Please ask if men and women engaging in one or two self-masturbations per week during puberty is considered

Patient's question:

Is it normal for males and females to engage in one or two instances of masturbation per week during puberty?
Is this healthy?
What should one pay attention to when masturbating?

Doctor's answer:

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Expert Advice: Masturbation is Not a Disease and Should Not Be Overly Discouraged
　　In consultations about adolescent boys' 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 adolescents to lack a correct understanding of it and often feel troubled by it. Adolescents troubled by masturbation feel, on one hand, that the behavior is shameful and immoral; on the other hand, they cannot control themselves and often feel guilty and regretful after masturbating, leading to 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 mean advocating masturbation. If excessive masturbation is influenced by poor-quality media or from adult websites, it can also have negative effects. Excessively rough stimulation during masturbation can cause damage to the reproductive organs, resulting in congestion, rupture, and other consequences. At the same time, because the stimulation during sexual intercourse after marriage is not as intense as this rough stimulation, it may make them feel a sense of loss and affect 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