I think this is odd..

[Natalie]

This morning i walked in on my younger sister masturbing in the bathroom and i was a bit surprised because she is only 6 years old! when i asked what she was doing she said she was playing with her vagina and that it was really fun, I told her to lock the door next time and that she was a bit young to do that..
Luckily we were home alone.
Should i tell her something more? :what:

Thanks in advance :)

[Swimmie]

If it was me, Id forget about it...
We all do it, and as long as she isnt hurting herself, its her deal...

[Natalie]

If it was me, Id forget about it...
We all do it, and as long as she isnt hurting herself, its her deal...

I know what you mean but isn't her too young?

[ackmedsgirl666]

No she isn't
My little sister who is now 10 started humping when she she was 2-3 years old
And she would orgasm not the way we would but she did
Nobody is too young there is no age to start masturbating
It's perfectly normal
As for telling her stuff about it I would wait
She's too young to understand sexuality yet and sex
So just let her do what she wants for now
Ignore it and she probably will eventually stop

[FreeFall]

Tell her it's a private thing and not to do it where other people could walk in so easily and don't say anything more.

She's not too young. The second a child learns they have hands, even at a mere few months old, they will find and play in their genitals.

It's not a sexual thing for them.
They're not wired yet to understand sexuality/sexual pleasure. She's not doing it because she's horny, she doesn't get those feelings yet. She really is doing it because it really is just fun for her. It's more of a comfort thing at this point in their body, mind and emotional development.

[Natalie]

Tell her it's a private thing and not to do it where other people could walk in so easily and don't say anything more.

She's not too young. The second a child learns they have hands, even at a mere few months old, they will find and play in their genitals.

It's not a sexual thing for them.
They're not wired yet to understand sexuality/sexual pleasure. She's not doing it because she's horny, she doesn't get those feelings yet. She really is doing it because it really is just fun for her. It's more of a comfort thing at this point in their body, mind and emotional development.

Thanks alot! i will tell her to do it in private and when she is alone :yes:

[anyone50]

No it's not too young to be masturbating since most girls discover the pleasure of touching there at a much earlier age and it's not untill 6 or 7 they start to understand. I am surpized by the fact you stated that her reply was she was playing with her vagina. were those her words? and the privacy thing most girls become learn quick enough to hide the fact they masturbate from family members as they get older

[toobigforlife]

No dont tell her anything just keep reminding that it is bad to do and you will explain it to her when she gets older.

[Taryn98]

If she asks questions then answer honestly but I don't think you need to tell her anything else at this point.

[britt69]

yeah i agree its pretty normal, i would just tell her to keep it private.

[anyone50]

No dont tell her anything just keep reminding that it is bad to do and you will explain it to her when she gets older.

I'm confused first you say don't say anything (No dont tell her anything) then you go on to say keep reminding that it's bad? (just keep reminding that it is bad to do) and then you say you will explain it to her when she gets older? If she told her that she does it because she enjoys playing with her vagina and it feels good whats to explain except maybe that it should be kept private and no one else should be allowed ro play with her there and since she's in the bathroom i think she got that down pretty well for a 6 year old. Telling her it's bad is about the worst advise anyone could give that child

[Natalie]

Thanks Girls :)

[abp1999]

If she asks questions then answer honestly but I don't think you need to tell her anything else at this point.

I think this is the best approach to it personally.

[AbbaZabba]

I wouldn't say anything to her. I started early, just part of the growing experience

[ali98]

Just suggest her not to do it in public... Not joking: it heppened to a friend of mine last year with her younger sis... Beyond that, let her discover herself!

[toobigforlife]

I'm confused first you say don't say anything (No dont tell her anything) then you go on to say keep reminding that it's bad? (just keep reminding that it is bad to do) and then you say you will explain it to her when she gets older? If she told her that she does it because she enjoys playing with her vagina and it feels good whats to explain except maybe that it should be kept private and no one else should be allowed ro play with her there and since she's in the bathroom i think she got that down pretty well for a 6 year old. Telling her it's bad is about the worst advise anyone could give that child

I mean, dont tell her what masturbation is, and all you do have to tell her that like you said It should be done in private

[Josie95]

I think I've seen before that there are reports of babies playing with their genitals in the womb. There's certainly nothing anyone discovering their body at any age just as long as they understand when it's not appropriate.

I remember back when I was little my mom would get mad at me because she would catch me with my hand down my pants. I didn't understand sex or masturbation. All I knew is that I liked the way it felt.

[Jen Jones]

Just let her be

[Ellie wood crainey]

If she asks questions then answer honestly but I don't think you need to tell her anything else at this point.

agreed

[Cassygurl13]

yeah like most people say, just let it go and don't mention it again to her. i had feelings at that age I think so its normal enough

[anyone50]

Just let her be

bravo good advise as long as she's doing it in the bathroom or bedroom

[Natalie]

Thanks everibody

[giulia]

It's absolutely normal, a lot of children discover masturbation at that age, I was one of them. I just didn't know what I was doing it felt good and this was enough! No one told me to stop, just said to do it in private. Now I know and enjoy my body a lot and I'm proud of this!

[danika13]

My little sister was 5 when she started and i think they have orgasms its more then playing she is 11 now and we do stuff together a lot.

[princess09]

hey. if i were you i would just keep to yourself and only talk to someone about it if u have to, masturbation is healthy and noone is too young to do it she would have figured it out eventually

[Natalie]

My little sister was 5 when she started and i think they have orgasms its more then playing she is 11 now and we do stuff together a lot.

5 years old?? she started early ;)

[randomnessqueen]

i dont know if theres really such thing as too young
but if it worries you, then talk to her about it.

[brianabyington]

Suggest that should be done in private next time and definetly lock the bathroom door.

[Sarah_Ward]

I think you did right by telling her to make sure the door is locked so no one can disturb her while she's doing it, she will find out what feels good for her so I don;t think you need to give her any advice. I don't think telling her its wrong will help either coz what IS wrong? after all, its her body and she has to find out like we all do.

[CuteIchigo]

I don't think she's "too young" to masturbate... if it feels good for her, then why not let her enjoy it? It doesn't harm anyone.

Good for telling her to keep it private, though

[Harley Quinn]

Don't bump old threads. :locked: