6 year old erection causes seem strange and unusual

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So, I know it's very normal for little boys to have erections and that there is not necessarily (or probably) anything sexual about this.

BUT... DS (age 6) today mentioned at dinner, casually and in a very unconcerned manner, basically told us (in 6 year old terminology) that he gets an erection when he thinks about blood. He said, "like, cuts and stuff". We kind of opened our eyes wide and said "hm, yes, I see, yes" in a desperate attempt to seem like this was totally cool. Then, at bathtime, DH said to him, "Look, this is quite normal, and it's all about your body getting ready to be a grown-up, but it might happen at any time, right? Not just if you're thinking about blood?" And DS said, "Yes, I suppose, but it always happens when I think about blood".

He is a lovely, normal, gentle little 6 year old who is kind and caring to his younger sister and baby brother. No other apparent psycho tendencies! I mean, he is mad on robots and warfare and guns, but so are all his little friends.

So - MN - er, IS this normal? Should we do/say anything further?

Thanks.

PS have namechanged for obvious reasons.

i would just say thats nice dear, and try not to worry about it, because what he thinks about at 6 isnt going to be what he thinks about at 16

Oh my god, not.. a... man!!

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Thanks ever so.

I didn't think it was odd...and my trolldar is VERY good.

Has the words penis, erection and 6yo got the dafties out?

I would go for the 'That's nice dear, would you like an apple?' sort of answer. He's six and it's probably just a fleeting thing. Keep open communication going, that's the most important thing you can do.

And if it's something that lasts more than a few weeks perhaps then tackle if it is a though that worries or upsets him, if so get more advice/ have a word with your GP and see what they think. But see if it passes without giving into too much drama.

Fear or adrenaline can most definitely cause an erection. They can also have the opposite effect.
I don't see the problem in asking the question.
I suspect it happened once, then he thought about it next time and it caused an association. I would just play the whole thing down and shrug it off as normal. He'll get distracted by something else.

Would that also work for adult men Elfy, . Seriously though, I agree.

*sorry my cursor jumped, I think. New laptop.

If it's something that lasts more than a few weeks then perhaps tackle, and see if it is a thought that worries or upsets him.

I'm not a daftie.

Just very very wary.

And calling people dafties who have concerns about threads of this nature is a bit bloody patronising.

It's not like MN never gets trolled is it.

So am I usualsuspect, but I would rather give sound advice assuming that the question is genuine. 'Normal' comes in a range of guises, especially with kids.

And I think people can ask the weird and wonderful on MN. Problems that they daren't talk of in RL. It's one of the best bits about this sites.

I wasn't actually referring to you btw

very very wary of........someone saying something on the internet that isnt true?

I dont see why this wouldn't be true, but either way, noones asking for money or naked pictures or even moral support.
It would be the most boring troll ever

You think trolling about this is boring?

err ok then.

My thinking is, if they were a troll, well it's a bit crap and weird but, never mind. Better than somebody having nowhere to go for this sort of advice and it being taboo. Honestly, my boys come out with stuff like this and I have a talk through it with my sister / friends and a bit of a laugh sometimes, and it makes me a better parent. Less anxious.

Also, you know, there's a report button (breaking news: only mentioned by MNHQ 3000 times a day).

I believe it's perfectly normal to have feelings about things that are abnormal, if that makes sense? For some reason our brain forms attachments to things, sometimes they become sexual i.e. kinks, sometimes just a source of enjoyment, i.e. liking horror movies. I wouldn't worry about anything, unless you notice something like him causing harm to himself or someone around him.

On the lighter side of things, are you sure he isn't a vampire?

Wow, so - posted this, no replies - assumed the subject matter made people feel uncomfortable. Which is fair enough but which also, to be fair, is the reason I posted it here rather than asking real life friends.

Luckily MNHQ has deleted several posts which I assume were unpleasant. Thank you for that. I would definitely have found them upsetting to read.

And thank you everyone else for your sensible replies. Much appreciated

My gut obviously tells me it's nothing to worry about; DH thinks the same, but we were somewhat taken aback and just wanted some reassurance.

Ps meant to say - no replies - I assumed nobody wanted to reply - then logged on just now to check and lots of people getting worked up.

I am not a troll. It would be extremely disgusting and horrible if I were; shame on you people for even thinking such a thing.

That's all.

wine where is that information from? Adrenaline is supposed to be an erection killer and one of the main causes of ED. It constricts blood vessels to constrict preventing blood flow.

Grays, have you ever heard of people enjoying a danger shag? Getting turned on by the risk of getting caught? Getting excited because of the risk?
Normally adrenaline will stop an erection, but for some people, a small amount will trigger the excitement that leads to an erection, because it heightens your senses.

Of course I have, but PP saying adrenaline gives people erections isn't correct. There may be a small minority but people are talking about adrenaline incorrectly here without understanding how our nervous system works. The whole danger wank isn't primarily about adrenaline anyway, it's pyschological (apparently). Here we are talking about a little boy who gets an erection when he sees blood and posters are trying to pin point it on adrenaline which I am 100% sure it isn't.

Ive actually just searched the study database I have access to to see if there was any research that backs up what you're saying and cannot find any. Plenty for adrenaline and erectile dysfunction though. But I would honestly love to read anything you have on the matter.

Op, some folk are strange on here. Please try not to worry as said its probably a reaction similar to getting a funny feeling in your tummy. Don't make a big deal out of it and it will pass.

Its goid that yoyr ds can be open with you.

The simplist answer is that he knows that a cut with blood means a kiss, it being cleaned and plaster, which feels nice.

Op I have a six yo ds. Its perfectly natural for this to happen for any reason at all at their age. It is no cause for concern imo. What he is telling you may not be entirely true considering at that age they have a very limited understanding of what is happening to them. Maybe it has happened before but I doubt it is every time or that this will continue. At least he feels comfortable enough to discuss this with you and its best that way. I would rather my ds tell.me than have to hide his feelings and not ask questions. Im sure this will pass.