Meaning & use
masturbation explained
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UK/ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃən ɪkˈspleɪnd/
US/ˌmæstərˈbeɪʃən ɪkˈspleɪnd/
Meaning
phrasefixed phrasemedical
A clear description or explanation of the act of touching one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.
Grammar: Used as a title or heading; not normally part of a sentence.
Patterns
- masturbation explained
- an explanation of masturbation
The health website has a page titled 'Masturbation Explained' for teenagers.
The doctor gave a calm, factual talk called 'Masturbation Explained'.
Common combinations
- masturbation explained
- The article 'Masturbation Explained' covers myths and facts.
- explain masturbation
- Parents may find it awkward to explain masturbation to young children.
- masturbation facts
- The pamphlet lists masturbation facts in simple language.
Synonyms and how they differ
- self-pleasure
- A softer, less clinical term; often used in informal or lifestyle writing.
- onanism
- An old-fashioned and literary word for the same act; now rare and often disapproving.
Word family
- masturbate verb
- To perform the act.
- masturbatory adjective
- Relating to masturbation; also used figuratively for self-indulgent activity.
Commonly confused: masturbation explained or castration?
masturbation explained vs castration
Castration is the removal of the testicles, a very different medical procedure.
Practice
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Choose one answer.
'Masturbation' is a noun, so it fits after 'explained' in option 0. The other options use it as a verb or with wrong agreement.
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