Question
My daughter is four years old, and recently I’ve noticed that she keeps touching her lower area with her hands. There was also an instance where she rubbed her vagina back and forth on a fluffy toy, mimicking an adult sexual position. I’ve never seen my husband and I have sex in front of her. What could be the matter?
Answer
Hello, this kind of situation is generally considered a case of lower limb syndrome, which is an early sign of psychological development. It’s generally not necessary to correct the child forcefully or yell at them. Let the child wear loose clothing, distract them, and overall, it’s not a problem! It’s advisable to take the child to a doctor for a check-up, as it could be caused by factors such as itching or pain around the perineum. If it’s vulvitis, in addition to treatment, give the child a bath to maintain clean and dry skin.