I am 18 years old and have developed a habit of masturbation over the past few years. In particular, when I do not masturbate, I find it difficult to fall asleep at night. Because of this, I sometimes feel that masturbation has become necessary for me to sleep. I would like to understand whether this is simply a habit or whether there could also be psychological or lifestyle-related factors contributing to it.
I want to know whether frequent masturbation can affect my physical health, mental well-being, sleep, sexual health, or future married life. If I cannot sleep without masturbating, can this habit be gradually changed? Is it necessary to stop masturbation completely, or can its frequency be managed in a healthy way?
I would like clear and appropriate guidance about this issue so that I do not develop problems in the future and can also maintain healthy, natural sleep without feeling dependent on masturbation.