Instead, i taught them that masturbation has health benefits and is part of healthy sexuality. A sex therapist says masturbation among children is normal, and why parents should not make a big deal out of it. Why children masturbate young kids touch themselves primarily for two reasons The first is for pleasure In the beginning stages starting between ages 3 and 5, kids are exploring their bodies. First of all, if you’re reading this, you know masturbation is normal and (pretty much) everyone does it
Find out how you can talk to your child, tween or teen about masturbation, especially if you never had these conversations with your parents when you were growing up It can be hard to acknowledge that all of us, even children, are sexual beings, have sexual feelings and are curious about sex and sexuality Children’s curiosity can lead to exploring their own and each other’s body parts by looking and touching. I have let my daughter know that as a woman myself i understand that certain physical things feel good and that if she chooses to spend time with herself in that manner, it’s ok.
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