4 year old girl crossing legs for pleasure or problem?

[Just Checking]

I recently noticed that my four year old girl has been crossing her legs while lying down and wiggling around a lot.  When I ask if she has to go potty, she says no.  I also noticed that she often tucks her blankey or a little pillow down between her legs at night, and I suppose she is doing the same type of rocking and wiggling around.  I suspected a possible rash or something, as if she might be itching herself, but nothing seems to be the matter.  Could she have a bladder or yeast infection of some sort?  Is this just for pleasure (I read about other preschooler girls bouncing on the edge of their chairs, etc...).  That is almost what it seems like to me.

She is most definately not abused in any way and I don't feel that it is a stress or tension type behavior.  She has been going to daycare for a couple days a week and I'm wondering if she might have seen this from another child at school (they nap on cots).  

Should I discuss this with her or let is pass?

[Girl221]

This is what actually happen to me when i was young. I always felt so good when i crossed my legs and lift it up. Yes its masturbation. And im 23 and hard for me to get an orgasm during actual sex or even roleplay. So i can only reach the orgasm by doing that

[Paxiled]

That's a psychological problem most likely, or else you haven't been with someone who truly floats your boat emotionally or truly knows all about the magic button.  A lot of times people discover something that really really turns them on, and if they don't do that, they're just not that turned on.  

[Morgan_faithh11196]

I actually did this very young. I remember being taken to the doctor and given creams for the vaginal area. But it’s masterbation... once my mom found out what I was doing she would stop me whenever she seen me doing it. However, I am 23 today and still do it this way. I have been sexually active but have not been able to achieve an Orgasm with normal sex or foreplay. Just something to keep in mind.

[specialmom]

I hope that resolves for you.  I would think a loving and good partner will be able to help you have a normal sex life down the road.  good luck

[Just Checking]

I guess I need to pay closer attention to the times when she does this...but I have noticed it while she is casually watching cartoons, too.  Thanks for the comment:)

[abhibhi]

I have seen this happening with my daughter too. Similar symptoms. She says she is unable to control the urge to cross her legs. She says it feels good for her when she crossed her legs. I can't understand is this a disorder and going to have any serious consequences.

[jdtm]

One other possibility - this behaviour could result from stress.  Our child did this type of behaviour when she was under duress - I assume it was a soothing behaviour for her.