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I am 11 years old. I think that I have a problem. When I rub up against the blankets in bed it feels really good. I told a friend about it and she said I was weird. Is there something wrong with me?


Answer

No, there's nothing wrong with you. What you are talking about sounds very normal and not weird at all.

You are simply enjoying a form of masturbation or self pleasuring. These feelings are a normal part of developing sexually. Sometimes people like to touch, stroke or rub the vagina or penis. This is called masturbation. Rubbing against the blanket will give the same sensation and is a perfectly healthy part of enjoying your sexuality. It cannot hurt you to masturbate. Some people like to masturbate and some don't. It's a personal thing, as long as it is done in private and in a place where you feel comfortable, it's absolutely fine.

Further reading:
Puberty Girl



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