4 yo rubbing crotch on things…

29 replies

BenHolland · 31/05/2024 16:45

Our DD has a habit, especially when tired, of lying on top of a cuddly toy and rubbing her crotch on it. When she was smaller she did the same in her high chair.

Does anyone have any experience of this? Should we let it go or try and discourage her? No sure what is a reasonable response!

Its not frequent but it does look like she is humping Rose the Rabbit, so quite disturbing to watch!

Thanks for any help!

OP posts:

Chatonette · 31/05/2024 20:26

Josette77 · 31/05/2024 17:02

It's not a bad habit. Lots of kids touch themselves because it feels good.

Tell her it's fine to do, but she should do it in private. When she's in her bedroom or bathroom.

Don't make it a big deal.

This. So many women have a complex in adulthood because they were given bad messages growing up, ie, “dirty”.

Original poster

BenHolland · 31/05/2024 20:45

Chatonette · 31/05/2024 20:26

This. So many women have a complex in adulthood because they were given bad messages growing up, ie, “dirty”.

Show quote history

I really hope DD never has to experience this…

OP posts:

Original poster

BenHolland · 02/06/2024 11:23

Update…

DD was watching tv on the sofa and starting lying on top of a cuddly toy and rubbing her crotch on it.

Asked her why and she replied because it feels nice. I said thats fine in the bedroom or on the sofa at home, but not at school for example. DD said ok. So let’s see! We have never heard anyone else mention she does it.

Whoever said it is sensory more than sexual made me feel much more chill about it. Thanks!

OP posts:

OMGsamesame · 02/06/2024 11:29

"Sensory not sexual" is a really helpful way of thinking about it, thank you for that @Zeroperspective

Flip

1 2