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Yes, it's a pull-up, and he may well wear it over his clothes. But I still find it odd that he chose diapers as the wager in the bet. Was it because he was working to help raise awareness of babies? Or was that just a convenient tie-in? Why not run with a baby bonnet or a pacifier? Of all the things he could have chosen, why a diaper? And I still say that $1000 for someone who would get exposure on a TV station in a major market is a really low threshold. Personally, I would have set the bar a lot higher. -RMS

Every year in Cincinnati they run the Flying Pig Marathon. Only in a city called Porkopolis. But this year, someone who works for the local NBC affiliate has offered to run the marathon in a diaper if people donate $1000. Really, $1000? That's so little that it's a little hard to believe he didn't just want to wear a diaper in public . . . all in the name of charity, of course. Something tells me that Jacob is one of us. He could be on here reading this post right now. Are you him? http://ulocal.wlwt.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=62688&w=223314&d=530461&ac=new -RMS

I think you might have better luck looking for people in surrounding major metro areas, like Cleveland and Akron. Just a thought. -RMS

Nope, it's not a new thing. So far as I know, Depend was the first to come out with the pull-up type of protection for adults, and they've always been called underwear, from day one. -RMS

I sold my house last year and having people find my diapers was a concern. But in the end, if anyone found them during a showing I didn't hear about it. In my last house I kept my reasonably small stash in two boxes in my closet, tucked unobtrusively off to one side. They looked innocent enough and I don't think anyone bothered to look in them. For the most part I think people are respectful of other's privacy. But then again, so what if they find it? What's the worst that could happen? -RMS

Yep, 46 is definitely closer to my age. But Repaid is right about your profile. ;-) -RMS

I might be in for something, some kind of get-together here in the Cincy area. I'm still cautious after all these years, but I might be able to psych myself up for it. -RMS

That is completely awesome. WallaWalla: +1 -RMS

I think the point Toddler was trying to make is that people are too shy about meeting other AB/DLs in real life. But the reality is that most of us are closeted and the revelation that we enjoy wearing diapers would damage our lives beyond repair. Given this, isn't it understandable that we're wary of meeting strangers with unknown agendas? I doubt many of us are rich or famous, but I remember in the 70s and 80s, gay activists would "out" closeted homosexuals for the good of the cause, and in so doing ruin their lives. I don't think any of us wants that either. But that said, I sure do understand the desire to meet with one of your own, face to face. I have done so on one occasion, but I got to know her very well before that happened. It was a great evening, and being able to talk about diapers with someone who really understood was a wonderful thing. Maybe someday I'll get that chance again, but I'll still be very careful. -RMS

No other responses? Seriously? I thought this was a really interesting topic. -RMS

Anyone who has ever loved someone who didn't understand or accept their feelings for diapers has considered quitting. Period. My wife knows about my diapers, but wants nothing to do with them. Fortunately, that's an upgrade from her initial reaction. I have been to a psychiatrist to discuss this, with the express intent of quitting, but thankfully my wife decided that it was better to leave that stress reliever alone. Yes, I have considered quitting diapers lots of times, and even posted my cloth diaper collection up for sale here on DD. -RMS

Seriously, Diamondback? I remember when we were both new here. Is that how you wanted to be treated then? -RMS

Very nice. That's right up there with abusing people and justifying it by saying, "The sooner they learn life's not fair, the better. I'm doing them a favor!" Yeah, very nice. -RMS

Hi, NewGuy. I like this topic, but would first like to say that while gay people no longer have to explain themselves, that's a relatively recent thing. Within my lifetime homosexuality was still seen as evil, deviant behavior and often equated with pedophilia. Sound familiar? People always fear that which they don't understand, and absolutely no one understands diaper fetishes. My wife knows about my fetish and although we talk about it very little, I did have to explain it to her. It went something like this: I don't know why I'm like this. Some people have foot fetishes, leather, latex--I have a thing for diapers. They calm me and make me feel more secure and comforted. Not just comfortable, comforted. They are solace from a brutal world and allow me an indulgence that is solely for me. A psychologist might have a field day with the reasons I have these feelings, and I really don't know if they're nature or nurture. Did I come out wired this way or did something happen in my childhood that made me equate diapers with love? With comfort and caring? I don't know. All I know is that I have a need for diapers that's not physiological, but the emotional need is every bit as real. I hope this goes without saying, but I need to be clear that this has nothing to do with children. There is a whole community of adults who have feelings like I have, though the variation in the feelings and preferences is stunning. Every one of us has wondered where these feelings came from and why we are the way we are. On one hand it's a curse many of us would gladly give up if given an easy solution. The other edge of that sword is that without diapers, it's difficult to feel complete and at peace. Whether we like it or not, it's a part of who we are and that cannot and will not be denied. I know this is unusual, and I'm sorry for dumping this on you like this, but I wanted you to know the whole me, warts and all. This is a part of who I am and I love you enough to share that with you. -RMS

