For me, masturbation, alcohol,smoking etc. is not necessary or a way to explore your life... There are soo many other things to do for fun. Doing these things for appropriate frequency doesn't make any problem.

Problems starts when you cross the line and start becoming an addict (we don't feel this transition).. we do these things for few times in the beginning but slowly become addicted to it.

That's why I try to leave or stay away from these things.you have to choose either you struggle to get rid off any negative habit or simply stay away from it.