Two monozygotic twin sisters who were 11 months old were presented with atypical behavior that worried their parents. It was learned that one of the twins had these complaints for the last 2'A months and that 4 weeks later, the same complaints began in the other twin. It was learned that they pulled their legs toward their abdomens while sitting, rubbed their own legs together, and groaned, and in the meanwhile, they had facial flushing and sweating, whereas afterward, they calmed down. It was also learned that this cycle was repeated after a while and that they abandoned these movements when their parents distracted them. Physical examination of the twins was normal. No signs of diaper dermatitis were found. The twins were diagnosed with infantile masturbation (IM). Behavioral therapy and advices were recommended. Masturbation is a form of gratification developed by movements like rubbing and stroking genital organs or tightening lower extremities to create pubic pressure. IM is a self-stimulation behavior.
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