PSYC 3760H Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Orgasm, Preadolescence
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Lack of systematic data on normal childhood sexuality. Must be a baseline of what is normal of sexuality. First intimate relationship for most is with mother. Boys begin genital play at 6-7months while girls begin at. 71% of boys and 43% of girls touched own genitals (3-6) By 4 or 5, children"s sexuality becomes more social. Children engage in sex play as a safe rehearsal for adults activities. First reports of sexual attraction - age 10. 42% of boys and 20% of females report masturbation to. 80% of boys and 48% of girls have masturbated to orgasm by 12.