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What Causes Excessive Masturbation In A Child?
Brief Answer:
Most children play with their genitals.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Masturbation is a common childhood habit and is often used as a form of self-comfort. This is a completely normal thing. The child can be found flushed, staring and breathing fast while masturbating.
Please note that children do not generally associate this activity with sexuality.
Your granddaughter should never be punished for masturbating because in the future she may associate sexual feelings with guilt and shame.
If your girl masturbates constantly or very often, it may be a sign that she is feeling anxious so you should try to show her alternative ways to relieve her anxiety. Also there is a need to teach her not to do this in public. Try to engage her in a different and interesting activity.
If you feel the need to have her evaluated in person, then a good pediatrician is the first person to take her too. She may need to be evaluated by a child psychotherapist if the behavior becomes debilitating.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Most children play with their genitals.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Masturbation is a common childhood habit and is often used as a form of self-comfort. This is a completely normal thing. The child can be found flushed, staring and breathing fast while masturbating.
Please note that children do not generally associate this activity with sexuality.
Your granddaughter should never be punished for masturbating because in the future she may associate sexual feelings with guilt and shame.
If your girl masturbates constantly or very often, it may be a sign that she is feeling anxious so you should try to show her alternative ways to relieve her anxiety. Also there is a need to teach her not to do this in public. Try to engage her in a different and interesting activity.
If you feel the need to have her evaluated in person, then a good pediatrician is the first person to take her too. She may need to be evaluated by a child psychotherapist if the behavior becomes debilitating.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you so much. You have helped me so much. I have really been worried. Again thank you.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. I'm glad I could help.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. I'm glad I could help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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