  sexual stimulation is any stimulus (including, but not limited to, bodily contact) that leads to, enhances and maintains sexual arousal, and may lead to orgasm. although sexual arousal may arise without physical stimulation, achieving orgasm usually requires physical sexual stimulation. the term sexual stimulation often implies stimulation of the genitals, but may also include stimulation of other areas of the body, stimulation of the senses (such as sight or hearing) and mental stimulation (i.e. from reading or fantasizing). sufficient stimulation of the penis in males and the clitoris in females usually results in an orgasm. stimulation can be by self (e.g., masturbation) or by a sexual partner (sexual intercourse or other sexual activity), by use of objects or tools, or by some combination of these methods.based on "masturbation" in merriam-webster's collegiate dic
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