Originally Posted by
Altenweg
Why are you afraid?
If it's against your religion, I understand and won't go any further, but if it's just fear, well, there's nothing to be afraid of.
It's your body. You own it. Don't you want to know how it works, what makes it tick?
Self exploration is healthy, that's my belief, but like I said, others will disagree.
I think we can all agree that we'd rather you masturbate then have sex.
Bottom line though, don't do anything you aren't ready for. If masturbation is not something you're comfortable with then don't do it. It's just a suggestion, and yes, most people do it. ;)
Take your time, no hurry.