Is this masturbation?

[dnce3D]

So, as many people on here, I am trying to refrain from masturbation. However, I like to touch myself (please allow me to explain). I normally do not touch my penis, but I do like to massage my butt from time to time as well as fondle my testicles on occasion and run my fingers through my pubic hair. I am not going through the motions of actually pleasuring myself or am I coming to a climax from these actions. I was wondering though if any other men do this as well? And even if you do not, would you consider this to be masturbation?

[johndoo]

It's not.

[DaveW]

The clinical def of "M" is any kind of self stimulation that maintains or increases sexual arousal.

You decide if what you do fits the def.