They are no longer children, yet they are not adults. Their bodies and their needs are changing. Many teens fantasize, or daydream, about relationships and sex. It is normal to think about sexuality even if a teen is not having sex. Some look at erotic pictures and masturbate.
Masturbation is a normal and safe way to release sexual feelings.
It is also a safe way to learn about what gives your body pleasure. Young adults often talk a lot about sex. It is all around in videos, on TV, in magazines and in the movies. Many teens talk about sex even though they have not had sex. Sometimes people lie and say they have had sex to seem cool or to be accepted by a group.