![]() ![]() Masturbation in young children isn't sexual (as it is for adults) because young children don't know what sex is.Īnd although explicit sex play in older children is often a tip-off to sexual abuse or exposure to inappropriate sexual material, this is extremely unlikely to be the case with young children. It doesn't cause physical harm, pose a health risk, or mean your child is going to turn into a sex maniac. Masturbation is a completely normal thing to do. You don't need to be concerned." What to doĭon't panic. "When parents first see this kind of exploration, they wonder 'is this normal?'" says Meg Zweiback, a nurse practitioner and family consultant in Oakland, California. She may be just as curious about her genitals as she is about her fingers, toes, and belly button – and if she's recently switched from diapers to underpants, she may be able to get to them for the first time. ![]() Your child is learning to run, jump, throw, pump a swing, draw, and (probably) use the toilet regularly. Young children masturbate for the same reason that older children (and adults) do: It feels good! Body exploration is part of growing up. ![]()
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