noun
- Plural of autoeroticism; instances or forms of sexual self-stimulation or erotic gratification directed toward oneself.
Usage: clinical or formal register; plural form
Examples
- The psychology textbook discussed various autoeroticisms as part of normal human sexual development.
- Research on adolescent behavior examined different autoeroticisms across age groups.
- Clinical literature distinguishes between healthy autoeroticisms and compulsive behaviors.
- The study documented autoeroticisms as a common aspect of sexual maturation.