Masturbation is not specifically mentioned as a sin in the Bible. It is briefly mentioned in the Mosaic law as an act, which should be followed by a period of time before entering the temple. A woman's period is also mentioned in the same way.
One of the issues for young teenage males is the secrecy and embarassment surrounding masturbation. Another issue is that it is considered to be wrong or sin by some adults, especially church leaders.
Fantasy is frequently used during masturbation and from a study of the scriptures one can conclude that it is sinful to fornicate or commit adultery in our imagination.
Because I experienced a lot of guilt as a teenager who masturbated frequently, I wonder if every teenage boy and girl experiences guilt when they masturbate.
What are the experiences of posters here?