self-stimulation

English

Etymology

self- +‎ stimulation; common from c. 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.

See also

• stereotypy