Is it normal for young boys to get erections?

[emma2395]

i have been babysitting and i have noticed erections with the boys, and sometimes they touch their penis, is this normal?

[TheorionMage]

ABSOLUTELY.
In fact a very disquieting anthropological phenomena which
cultural Sociologists found was... pragmatically it has been observed
that among certain native Afrikkans tribes, mothers pragmatically
quiet fussy male babies genitals orally!
And its not just male children whom engage in physical tactile self-pleasuring.
I personally have witnessed 2-7 yr old females grinding their Vulva's clitoris
on furniture and stuffed animals and humping pillows.

I recall my own first conscious erection at age five, after happily sliding around
nude within a satin-covered comforter.
I delighted in the sensation of a kind of nervous sensitivity as I grew tumescent.
In the subsequent year at a neighborhood 4th of July celebration,
I stood entranced at 6 years old
when a young Chanteuse sultrily sung "Around the World in Eighty Days'
dressed EXACTLY like 'Jessica Rabbit' in a sequined strapless gown with
copious cleavage and a clearly 'inspirational' thigh-high side slit. Yes,
I got 'wood'! ... I had no idea what to DO with it, but I'd have been happy
to have learned!

Since then, twice in my lifetime in my 30's, I've been innocently 'propositioned'
once by a 5yr old girl and another occasion by a 7 yr old girl... in
the presence of BOTH the girl's mothers AND my Wife!

They candidly were squirmingly grinding in my lap and
asked their parent if I could 'nap' with them.

When their mothers obviously denied their request,
they next asked if I could 'nap' with their mothers!
One even attempted to show my spouse out their home's door
while having me remain!

NEVER doubt, that little girls mentally 'mature'
FAR earlier than little boys! ~

[ohshee]

Yes when I was younger and even to this day that happens to me I even remember having these two babysitters it would make you feel something and I couldn't help touching myself and now thinking back at it there was one of the girls I think she'd caught me many times because for some reason every time that that would happen you would want to wrestle with me and she was stronger than me so she would roll me over on top of her or she would get on top of me I think one time when she babysitting me we had this like little kids pool if you bring over a bathing suit and we would swim around together and stuff and then she would want to wrestle inside the water inside the pool and then when we got out she's going to do the same thing but I know one time when we are out of the water she paid me and then she set up on me and I could swear my shorts went up and my dick was sticking out because when she sat on me I could just see a different look in her eyes I don't really know if she was doing anything with you always move her hips really fast on me and I would always have a hard on and I know you trying to fight her to get her off me cuz I didn't want her to feel it

[SamA_nold]

Yeah. They're just exploring and learning about their bodies. Girls do the same, minus the erections part 🤔

[emma2395]

its not a sexual thing at all?

[SamA_nold]

How old are the kids? Usually, children explore their bodies from 1-5, and after that, that's when social customs will start playing a part in preventing such actions. Sometimes kids may find that a certain action causes them to feel pleasure, but for younger kids, toddlers and such, it's more of a "this feels good" rather than a "I want to have sex"

[emma2395]

the boy i was babysitting the other day is 5 and he was playing with his penis, i was kind of shocked. i guess it causes pleasure even for a boy whos 5?

[SamA_nold]

Yes. Children can still experience pleasure as adults do, but the thing is that they are not yet mentally able to comprehend what exactly they are doing

[emma2395]

when they play with their penis should i ignore it and let him explore?

[SamA_nold]

Not necessarily. While it is natural for kids to explore, you should help them learn that there is an appropriate time and place. Tell them that if they want to do that, they should ask their parents. You wouldn't want to be accused of anything if you tried forcing them to stop or letting him continue. Don't reprimanded or punish them, but use positive reinforcement to distract and encourage them in a different direction

[emma2395]

ok ill ask his parents if they are ok with it 😊

[Wiggitywack]

I think it’s totally normal, I’d just keep an eye on him closely to make sure he doesn’t hurt himself while masturbating

[emma2395]

@Wiggitywack what ways can he hury himself?

[Wiggitywack]

Can you DM me?

[loves2learn]

Very very normal. Means they parts are in working order. My boys get lots of erections too.

[emma2395]

awee cute how old are your boys?

[loves2learn]

They are elementary age. :)

[emma2395]

even tugging or rubbing their penis is normal?

