I want to not answer this, but it crosses a sort of line that's making me debate myself. I'll edit later if I decide to.
I edited the question before you posted. Check it again.
Is it only practiced by humans?
Without it, could we keep living (even if it's not a decent life)?
Do we usually practice it at least once every minute?
Edit:
Is it breathing?
Is it procreating?
Is it walking?
None.
Is it sex? Damnit chia beat me.
None.
Is it practised by every human?
Is it masturbation

I order you to forgive yourself!
Does a person have to be awake to do it?
None.
Is it fighting?
Is it arguing?
Is it competition?
Does it require more than one human to practice?
None.

I order you to forgive yourself!
Is it related to a birthday?
Is it a birthday?
Does one have to be fully developed to do it? Could a baby do it?
Is it a handshake? A high five? A buttsmack?

I order you to forgive yourself!
Is it Communication?
Is it a celebration?
Is it related to the bible?
Is it related to the way we grow up?
Is it growing up?