The whole driving thing has been discussed here before, and it seems that I'm not alone in my inability to wet while driving. I can pee sitting at a stop light just fine, but while the car is in motion--even with cruise on--I just can't. Odd, I know. I can't explain it. So I guess I'll have to choose walking. I've been trying to walk in the mornings and lose some of this weight I've been carrying around most of my life, and I could easily wear a diaper then, especially since it's dark. But the problem is that I'd be wearing it for such a short time, since I'd have to take it off before going upstairs to get ready ('cause of the wife). Oh well. At least I have the weekend mornings. Right now I'm swaddled in an Attends Extended Wear, which feel really good. I don't think they're the best diaper, or even a good value, but they do feel nice. -RMS

Man, do I feel your pain, PT. Although my wife knows about my thing with diapers, she wants nothing to do with them and wants no reminders. That means no wearing while she's around. Period. I love her very much, but we're both kind of homebodies, so she never goes anywhere. She's always here, which leaves me little diaper time. Fortunately, she really likes to sleep in on the weekends. ;-) -RMS

I can understand your frustration, Let, and we all get impatient with noobs. But I'll never forget my first posts here, and how thrilling it was to finally be able to say something--anything--about diapers out loud and share with people who understood. The ability to finally open up about something so intensely private and, for many of us, shameful, is intoxicating. I'm just asking for a little understanding for those who want to engage in a new experience, rather than simply reading about someone else's. See what I mean? -RMS

Ha! I have to admit that I was . . . um, surprised. But in context, that's funny stuff. It's like performance art! -RMS

Hey, Sarah. What's up with bogarting my thread the day after I started it? http://www.dailydiapers.com/board/index.php?showtopic=21512 -RMS

Boy, it's been awhile since I've been to a concert, but I don't remember security being all that tight. Are they frisking people nowadays? Even so, I doubt they're going to go "there." I think you're good, and I can't think of a better use for a diaper. Very practical. -RMS

Ha! No, I would not suggest that we shun the topic of diapers on dailydiapers.com. That's why we're here! -RMS

We've all seen it a thousand times: Someone comes on here and posts a question that's been asked before--often many times before. E.g., "What's your favorite diaper?" "How can I tell my girlfriend I like diapers?" "Who have you told about your diapers?" You know the kind I mean. But honestly, after all these years and thousands of threads, there are no brand new topics. So is there really a need to snidely say, "Go find the threads where we've talked about this a thousand times"? I think not. Yes, these questions--as with most topics here--have been addressed before. But just because you've read those threads and are omnicient doesn't mean everyone is. Try to remember back to a time before you knew everything, when you were first exploring this strange new world and these scary and exciting feelings. You didn't want to read what other people had said, you wanted to talk to someone about that thing you couldn't share with anyone else in your life. Remember? So, the new rule is: It's okay to link or direct people to another thread that's relevant to the topic, but it's not okay to say, "This has been done before, go find it." Can we agree on that? -RMS

I'm with Messyman on this one. I have said many times here that having a diaper fetish isn't something I chose and I would love to get rid of it. It's an impediment in my marriage and, true to its definition, a fixation that takes up entirely too much of my mental and emotional bandwidth. I spend too much time here and on other boards, and looking for new places to buy diapers, both online and near me. My life would only improve without diapers. That said, however, the tricky thing about a fetish is that it brings you an irrational amount of joy. There is nothing in the world like wearing a diaper, and feeling the warmth embrace you as you wet, and the secret you have as you wear and wet out in the real world. I recently found a medical supply store near where I work, and they have given me samples and we've spent time talking about what makes a good diaper and what I'm looking for. That's just so incredibly exciting for me, to finally be able to talk with someone openly about the object of my desires. They think I'm incontinent, of course, but I still have a lot of knowledge to share. In a few days I'll get a call from them saying that some new samples are in and I'll go in and get them, try them at home, and then go back and offer my review. I would give a lot not to have this very, very, very unusual fetish, but the other side of the coin is that I love it so. And that is the trap. -RMS

Well, okay, I'll chime in here as the voice of the minority. As hard as I have tried on a couple of occasions, I simply cannot wet my diaper while driving. And it's not the position, since I can easily pee while sitting anywhere else, and I can pee as soon as I stop for a light or to park. No problem there. I honestly don't know why I can't pee while driving, but I sure can't. Bummer. -RMS

Because he can't make a fist. -RMS