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Is A Child Capable Of Erections Before Female Playmates?

My 5 year old grandson just told me a gross thing was happening to him. It was penile erection. Apparently it happened before in front of his female playmates and they told him it was gross. I told him that it was nothing to worry about that sometimes it happens and to ignore it. Was this the right thing to do?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Erection in kids, especially babies are just uncontrolled reactions of a healthy nervous system and parents need not worry about them.

So there is no reason for parents to believe that the erection is a result of sexual stimulation.

Priapism is when your child has an erection that lasts 4 hours or longer. The erection may occur without stimulation.

Your child's penis may be dark red or purplish. Priapism is usually painful and can lead to permanent tissue damage.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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Is A Child Capable Of Erections Before Female Playmates?

Hello, Erection in kids, especially babies are just uncontrolled reactions of a healthy nervous system and parents need not worry about them. So there is no reason for parents to believe that the erection is a result of sexual stimulation. Priapism is when your child has an erection that lasts 4 hours or longer. The erection may occur without stimulation. Your child s penis may be dark red or purplish. Priapism is usually painful and can lead to permanent tissue damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist