Anyone read what "Samantha" said about learning to masturbate early. Essentially, doing so means you'll have a better sex life? Story link here.
She said: "Experimenting at an early age would have provided me with a basis for a more fulfilling sexual relationship."
Given that, do you see yourselves as moms giving that talk to your kids?
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Self discovery is key. I
Self discovery is key. I believe that if a child "discovers" this on their own you should not make it a negative. I have always told my son (started at young age) "if you are going to play with it go in your own room" and after a few giggles all would stop. Now, my son disappears to his room and I don't follow or question. I always knock and wait to be invited (he knows this would stop if he ever gave us reason to not trust).
Again, self discovery is key because I am not going to initiate that topic. Kids have to grow up to quickly as it is, now we are supposed to burden them with another adult issue because they might thank us in the future, no thanks.....
If my child asked, I would,
If my child asked, I would, of course, answer questions. I'd also tell him/her that I think it's fine -- in private. I can't see myself introducing the topic.
I'm not sure I buy that masturbating early has an impact on how good one's sex life will be.
Dad will take this one...but
Dad will take this one...but I think it is good to talk to your child about masturbation, not just for sexual purpose, but because it will help with any shame or guilt they may be having......embarrest...I am sure...but at least they can walk away from the subject without shame .
I am also glad she talked about this because in general most ladies shy away from the subject.
That is a really tough one.
That is a really tough one. I'm not sure I buy into all of it. I am more than happy to chat when it's actually time to be sexually fulfilled. At 8, ummm no.
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Hum, I'm really not too sure
Hum, I'm really not too sure on this one. I think depending on the age would depend if I talk about it or not. When it's time to talk about the birds and the bees, perhaps. But I do still have some time to think about it..thank goodness!
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Um, no.
Um, no.
Ms. M