Question
Can an 8-year-old girl have symptoms of masturbation?
Answer
Symptoms may include crossing her legs and rubbing up and down, blushing during friction, fixating her gaze, or sweating on the forehead or throughout her body. Children often engage in this behavior before bedtime, just after waking up, or while playing alone. It may last for several minutes each time, with varying recurrence rates, from several times a day to several months… It is suggested that you avoid dressing your child in overly tight clothing and that before bedtime, engage in appropriate physical activities to tire the child out before going to bed. Regularly clean your child’s external genitalia, but be careful not to use water to stimulate during cleaning; instead, use your hands to wipe, to avoid causing excitement or premature sexual activity.