self-love
noun
- concept in philosophy & psychology: regard for one's own health, well-being, and happiness
Wiktionary
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English love English self-love From self- + love.
- Regard for oneself; love of oneself.
“Lizzo, who is known for messages of self-love and wider acceptance, has recently said as much as she shared that she is encouraging a stance of body neutrality for herself and others.”
- Excessive pride or vanity, overvaluing the self.
- Masturbation.
“On the question of masturbation, or self-love, once again the tantric principle applies”