے لوگ خود خوشی کو اپنے جسموں کو سمجھنے کا ایک طریقہ سمجھتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log khud khushi ko apne jismon ko samajhne ka aik tareeqa samajte hain.

Self-pleasure can be a normal part of human sexuality.

خود خوشی انسانی جنسیت کا ایک عام حصہ ہو سکتا ہے۔

Khud khushi insani jinsiyat ka aik aam hissa ho sakta hai.

Understanding self-pleasure is important for sexual health.

خود خوشی کو سمجھنا جنسی صحت کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Khud khushi ko samajhna jansi sehat ke liye ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

self-indulgence:Self-indulgence refers to the act of indulging one's desires, but not necessarily sexual ones.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the term as giving yourself a 'treat' involving pleasure.

Imagine a serene environment where one feels comfortable exploring their own desires.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + pleasure" — satisfaction derived from one's own actions

First known use: 20th century

The term self-pleasure emerged in the 20th century as a more neutral reference to the act of deriving sexual gratification from oneself.