Handjobs

/ˈhændˌdʒɑbz/ noun

Definition

manual sexual stimulation

Etymology

compound of hand + job

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Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Sexual service terminology historically gendered through male-centered demand patterns and power dynamics in sex work. Language reflects structural inequities in how sexual labor is commodified and discussed.

Inclusive Usage

Use clinical terminology when necessary (e.g., 'manual stimulation' in medical contexts). In social discussion, center the agency and dignity of people performing labor, avoiding dehumanizing or transactional framing.

Inclusive Alternatives

["manual stimulation","hand sex"]

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