I think most girls will experiment, though they may not be as open about it as boys, Danni. Masturbation is a completely natural extension of the child exploring their bodies. I have read many different opinions on the subject but the main consensus seems to be that it's probably best not to make them ashamed of it by saying that they shouldn't touch themselves there, as 1) they will anyway, because it's pleasurable and therefore positively reinforcing, and 2) because you don't want to make them guilty about that pleasure, and therefore associate sex with guilt.
Just perhaps let her know as she gets old enough to understand that it's not something she should do in front of others Most kids learn that all on their own anyway. You don't see many kids playing with their bits in public beyond 6 or 7.
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