2 yo daughter constantly masturbating Part II - Epic fail

[goddessofdawn]

She only eats whole organic foods. Fruit, veg, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken & eggs. No junk, no processed anything, no cereal... so it can't be 160b because we don't eat processed foods.

[Arcadia]

Is she unwell otherwise? If she is getting sick, she might be seeking the comfort/distraction. My dd has just come down with the flu but she was speaking in one word sentences and melting down constantly earlier in the week, so I can see she obviously wasn't well.

I was a compulsive masturbator as a child. I used to constantly get into trouble. Even at preschool (hahaha especially when I showed another girl how to do it!)

She will grow out of it. I would ignore it and when she does it, just take her hand away gently and distract. If she is persistent tell her it's for the bedroom thanks and if she's still persistent move her there physically.

I would wait a week and see if it's not illness related. A trip to the gp might help rule out thrush or an infection too.

Good luck!

[Rumpleteaser]

Kids touch themselves because it feels nice. DS1 spent about 6 months constantly touching himself when he was in the early stages of toilet training and wasn't wearing a nappy. I wouldn't pay it too much attention. DS1 is now 4 and will still occasionally touch himself, I just tell him now that it is something to be done in private. I never made a big deal over it and now he hardly ever does it. DS2 is about to start going through this stage, I have found him putting his hand down his nappy.

[Santosha]

She only eats whole organic foods. Fruit, veg, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken & eggs. No junk, no processed anything, no cereal... so it can't be 160b because we don't eat processed foods.

Bummer. I mean awesome... great to hear that she has such a brilliant diet. Just a shame in that it can't be attributed to something as simple as that.

Ummm.... next thoughts:
Is she 'sensory seeking' in any other ways? Does she go looking for rough and tumble play, deep pressure (being squashed under things, lots of big squeezy hugs...), loud noises, particular types of touch, taste, sounds or smells?

Has she had any big changes in her life or anything else that could be driving a stress response?

[goddessofdawn]

She does ask for rough & tumble play, but not the other things... Why? Do you think she has some kind of disorder?

No changes or stress.

[Trillian]

I'd be worried that she could make herself sore or introduce infection. I'm guessing you make sure she washes her hands etc often? I don't have a solution for you though sorry, it sounds extremely frustrating for you.