Masturbation?

Mi
First of all, I'm Catholic. I am trying to grow in my relationship with God and I'm going to start my confirmation classes soon ( at my church you get confirmed sophomore year of high school). I'd consider myself a romantic , unfortunately I get horny a lot. I'm trying to find other ways besides masturbation and sex to release all of this tension. I've tried Latin dance and that helps some. Thoughts/opinions? Anyone else in a similar situation?