During a phone conversation, my guy friend told me he masturbates?

BubblesOfTheNight
Hi, there.
There is this guy friend who I'm romantically interested in. I've been initiating texts with him, usually about food or how he's doing. While in conversation, I informed him one of my family members wasn't doing well. He phoned me after I texted him this message to ask for specific details, and we talked for about 13 minutes. About 11 minutes into the phone conversation and we went discussed staying in hotels at a big city and flights, he told me he masturbates. I am well aware this is a pretty normal practice for both genders, though guys tend to practice this habit more. I wasn't sure how to react, so I sort of just kept the conversational tone really casual and didn't really say much. There was a moment of silence, but I didn't feel awkward either.

Why do you think he told me this? We haven't know each other very well, but share at least 4 mutual friends in common.
During a phone conversation, my guy friend told me he masturbates?
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