onanism

• Nom masculin désignant la stimulation manuelle des organes génitaux en vue d'obtenir un plaisir sexuel, ou une méthode de contraception consistant à interrompre le rapport sexuel avant l'éjaculation.

A noun referring to the act of manual stimulation of the genital organs for sexual pleasure, or a method of birth control involving withdrawal before ejaculation.

indénombrable

1. Self-stimulationC2formal

   Manual stimulation of the genital organs for sexual pleasure, typically referring to oneself.

   Masturbation

   • The text discussed the historical views on onanism.
   • In some cultures, onanism was considered a taboo subject.
   • The book explored the psychological aspects of onanism.

   Synonymesautoeroticismmasturbationself-abuseself-gratificationself-stimulation

2. Withdrawal methodC2formal

   A method of birth control where coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation.

   Retrait (coït interrompu)

   • Onanism as a contraceptive method is not very reliable.
   • The practice of onanism for birth control has been documented for centuries.
   • Some couples rely on onanism to avoid pregnancy.

   Synonymescoitus interruptuswithdrawalwithdrawal method

   Antonymesconceptionejaculationimpregnationinsemination