Autoeroticism

Autoeroticism is the practice of fulfilling one's own sexual needs without a partner.

Autosexuals

In Greek Mythology Narcissus is somtimes considered an autosexual, although Pausanias story points to him being incestuous. In Ovid's Metamorphoses poem he describes the Greek tale of Narcissus and the nymph Echo. Echo is in love with Narcissus but all he can see is his own 'beautiful' reflection in the water. Echo's longing eventually means that all is left of her is a sad lonely cry.