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'''Autoeroticism''' is the practice of stimulating oneself sexually. The term was popularized toward the end of the 19th century by British [[Sexology|sexologist]] [[Havelock Ellis]], who defined autoeroticism as "the phenomena of spontaneous sexual emotion generated in the absence of an external stimulus proceeding, directly or indirectly, from another person." {{Fact|date=February 2007}} The most common autoerotic practice is [[masturbation]], and the two terms are often used as synonyms, although masturbation can also occur with a partner. |
'''Autoeroticism''' is the practice of stimulating oneself sexually. The term was popularized toward the end of the 19th century by British [[Sexology|sexologist]] [[Havelock Ellis]], who defined autoeroticism as "the phenomena of spontaneous sexual emotion generated in the absence of an external stimulus proceeding, directly or indirectly, from another person." {{Fact|date=February 2007}} The most common autoerotic practice is [[masturbation]], and the two terms are often used as synonyms, although masturbation can also occur with a partner. |
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Many people use [[dildo]]s, [[Vibrator (sensual)|vibrator]]s, [[anal beads]], [[Sybian machine]]s, and other [[sex toy]]s while alone. [[Autofellatio]], the act of orally stimulating one's own penis, is thought to occur in less than 1% of the male population. It is rare because performing it requires great physical flexibility. Autoerotic behavior is considered to be a normal part of human development, beginning when adolescents are able to stimulate themselves sexually.{{Fact|date=April 2009}} Among the benefits of the act are availability of a sexual partner (oneself), the ability to learn varying degrees of [[orgasm control]], and the fact that it is usually a [[safe sex]] practice. |
Many people use [[dildo]]s, [[Vibrator (sensual)|vibrator]]s, [[anal beads]], [[Sybian machine]]s, and other [[sex toy]]s while alone. [[Autofellatio]], the act of orally stimulating one's own penis, is thought to occur in less than 1% of the male population. It is rare because performing it requires great physical flexibility, though it is clear that most men would engage in this practice if they could. Autoerotic behavior is considered to be a normal part of human development, beginning when adolescents are able to stimulate themselves sexually.{{Fact|date=April 2009}} Among the benefits of the act are availability of a sexual partner (oneself), the ability to learn varying degrees of [[orgasm control]], and the fact that it is usually a [[safe sex]] practice. |
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Some people, for religious or personal reasons, believe autoeroticism to be wrong. For example, masturbation is considered wrong by the [[Roman Catholic Church]]<ref>http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P85.HTM Vatican website:scroll to 2352</ref> because it does away with the [[procreative]] and unitive dimensions of the sexual act and serves only to give pleasure, and is thus defined by that Church as an offense against [[chastity]]. |
Some people, for religious or personal reasons, believe autoeroticism to be wrong. For example, masturbation is considered wrong by the [[Roman Catholic Church]]<ref>http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P85.HTM Vatican website:scroll to 2352</ref> because it does away with the [[procreative]] and unitive dimensions of the sexual act and serves only to give pleasure, and is thus defined by that Church as an offense against [[chastity]]. |
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Autoeroticism is the practice of stimulating oneself sexually. The term was popularized toward the end of the 19th century by British sexologist Havelock Ellis, who defined autoeroticism as "the phenomena of spontaneous sexual emotion generated in the absence of an external stimulus proceeding, directly or indirectly, from another person." [citation needed] The most common autoerotic practice is masturbation, and the two terms are often used as synonyms, although masturbation can also occur with a partner.
Many people use dildos, vibrators, anal beads, Sybian machines, and other sex toys while alone. Autofellatio, the act of orally stimulating one's own penis, is thought to occur in less than 1% of the male population. It is rare because performing it requires great physical flexibility, though it is clear that most men would engage in this practice if they could. Autoerotic behavior is considered to be a normal part of human development, beginning when adolescents are able to stimulate themselves sexually.[citation needed] Among the benefits of the act are availability of a sexual partner (oneself), the ability to learn varying degrees of orgasm control, and the fact that it is usually a safe sex practice.
Some people, for religious or personal reasons, believe autoeroticism to be wrong. For example, masturbation is considered wrong by the Roman Catholic Church[1] because it does away with the procreative and unitive dimensions of the sexual act and serves only to give pleasure, and is thus defined by that Church as an offense against chastity.
A few autoerotic practices are considered unsafe, sometimes even leading to death.[2] These include autoerotic asphyxiation and self-bondage. The potential for injury or even death that exists while engaging in the partnered versions of these fetishes (the erotic asphyxiation and bondage, respectively) becomes drastically increased due to the isolation and lack of assistance in the event of a problem.[3]
Autoeroticism in other animal species
Animal sexual behaviour has been observed in many species, both in the wild and in captivity. Individuals of some species have been known to create tools for autoerotic purposes.[citation needed]
Variant meaning
The word autoeroticism is occasionally used to refer to sexual feeling occurring without external stimulation.
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