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Infantilism (paraphilic) is a psychological condition experienced by those whose level of physical maturity has progressed beyond the life-stage of infancy. The defining aspect of this condition is a profound sense of well-being or a great pleasure that becomes associated with various infantile objects and/ or infantile roleplaying.

Infantilists most likely fall in one of two groups: Adult Baby (AB), and Diaper Lover (DL). Adult Babies between the ages of twelve and twenty may also label themselves Teen Babies (TBs). But, while ABs and DLs tend to associate with each other (forming a collective group known as ABDLs), it would be accurate to state that DLs are not necessarily infantilists. The distinction is made that while there is a sexual component to wearing a diaper for a DL, the diaper is not always seen as a symbol of regressing to an infantile state.

Contents [hide]

1 A common object of fixation

2 Some infantilist lifestyles

2.1 Some infantilists' experiments with "adoption"

2.2 Older infantilists' reaching of equilibrium

3 The psychology of infantilism

4 Impact and ramifications

5 Subsets based on age, (TBs and ABs)

6 Subsets based on importance of ageplay, (DLs and ABs)

7 Infantilism and privacy

7.1 Infantilism and privacy for adult infantilists

7.2 Health problems

8 Some interpersonal relationships that incorporate infantilism

9 The significant others (SOs) of infantilists

10 See also

11 External links

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A common object of fixation

Perhaps the most common object of fixation amongst infantilists is the diaper. Most infantilists feel drawn to wear and/or use diapers. The frequency of wearing and/or use ranges from once a year to continuously, varying from individual to individual, and often varying within the same individual from year to year.

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Some infantilist lifestyles

Infantilists usually combine the submission of the baby role with the fetish of diapers, though not all infantilists practice coprophilia or urolagnia. DLs, for example, enjoy wearing diapers without taking the role of an infant, while ABs often prefer such roleplay. Where dominance and submission are involved, the top or dominant plays the role of a parent, caretaker, nursemaid, or babysitter. Some infantilists are also furries, and are generally referred to as Babyfurs.

Some forms of infantilism are purely regressive, without any sexual content. After an individual has reached full maturity, including a fully independent living situation, as well as stabilized in his or her long term sexual role in society, most infantilists report having incorporated certain aspects of sexuality into their infantilism. Though some infantilists have reported not doing so, most adult infantilists agree that their practice of infantilism has had a profound effect on their sexuality, if not having been a direct part of it.

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Some infantilists' experiments with "adoption"

Some infantilists have a fantasy or goal of finding a "mommy" or "daddy" to keep them as babies 24/7, or for the rest of their lives. Such "adoptions" are normally facilitated through the Internet on websites which function much like dating sites. There are message/notice boards with a header and/or a picture and message text describing the person. "Adoption" in the ABDL community does not usually mean singles searching for one another, but can include this. Other less common advertisements feature couples or groups looking for an AB, or an AB looking for either of the two, or other ABs. These types of living situations sometimes develop into lasting friendships and, in addition to infantilism, usually include all of the regular dynamics found in other types of interpersonal relationship.

These types of living situations that attempt to create a 24/7 permanent regression generally last anywhere from a few weeks to two or three years. To date, no cases have been reliably reported of such arrangements lasting longer than this period. (Some fictional cases have been claimed, but these have never stood up to further investigation.) Eventually this type of an arrangement seems to prove to be too much of a financial drain on the "caregiver(s)" and the novelty of it wears off for both the caregiver(s) and the infantilist. Other living arrangements are then made, possibly including a continuation but with a reduction of the periods of regression. On occasion, enactments of this fantasy have received wide publicity and press.

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Older infantilists' reaching of equilibrium

The majority of adult infantilists, after some time, usually reach a state of some type of equilibrium with their infantilist practice. In the majority of cases, this entails job stability, and usually a living situation that is some sort of a compromise between infantilism and normality.

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The psychology of infantilism

In adult psychology and sexuality, infantilism is usually regarded as a type of sexual roleplaying and often viewed as a variation of BDSM. In this variation, the person takes on one or more aspects of the role of a baby. It is a subset of ageplay and often regarded as edgeplay. Infantilism is sometimes acknowledged as an extension of regression, a defence mechanism in which individuals reduce anxiety with an immature reaction.

The phychology of infantilism (and diaper fetishism) is poorly understood. Very few generalizations apply. Many conclusions drawn by professionals are overly broad, and most are based on a complete misunderstanding of the motivations of the fetishists. The task of understanding can be likened to trying to figure out what makes some people like chocolate. It can be seen that not much can be learned about a person based on their desire for chocolate, and not much can be learned about the people who like chocolate by trying to find similarities among them.

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Impact and ramifications

Infantilism is found in nearly all age groups. Most adult infantilists practice infantilism with great discretion, but, in some extremely rare cases, have made attempts to enter the regressive role for an extended period of time, sometimes permanently. In a great majority of individuals, the practice of infantilism is carried out in strict privacy, and in ways that do not conflict with the individual's ability to earn a normal livelihood. Many practicing infantilists have managed to marry, raise a family, and lead a successful career, but some others find divorce and social stigma as a result.

