In most males masturbation develops into a very strong habit.
Masturbation is not sex but it does share certain qualities. Obviously people percieve their own sexuality in differnt ways and the interaction between masturbation and sex is always unique. Though it seems that for most men masturbation is rather distant from coitus. This is why so many man continue to masturbate even when involved in sumptuous sexual relationships. Some men even masturbate right after sex.
Is it a bad thing? I wrote a post on this topic a while ago, explaining the complications masturbation has caused in my life. So there are deffinately some pitfals. Over all I believe it's perfectly healthy but I also believe that too many men don't put enough though towards this frequent activity.
Well anyways, have fun
