Autocopulation

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Definition

Autocopulation is sexual intercourse with oneself. The noun is also used in zoological descriptions, including reports of solitary snails attempting apparent autocopulation.

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What does autocopulation mean?

Autocopulation refers to sexual intercourse with oneself. In zoology, the word can describe apparent self-directed copulatory behavior, such as observations reported in solitary snails.

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  1. Wiktionary: Autocopulation definition