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Why Does A Child Masturbate?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 3 year old has been masterbating for several months the last few weeks it has been ALL THE TIME. Now she will sit on my foot and hump my leg. We ignored it at first, then when she laid on her dolls and barbies we told her the toys were to play with not lay on. What do I do now?
Mon, 6 May 2019
Hello,
That is a behavior problem. That is not masturbation. When they rub the genital part, they do get some pleasure but it is not sexual. You have to use punishment or positive reinforcement methods to stop it somehow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
That is a behavior problem. That is not masturbation. When they rub the genital part, they do get some pleasure but it is not sexual. You have to use punishment or positive reinforcement methods to stop it somehow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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