Definition of "auto-erotism" []

• A form of sexual perversion in which the presence or thought of another person is not necessary to arouse desire. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "There are many unmarried women, maiden ladies, and especially widows, who would greatly improve their health if they practiced some form of auto-erotism, occasionally."
• "Seen in this way, _any_ form of sex stimulation, or auto-erotism even (auto-erotism means _self_ sex-excitation) which is"
• "Some authors claim that more than half of all women engage in some form of auto-erotism, at some time in their lives, and the estimate is probably too low rather than too high."