FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Preadolescence, Masturbation, Orgasm
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Age categories overlap because not all develop at same pace. Male fetuses have erections and during first few weeks of life. Smiling while changing diapers: doesn"t necessarily signify interest in sex. Masturbation typical for infant and young children (may start early as 5) Masturbation to orgasm is rare until 2nd year. Most do not purposely masturbate to orgasm as means of sexual gratification until adolescence. Ability to identify oneself as a boy/girl. May play doctor, show curiosity (wanting to take showers with parents) Investigate other children"s genitals, hug, kiss, climb on top of them . Begin to learn basic rules of privacy. May hold hands and have strong attachment, but doesn"t involve explicitly sexual feelings. May show genitals to one another (same-sex) and handle other genitals: doesn"t foreshadow adult sexual orientation. May have awareness that not everyone is heterosexual. Typically form relationships with same sex (larger network of friends) Sexual urges experienced, but may not emerge until adolescence.