Is it normal for teenagers to masturbate when they're alone? Yeah, that's something I do when no one is at home and I just wish that I can find something else to do besides that. Of course there are. Reading, watching television, playing video games, and webcaming are all options. However, when it comes to resisting the urge, I can't. I just do it right then and there, and then afterwards I'm like why did I do that? I could have found something more productive to do than masturbate. Until I learned how to do it, I had no idea that there was such a thing.

[emgreen]

There's no reason to feel ashamed about masturbating as long as it doesn't interfere with your normal daily routine. It's quite normal -- especially for folks your age -- to do so. Your hormone levels are probably high, & let's face it -- it does feel good (& it can relieve stress). I wouldn't worry about it, hey; it's a normal part of human sexuality.

[luvinglife2012]

I don't see the problem with what you do. I would be more concerned if you were masturbating inappropriately. Masturbating just because you want too and there is nothing else to do (I am assuming that you don't have to do anything important) and no one else is around is fine. I would go as far to say "healthy"!

I do suggest that you find some books on sexuality. This will help you in your sexual maturity, a responsibility only YOU can do. Masturbation is healthy, and like everything else in life, do it in moderation.

I am the mother of a 23-year-old and she and I have had this conversation when she was 17. I have told you what I told her.

No worries sweety!

[Perna]

It is good you are wishing for other things to do (at least sometimes :-) as making it a habit, it becomes a Habit, and then can be like other behavioral difficulties and be even more difficult to change as it reinforces your sexuality while alone (instead of helping you with your sexuality when with another) and could make all sorts of relationship difficulties.

I would substitute something for it some of the time. If you are alone and aren't particularly interested in doing an activity that one does when one is alone, call a friend or go somewhere that you can be with others and practice your communication/interaction skills. I'd see if there's a rec center near you that has pick-up ball games, for example, and wander there when you're alone and bored or join a study or other kind of group that meets occasionally.

Too, I'd think about how you feel about being alone, whether some of your masturbating is from anxiety/tension and if that's how you want to release it. The primitive parts of your brain will make that connection (anxiety/tension = release with masturbation) and it will become your "go to" release but you won't necessarily always be alone That could make your life complicated. If you are alone because you are anxious around people, for example, I'd work on that anxiety so it doesn't seek the "easy" out, getting you stuck with it and making it even harder to interact with people. If you are anxious about being alone, in and of itself, do not have self confidence, I'd practice resisting the urge and putting it off, doing something "practical" (clean your room, take out the trash, do something to help your parents around the house :-) and/or distracting yourself with something that, when you "complete" it, will be something you can point to and use with yourself to help your self confidence (I got all my homework done and in bed for a good night's sleep by 10:30, something like that).

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by heyitsme7

Is it normal for teenagers to masturbate when they're alone? Yeah, that's something I do when no one is at home and I just wish that I can find something else to do besides that. Of course there are. Reading, watching television, playing video games, and webcaming are all options.

I could have found something more productive to do than masturbate.

I personally think that playing video games is a complete waste of time, but I have heard differing opinions. For me, masturbation is more productive than playing video games.

I do not have a TV and consider watching TV a big waste of time and one. I also think that watching commercials on TV is especially stupid and dumbing.

So in my opinion, masturbation is CLEARLY more productive than TV watching.

I can see how you could prefer reading to masturbating, though, in your effort to spend time productively, but I cannot see how you would find playing video games and watching TV more productive than masturbation.

I am not familiar with webcaming at all so I cannot compare it with masturbation to determine which is more productive.

In re reading: it would be more productive only if you read high quality literature. If you read garbage, then masturbation is more productive.

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by heyitsme7

Is it normal for teenagers to masturbate when they're alone?

Yes, and that has been said by many people who have tried to help you. Why are you still asking this question?

Originally Posted by heyitsme7

Yeah, that's something I do when no one is at home and I just wish that I can find something else to do besides that. Of course there are. Reading, watching television, playing video games, and webcaming are all options.

The problem with all of your options is that they are all sedentary. You need to be physically active and move your body - play badminton or tennis

[Korana]

I've never met anyone concerned about masturbating too much...
Hey, it's good for you, and if you have the stamina to do it daily then good for you. I ignore the urge because most of the time I'm either too busy... or just can't be bothered. Lol.
Don't let it become an outright addiction though. Once or twice a day is fine. If you start avoiding other activities and responsibilities just to masturbate then you should be concerned. Otherwise, relax, and do your thang.