Is masturbation a sin?

[Hari Ram (17 y/o), Pune India]

I have 3 questions:


1. Is masturbation a sin in Hinduism, Islam and other religions?


2. Do women also masturbate?


3. Is it harmful?


Much obliged.


HRChandra

[Badar Habib US]

for an answer to your question.

[Arif Pakistan (Lahore)]