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Sensory discomfort genitals

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Hello,

I wondered if anyone has been in a similar position and has any advice.

My daughter (5) is an autistic ADHDer. She has massive sensory discomfort from clothing generally, but over the last few weeks she is increasingly uncomfortable even when naked.

She has said today she doesn’t like her vulva as there are bits that aren’t flat and flush to her body. 

We have always used correct a anatomical terms and hopefully created a open dialogue about bodies without shame. She just doesn’t like the wet sensation or feel. I’m at a total loss! 

Her self injurious behaviours are getting worse and she has threatened to ‘rip it off’. We have a CAHMS in 3 weeks but thought someone may have experienced the same. 

Thanks 

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  • She might benefit from some distraction from it. That includes not talking about it. What could you/she do to take her mind off it for periods of time?

    Maybe she might like something cool to place there? It will give her a different sensation which might detract from the feelings she has. 
    Is there any redness or anything. Is there the possibility that she has some irritation which is making things worse? Sudocrem perhaps, or a light emollient could be tried for that. 
    The more she touches herself, the more she will aggravate symptoms. Must be so awful for her.

    I haven’t experienced similar, but I do know that my daughter is bothered by many things in the same area.

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  • She might benefit from some distraction from it. That includes not talking about it. What could you/she do to take her mind off it for periods of time?

    Maybe she might like something cool to place there? It will give her a different sensation which might detract from the feelings she has. 
    Is there any redness or anything. Is there the possibility that she has some irritation which is making things worse? Sudocrem perhaps, or a light emollient could be tried for that. 
    The more she touches herself, the more she will aggravate symptoms. Must be so awful for her.

    I haven’t experienced similar, but I do know that my daughter is bothered by many things in the same area.

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