What is Onanism:
Onanism is understood as practice that individuals carry out in order to achieve sexual satisfaction or pleasure. It is also used as a synonym for masturbation.
Onanism is the stimulation of the sexual organsindividually or with another person, without a complete sexual relationship.
Currently this term is used as a synonym for masturbation. However, originally it was referred to as onanism when ejaculation into the female organ was avoided during sexual intercourse.
In the past, referring to the topic of onanism or masturbation was very difficult because they were considered taboo topics. But, over the years and various medical and psychological studies have shown what it is and why it happens, people are more open to talking about the issue and understanding it as part of human nature.
Onanism in the Bible
The word onanism derives from Onanwhose story is told in the Bible in the book of Genesis.
Onan, son of Judah, had an older brother who died and was married. According to the laws of Judaism, Onan must have married his sister-in-law Tamar, that is, the wife of his deceased older brother.
In the event that both had a descendant, he would not be considered the son of Onan but rather the son of his brother, and would even displace him in the hereditary succession of the family.
Therefore, when Onan had sexual relations with Tamar, then his wife, he sought to avoid ejaculation into the female organs and thus avoid pregnancy.
infantile onanism
Infantile masturbation occurs from a very early age in children, even during breastfeeding. This happens because It is a way to explore the body and generate pleasureespecially if they are bored, dissatisfied, or lack attention from their parents.
Onanism or infantile masturbation is a very common act among children; it does not generate negative physical or mental consequences for them. However, parents should be alert to any irregular situation and ask for medical help if necessary.
Childhood masturbation begins to decrease from 5 to 6 years of age, until the child becomes an adolescent and masturbation reappears and sexual desires begin.
Compulsive onanism
Compulsive masturbation can occur in people, generally, cause of a psychological disorder related to sexual abuse, depression, obsessive, compulsive disorder, among others.
The consequences of compulsive masturbation can make it difficult for individuals to relate to others and establish romantic or friendship relationships, which is why they tend to withdraw from their social circus.
On the other hand, it can also cause venereal diseases, pain in the genitals, digestive disorder, depression, among others.