i do masturbation, is it normal?

Question

hi ppl, i am new to yahoo answer, and i have been doing masturbation for 3 years now and i am 16 years old. i want to know if it;s bad or not. sometimes i do it daily sometimes 2 days apart.
i found out what it was and i am trying to quit it. but it's really hard i was able to stop for 2 days only and got back into it. i don't really want to stop, its so nice. so tell me is it normal? and do i have to stop it? it's not so bad is it? thanks ppl, i appreciate it your help. see ya

p.s. i am 16 now, and i think i'll be married in about 8-12 years time, so i can stop in a few years/months time. that won't cause any problems will it? if i don't do it when i am married, will i be ok?

Answer 1

Dude, I am 16 and have been masturbating for about 3 yrs. as well. I have been able to stop for about 1 1/2 weeks at a time. It is hard because it does feel good, but so far it has not caused any problems.

Answer 2

MASTURBATION MYTHS:
from http://www.jackinworld.com/library/myths.html

Chances are, of all the things you've heard about masturbation, most of them were absolutely false. For some reason, misinformation surrounds masturbation like virtually no other topic. How do you spot a masturbation myth? One simple method is to ask yourself if the statement is also true of sexual intercourse. When you're masturbating, your body only knows it's getting sexually stimulated; it doesn't know by what means. So, for instance, if the question is whether or not masturbation causes acne, think of it this way: If it did, intercourse would also cause acne. In fact, neither masturbation nor intercourse cause acne.

MYTH:
Masturbation causes hair to grow on your palms.
FACT:
How many people with hair on their palms have you seen?
MYTH:
Masturbation causes hair loss, chronic fatigue, and other problems.
FACT:
Internet scam artists have tried to invent a concept called "overmasturbation," insisting that you have to buy their expensive herbal pills in order to counteract the effect of masturbating more than a couple of times per week. But the pills have absolutely no effect — and masturbating once or twice a day will not make your hair fall out, or cause anything else they claim.
MYTH:
Masturbation is bad for your eyesight.
FACT:
Masturbation does not affect eyesight. This myth probably originated because boys often start having to wear glasses at about the same age they start masturbating.
MYTH:
Masturbation causes your penis to stop growing (or) to get bigger.
FACT:
Masturbation has no effect on penis size whatsoever.
MYTH:
Masturbation causes your testicles to shrink.
FACT:
Absolutely false! It is true that if you're highly aroused, your testicles become engorged with blood and may appear slightly larger and heavier, and that masturbating will make them revert to normal. But they will absolutely not be any smaller than after the last time you masturbated.
MYTH:
Masturbation causes acne.
FACT:
It doesn't cause acne. Like the eyesight myth, this is a case of two things that happen at the same time, even though one doesn't cause the other.
MYTH:
Masturbation causes sexually transmitted diseases.
FACT:
Hello? "Sexually transmitted" means from one person to another. You can't give yourself a sexually transmitted disease!
MYTH:
If you masturbate too much, you'll run out of semen and become sterile.
FACT:
Semen is a fully renewable resource. When you ejaculate semen, your body simply makes more — the same way your body makes more saliva after you spit.
MYTH:
People can tell whether you masturbate by how your penis looks.
FACT:
Masturbation does not change the appearance of your penis. (It does tend to cause an erection, but that usually goes away when you're finished.)
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Masturbation Frequency:
http://www.jackinworld.com/misc/faqtree1.html#mastfreq

How often does the average male masturbate?
It depends on a lot of factors, the most important being age. For an 18-year-old male, a rough average is once a day or so. This is slightly higher for younger teenagers — maybe 10 or 12 times a week, and slightly lower for older people. You might be surprised by how often adult men masturbate — even happily married men.

I think I'm addicted to masturbation. Is that possible?
It is, although many, many people think they're addicted when they're really just doing what comes naturally. For more on this topic, read the article Is Masturbation Addictive?(http://www.jackinworld.com/library/articles/addict.html).

