Help the class describe the community's range of beliefs. Refer to family, clergy, and other trusted adults. Check to see if you answered the question. Leave the door open. That's a great question, a lot of kids wonder about masturbation.
Masturbation is when a person strokes or touches their genitals for pleasure.
I can't share my own beliefs about whether or not it's ok to masturbate because families have really different beliefs about masturbation. Some families believe it's ok, as long as you're in a private place. Other families believe it's never ok. You need to check with your families, or another trusted adult to find out how they feel about it. If I didn't, you can leave another question in the box or you can talk to me after class.