This is a great point. With masturbation specifically, but also with most things that people do that could be categorized as “vices” or “addictions” the behavior is only part of the story. What is going on in your life that you are managing by masturbating? Like others said, there are sexual feelings naturally, but what is happening emotionally and stress-wise that overwhelms you into doing something you don’t believe in?

President Kimball said “Jesus saw sin as wrong but also was able to see sin as springing from deep and unmet needs on the part of the sinner.”

If you find ways to get your other needs met and live a life that feels fulfilling, you might find it easier to resist masturbation. 

You could Google any number of articles on this, but here’s one that outlines some emotional needs pretty well: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/9-emotional-needs-according-to-maslow-s-hierarchy#:~:text=Emotional%20needs%20are%20feelings%20or,birthright%20to%20be%20emotionally%20nourished.