[loves2learn]

@emma2395 very normal. They are just exploring their bodies. If you see him doing that maybe suggest he go to his bedroom.

[JackMackity]

I started masturbating around 7 or 8. Is that their age Emma? Do your boys masturbate @loves2learn

[loves2learn]

@jackmackity not that I know of. Wouldn’t bother me if they did that in private. Normal.

[Hawner]

It is normal, don't worry about it.

[SnakeBoop]

You need q quick talk with the parents so they can explain to the kids to stop touching their genitals while you're in the house.

But erections happen basically from birth (just before they tend to pee) so normal.

[ChrisMaster69]

Yeah they can actually have them in the womb.

https://www.healthline.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/surprising-facts#1

Boys are literally born horny (j/k) but can get erections all the time.

we also view then as great pointing sticks when wandering around naked at a young age.

I think it can be a sort of deciding factor in when boys start wearing swimming trunks, shorts etc when in house or at beach etc.

I am pretty sure I was told off for showing babysitter my erections.

For most of our early life, they just have a life of their own, and then in later life they do most of our thinking.

[Red_Arrow]

It is normal.

[summiter]

How old are they? At any rate it is very normal. Once they reach puberty they will get boners many times a day, sometimes for no reasons. 99% of young guys will masturbate frequently ( but they will never admit it) to help ease things.

[emma2395]

i babysit kids usually 4-8 years old

[annaz212]

Yes, totally normal. It's not necessarily sexual.

[emma2395]

ah okay, i was worried at first it was a sexual response but its good to know its not😊

[Dazed0N0Confused]

Incredibly normal.

[Leavesbound]

Yes, toddlers as young as 18 months have been known to get erections and touch themselves. I suggest ignoring it unless they do it in front of people then a gentle redirection of activities is in order.

[oliver4love]

Yes, I have erection before puberty when suddenly accidentally I say a female relative naked but at that time I don't know why my penis get erection hard and straight

[emma2395]

really? seeing her naked caused that even before puberty?

[oliver4love]

Yes more I don't share here, you message me or can I message you privately

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Pitching a tent is completely normal especially around a fox.

[EmmaMary]

Completely normal.

[emma2395]

do you have boys of your own?

[EmmaMary]

Yes I do.

[emma2395]

how often do they get erections or touch it? is it like a non sexual exploration?

[EmmaMary]

Sorry that's not for discussion here.

[MalesGOD1]

Once a male discovers his penis he never wants to stop playing with it EVER and yes even newborns get erections and they even produce seminal fluid but rarely do they have orgasms that's a few SHORT years away yet.

[slatyb]

Totally normal.

[Sarahr123]

Sometimes it is random and nothing to do with sexual arousal or attraction

[InfobotLives]

You give off seriously creepy vibes 👌

[LiamSawyer]

It perfectly normal for young boys to get elections, even male babies. My earliest recollection of getting elections was when I was around two or three, I accidentally discovered masturbation when I was five, not that I knew what I was doing but I knew it sure felt good. From five on I would masturbate every night and I always achieved an orgasm but without ejaculation. I didn't start ejaculating until I was around 12 or 13. Depending on how old these boys are you babysit it may be your attractive and sexy appearance that's giving them erections although they are probably innocent in regards to it.

[emma2395]

orgasms at 5? is that normal?

[LiamSawyer]

Sorry, auto correct turned my erections into elections... lol. Sure, orgasms are common for both young boys and girls once they discover their pleasure spots.

[emma2395]

wow i didn't know even orgasm was possible! is it okay for kids to do that?

[LiamSawyer]

Well, they need to understand that it's a private thing to be done alone in their bedroom. At first they may be too young to grasp that idea. Myself, I somehow instinctively knew I should do it only when in bed a night.

[emma2395]

the boys have been doing it on the couch right next to me during movies

[josephinelcajon]

If he did not I think he was a girl. Perfectly normal.

[Dargil]

It was for me.

[Miah02]

Actually yes.
As young as a baby.
Heard people say they have changed they baby diapers and they had a little hard on.

[AlexanderAnttila]

If people keep asking stupid questions like this I'm going to evolve into some sarcastic Dr. House character soon.

[Dazed0N0Confused]

I've been a sarcastic Dr. House character since i was in elementary school. Im too far gone lol