Is it normal for men and women to masturbate one or two times a week during adolescence?

Patient's question:

Is it normal for males and females to engage in one or two self-pleasures per week during puberty?
Is it healthy?
What should be noted when engaging in self-pleasure?

Doctor's answer:

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Expert Advice: Masturbation is Not a Disease and Should Not Be Overly Discouraged
　　In consultations about adolescent male sexual issues, the topic of masturbation dominates. There have been many statements about masturbation in the past, many of which claimed "masturbation is harmful to health," leading some teenagers to lack a correct understanding of it and often feel troubled by it. Adolescents troubled by masturbation feel that this behavior is shameful and immoral on one hand, yet they cannot control themselves on the other. After masturbating, they blame their actions, experiencing regret and anxiety. Under the pressure of guilt, many young people carry heavy psychological burdens, greatly affecting their work and studies.
　　Experts state that moderate masturbation is harmless to health. It does not involve the opposite sex or emotional entanglements, nor does it lead to sexual assault or even sexual crimes. Therefore, it is a reasonable way to relieve sexual tension and thus addresses some social issues caused by sexual problems. However, this does not equate to advocating masturbation. If influenced by poor-quality films or from adult websites and indulged in it excessively, it can also have negative effects. Excessively rough stimulation during masturbation can cause damage to the reproductive organs, resulting in congestion, ulcers, and other consequences. At the same time, because the stimulation during sexual intercourse after marriage is less intense than this rough stimulation, it may make them feel a sense of loss, affecting marital happiness. Therefore, adolescents in the period of sexual maturity, when their physical and mental states are unstable, should particularly improve their self-control and self-restraint.
Masturbation also has its negative effects. Please do not mistake the pleasure obtained from masturbation for true