How can I masturbate less often, or quit altogether?
It's tough; it takes a lot of will power. It can be done, especially if you're driven by very strong religious feelings. However, JackinWorld's position is that it's not worth it. We think you should enjoy the harmless pleasures your body can provide.

Answer 3

okay. I'll tell you my expearince. I've been masturbating since I was 14 in high school. I do it a lot. I got girlfriend, when she's not there, I get lonely I do masturbating. Lot of other guy does masturbting also. Women masturbating too.

To answer to those question, you are normal human being that only does what it felt good. It is very healthy thing. Ignore the peer or myth, just make joke from ur expearince and have an laugh!

Answer 4

Masturbation doesn't have a foul result on wellbeing in any respect. a lot of human beings try this (urgent on the penis), and get the feeling. you could not get an orgasm doing this although, yet you get a good feeling. All masturbation is time-honored, diverse human beings like kinds of issues although, so there are thousands of techniques to masturbate. "Shaking" your penis up and down is the most elementary one although, because it heavily mimics the feels of a vagina.

Answer 5

Who Masturbates?
Masturbation is a very common behavior, even among people who have sexual relations with a partner. In one national study, 95% of males and 89% of females reported that they have masturbated. Masturbation is the first sexual act experienced by most males and females. In young children, masturbation is a normal part of the growing child's exploration of his or her body. Most people continue to masturbate in adulthood, and many do so throughout their lives.
Why Do People Masturbate?
In addition to feeling good, masturbation is a good way of relieving the sexual tension that can build up over time, especially for people without partners or whose partners are not willing or available for sex. Masturbation also is a safe sexual alternative for people who wish to avoid pregnancy and the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. It also is necessary when a man must give a semen sample for infertility testing or for sperm donation. When sexual dysfunction is present in an adult, masturbation may be prescribed by a sex therapist to allow a person to experience an orgasm (often in women) or to delay its arrival (often in men).
Is Masturbation Normal?
While it once was regarded as a perversion and a sign of a mental problem, masturbation now is regarded as a normal, healthy sexual activity that is pleasant, fulfilling, acceptable and safe. It is a good way to experience sexual pleasure and can be done throughout life.
Masturbation is only considered a problem when it inhibits sexual activity with a partner, is done in public, or causes significant distress to the person. It may cause distress if it is done compulsively and/or interferes with daily life and activities.
Is Masturbation Harmful?
In general, the medical community considers masturbation to be a natural and harmless expression of sexuality for both men and women. It does not cause any physical injury or harm to the body, and can be performed in moderation throughout a person's lifetime as a part of normal sexual behavior. Some cultures and religions oppose the use of masturbation or even label it as sinful. This can lead to guilt or shame about the behavior.
Some experts suggest that masturbation can actually improve sexual health and relationships. By exploring your own body through masturbation, you can determine what is erotically pleasing to you and can share this with your partner. Some partners use mutual masturbation to discover techniques for a more satisfying sexual relationship and to add to their mutual intimacy.

Answer 6

yes it is normal for a boy of your age to masturbate you can stop if you want to. But if you like the feeling of stroking your penis and if you enjoy it then you can masturbate as long as you want.

Masturbation is nothing more than havering self pleasure and don't listen to what anybody tells you. Like masturbation does not make you gay, nor will cause you to grow hair on the palm of your hand, and make you go blind

Answer 7

Masturbation is a normal thing for people to do, just try not to get too carried away with it. It can have an adverse effect on your relationships with the opposite sex later in life(i.e. sexual frustration) Other than that, it is a healthy and normal thing.

Answer 8

Why would you think it's bad? Masturbation is supposed to feel good, and it's a great way to relieve tension. If you enjoy it, then do it. It's only a problem if you're in a relationship and you'd rather masturbate than have sex.

Answer 9

Masturbation is a harmless pastime practiced by both males and females. When you marry you can discuss whether the practice should continue if one of the partners is not available.

Answer 10

Yes, normal. This question gets asked a lot. Always the answer is yes, is normal. Do not have to stop.