It would depend on what the definition of masturbation is.
It if needed necessarily to end in a climax to be considered ‘true’ masturbation, then I would probably end up around once a month or less.
If it meant sexually stimulating yourself for the fun and pleasure of it all, then I would answer at least once a day, but more often several times a day.
The huge discrepancy in frequency is because I prefer being sexually aroused than finding sexual release. The release is very short-lasting, 10, maybe 30 seconds in all, while there is more pleasure to be derived in being aroused/charged (even at a low level) for longer periods of time.
Call it long-term edging if you will. But it's still masturbation. I know if I were ever caught fooling around with myself despite not climaxing, I'd still be called a compulsive masturbator. Which maybe at my age is something of a complement … ha ha
I had not even thought of that, but this is more or less me, I think. I spend hours upon hours on the computer each day (medically retired, single, never married…I've heard the word “cripcel”). I do usually love release, especially if it's been months. But it's harder to come by as I age (which may be true in the able-bodied world, too). But as I'm on the computer so much, I spend hours daily in a nice, if sub-orgasmic, state of arousal. Touch is wonderful, even if without an orgasm. I'm pretty touchy feely with myself every day, even without any attempts at orgasm. Even low-level sleep is good. A nap can get me into a sexual zone of sorts where my deepest fantasies play out, at least before completely nodding off.
Are you alone or do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? How does she/he react?
I am alone! No GF. Considering my mobility issues, watching a girl masturbate (real, nothing faked porn style) would be beyond amazing. Usually my erotic stories include that.