Like most things that are frowned on by society, people don't tend to advertise or even admit that they practice any kind of so-called "deviant behaviour". This probably isn't the average person's interest, and I think I can safely say that most would consider it a little gross. But who is to say what is normal and what isn't? "Normal" is just a matter of opinion, not fact! What is normal for one person, community or society is not necessarily for another.
I have heard of this type of "exploration" more than once. It can be a one-off act, based on spur-of-the-moment inquisitiveness (say, like trying out an unusual object), or a deliberate interest in full-blown Beastiality. It most certainly is not restricted to kids! Again, I suspect both are not as unusual as some would (like to) believe; you might be amazed at what is going on behind your neighbours closed curtains - or maybe not!
Regarding what is normal:
Is this commonly accepted practice in our society? - no!
Would we want to encourage kids to carry out this specific type of self-discovery? - no!
Is it normal or healthy for kids to self-explore? - absolutely yes!
Will they find all kinds of weird and wonderful ways of carrying out that discovery? - you bet, and good for them as long as they enjoy it!
If you look again at your last (quoted) sentence, you kind of answered your own question! If everything "is wonderful with no complications" be mighty grateful that she is as self-aware as she is. There are a lot of relationships out there suffering terribly, with one or both partners sexually frigid as a result of being subjected to what our society calls a "normal" (read "close-minded") upbringing.
ItalStall
Posted: 30 Sep 21:01