self-stimulation

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English

Etymology

From self- +‎ stimulation. Autism-related sense common since around 1970, before which other terms were also used.

Noun

self-stimulation (uncountable)

  1. (psychology, autism) Repetitive behavior intended to stimulate one's senses.
    Synonym: stimming
  2. (psychology, euphemistic, rare) Masturbation.
    • 1967, Sexual Self-Stimulation:
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