9 yr old daughter needs help to stop masturbating

[happyhelp]

My daughter is very distraught over the frequent need to stimulate her genitals. Sometimes she just pushes down on the "area" with her fist and other times she just rubs it. She says it is a tickling sensation that occurs prior to the stimulation and it sends a signal to her to "rub" her genitals to get rid of this tickling sensation. She does not find anything about this behavior as gratifying and she begs me to help her find a way to stop the tickling sensation that overcomes her genitals which cause her to rub or press down on genitals. Is there medication or is it a urinary problem or has she damaged her urethra with all of the rubbing? I would like to take her to a pediatrician but I cringe at the thought being bounced around from one specialist to another and not getting anywhere.


This discussion is related to 7 year old girl who masterbates at school.

[coyanbetty]

My daughter is 9 yrs old and doing this to but at school.  I have told her not to do this in public.  But she still did.  I made appointment with pschologist today and what else do i do.  Im so upset over this people/parents will tell there children not to be friends with my daughter.  They will tell there kids that im daughter is nasty.  But i know she is just exploring but your know how other people talk. But if you have any advice for me i would appreciate.  Thank you betty