onanism
/ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- The act of masturbation.
- The doctor explained that onanism is a normal part of human development.
- In some old medical books, onanism was considered harmful to health.
- Cultural attitudes toward onanism have changed greatly over the centuries.
- Coitus interruptus (withdrawing the penis before ejaculation) as a method of birth control.
- Historically, onanism was one of the few known methods of preventing pregnancy.
- The practice of onanism for birth control is less common today due to modern contraception.
- Some religious texts condemn onanism as a sin.
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