TOUCHING PENIS

[Saroj007]

Dear Doctor
My son is seven years old and he always touch his penis. We tried a lot to stop
this behaviour but he still does that.

Thanks to advise.

Saroj

[skram]

my 7 year old is the same, but the more attention you bring to it, the more likely he is to do it!!
am not sure why they do it but i think its a comfort thing?? he is also at an age when he is discovering his own body and that touching his penis gives him a sense of pleasure!! don't take this the wrong way,he is not about to start getting a bit sexy, its just a natural process

[SuziB]

It's normal for little boys to do this but obviously it depends where and when they are doing it. You need to have a talk with him and say that it isn't ok in front of other people and if you notice him doing it, just quietly remove his hand. I think they get forgetful and down the hand goes again. Eventually, he will grow out of it.

[Drwhoknows]

he will grow out of it later in life, it feels nice to touch his penis so tell him to do it in private as its anon sexual touch.

[afffrt]

Let the child learn about his body. It would help if you allow him to be naked around the house more often.