FRHD 2100 Chapter 12: Chapter 12

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Distance Ed

Document Summary

Infancy: the search for the origins of human sexuality. Evidence of vaginal lubrication in girl infants has been reported. Pelvic thrusting is observed in infant moneys, apes and humans may be expression of affection and is observed in infants 8 to 10 months old. Babies show behaviours resembling orgasm as young as 4 months for girls and 5 for boys. Masturbation is typical and may start as early as 5 months but orgasm is rare until the second year. Children develop curiousities as early as 12 to 15 months. Genital play does not start until age 2 usually no cause for concern. Children raised in lesbian families develop normal identities and roles (gender), develop normal peer relationships, have normal emotional adn behavioural development, have fewer issues regarding sexuality and aren t more likely to grow up gay. Masturbation is common and normal, occurring in atleast 20% of children. Playing doctor is common and playing sex with barbies is common.