I'm 22 now, and I've been masturbating since I was 13. I just can't seem to stop, especially when I'm feeling stressed. I'm starting to worry about whether this is normal or if it's something I should be concerned about long-term. Is it okay to use it as a stress reliever, or could it negatively impact my health or well-being?

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I'm 18 and accidentally saw my mom naked recently. It's got me thinking and even wanting to ask her if I can see her breasts. I'm trying to figure out why I feel this way and if it's something I need to worry about. Is this normal, or should I be concerned about these feelings?

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