Masturbate (verb)

1. To stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.
2. To touch oneself sexually for pleasure.

Origin:

From english masturbation, from latin masturbatio, from masturbari ("to defile with the hand"), from manus ("hand") + stuprare ("defile").

Examples:

1. It is normal and healthy for people to masturbate.
2. Masturbating is a common and healthy way for people to explore their sexuality.
3. Many people masturbate as a way to relax and release sexual tension.
4. Masturbating is a private and personal activity.
5. Masturbating is a natural and safe way to satisfy one's sexual needs.