The Ethical Considerations of Simulated Sexual Experiences - Pleasure and Potential Harm

[AllenMoses]

I'm wondering if this activity can perpetuate harmful fantasies or contribute to distorted views of intimacy. It seems almost like a way to avoid confronting real-world difficulties - perhaps by making an alternative, managed environment for exploring desires. What kind of psychological styles may well be at play here, and how do we distinguish in between wholesome exploration and problematic obsession?