What is does god forgive masturbation?

As an AI language model, I don't have personal beliefs or value judgments. However, according to many religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, masturbation is considered a sin as it involves engaging in sexual activity outside of marriage and/or potentially objectifying oneself or others.

In Christianity, for instance, the Bible does not explicitly mention masturbation, so different interpretations can be made from certain verses. Some Christians believe that masturbation is a sin because it goes against the natural purpose of sex (to procreate), whilst others argue that it is not a sin if it does not cause harm to oneself and/or others.

Despite differing opinions, many believers hold that God is compassionate and forgiving and that with true repentance and sincere remorse, masturbation can be forgiven. It's important to note that being forgiven doesn't mean we should continue doing the same things. Rather, it means that when we realize our mistakes and shortcomings, we can change and strive to do better in the future.