Self-abuse may refer to: Self-inflicted wound, harm to one's own body Self-harm, the intentional, direct injuring of one's own body without suicidal intentions Self-destructive behavior, patterns of behavior to inflict metaphorical or literal harm on oneself A dysphemism for masturbation
See also Algolagnia, deriving sexual pleasure and stimulation from physical pain Abuse § Self-abuse Violence § Self-directed violence