Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddlers are curious people. The quest for more information often leads these little explorers into uncharted territory, from bugs in the backyard, to Mommy's makeup drawer, to examining their own body parts…even the private ones.
This is completely normal says Joyce Penner, author of Sex Facts for the Family. "Toddlerhood is the stage of sexual development that is particularly associated with genital discovery. Just as 18 month to three year olds poke their fingers in their ears and up their noses, they find their genitals and discover that they feel good to touch."
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