Onanism (Noun)
Meaning 1
A method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The use of onanism as a birth control method relies on self-control and often proves ineffective due to accidents or miscalculations.
- During the 17th and 18th centuries, onanism was widely discussed and often advocated as a means to control population growth.
- Historical texts argue that the failure rate associated with onanism is much higher compared to other methods of birth control.
- Due to the limitations of onanism, sexually active individuals have increasingly turned towards more effective forms of contraception in recent years.
- Onanism requires immense discipline, making it unsuitable for many individuals as a reliable means of preventing unwanted pregnancies.
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Meaning 2
Manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.