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Subsets based on age, (TBs and ABs)

Infantilism practitioners usually divide themselves between teen babies (or TBs), who begin to practice infantilism between the ages of twelve to twenty, and adult babies (or ABs), who either begin to or continue to practice infantilism at higher ages. For legal reasons adults are limited from discussing sexual aspects with minors, and online communities therefore seek to separate them. Both enjoy shedding the hardships of life and regressing to an earlier time.

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Subsets based on importance of ageplay, (DLs and ABs)

Diaper wearing, for some adults, is a sexual fetish that does not always incorporate the desire to regress in any other way. In such cases, those adults often prefer to be referred to as diaper lovers (DLs). In fact, some who employ diapers only for the purpose of sexual gratification find themselves to be quite surprised when classified together with others who are far more involved in the practice. Likewise, those who, in their practice of infantilism, incorporate strong elements of the desire to otherwise regress often refer to themselves as adult babies (ABs), instead of DLs.

Two subsets worth mentioning are little girls and sissy babies. These two are similar in that the participant likes to be treated as a young girl. For little girls the participant is usually female, and is treated as younger than their actual age (often to the point of being put into diapers as a punishments for "not being grown up enough") Though the age of behavior may fluctuate, even within an individual, many do not consider themselves to be true ABs. However, LGs may have "accidents" and incorporate diapers in to their age-play. This is compounded by a LG's "Daddy", commonly a boyfriend or husband, who is expected to impose discipline, often resulting in "forced" regression to a younger age than is typical of the LG. Sissy Babies are more often male (though some women also enjoy this role). For many the role provides the opportunity to explore the clothing and behaviour patterns they associate with particularly "girly" girls. This commonly means excesses of pink, lace, ribbon, lisped accents, dolls, pouting and other tokens of supposed femininity. This group are more commonly (but again not exclusively) ABs. For some the process of "sissification" can include roleplaying a male role from which they are "transformed" into a baby girl as punishment for misbehaviour or commonly as a result of "accidents" leaving carers with no option but to "Put them back in nappies" or "put them into their sisters clothes while theirs are washed". For others the role starts as and remains constantly one of young or baby girl.

Undoubtedly, the extent and nature of infantilism varies between each individual, and has no black-and-white definitions.

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Infantilism and privacy

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Infantilism and privacy for adult infantilists

For some individuals, it is difficult to discuss one’s private desires with most others, especially when such desires are as uncommon as infantilism. For adult infantilists who have ‘significant others’, the policy of honesty would seem to be the best policy. This is especially true due to the fact that there are certain areas of overlap between infantilism and sexual intimacy in general, and to attempt to separate these two is not only somewhat dishonest to one’s partner, but also to one’s self. This is not to say that one's partner should necessarily be required to hear about all of the details. Only to say that one's partner ought to know that he or she has access to as much information as he or she wants to know, or is comfortable knowing, regarding the practice.

In many cases it has been reported that the children of infantilists, being as naturally inquisitive and nosey as children are, eventually find out about the fact that one of their parents occasionally wears diapers. In such cases, it may be wise to allow the child to know only as much as he or she needs to know, in other words, explaining something like ‘Yes, daddy does have a certain ‘condition’ that makes him have to wear diapers,’ but explaining no more, should the question ever arise. To expose a child to any more than this, is believed to have potentially harmful ramifications for the child, and may even be regarded by some as a form of willful neglect or even abuse of a child.

Some couples that incorporate infantilism into their relationship deliberately choose not to have children, in consideration of their view that they may not be capable of providing an environment for a child where the child could develop 'normally'. Others report successfully raising their children without their children ever being affected by, or knowing, the full extent of their practice of it.

Within the infantilist community there are many who believe that as with homosexuality, it is best to ‘out’ infantilism, or to bring infantilist individuals 'out' into public scrutiny so that the public can be made more aware of infantilism (and eventually more tolerant of it). These people are an increasing majority within the infantilist community.

Fortunately, due to the existence of the Internet, many infantilists have found that they can retain a sufficient level of privacy, while still discussing certain aspects of the practice with other infantilists in various internet forums and bulletin boards.

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Health problems

ABs and DLs are sometimes known to deliberately seek, or incidentally undergo, loss of bowel control or urinary incontinence. While they may accept these conditions willingly and not consider them health problems, there are associated risks. The loss of bowel control can lead to infections in the area or third party infections inflicted onto a partner or bystanders. In urinary and bowel loss, diaper rash can be a common ailment. This also can reduce privacy as diapers are needed in public as well.

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Some interpersonal relationships that incorporate infantilism

Many interpersonal relationships that incorporate infantilism are between friends that have this common interest. Some infantilists form long lasting interpersonal relationships with a (professional) nanny who accepts payment to take care of the infantilist for an agreed period of time. Some have then even reported that such a nanny has eventually become the long term Significant Other of the infantilist. Another common type of interpersonal relationship that incorporates infantilism is the standard husband and wife marital relationship.

Other possible combinations are the ‘wife’ and ‘wife’ relationship which usually incorporates homosexuality, the ‘husband’ and ‘husband’ relationship which also usually incorporates homosexuality, or various threesome relationships where one may play the infantilist role more than the other two.

Generally, amongst younger adult infantilists, the most common type of interpersonal relationship that incorporates infantilism seems to be between two or more infantilists. Amongst older adult infantilists, the most common type of relationship that incorporates infantilism seems to be some form of a marital relationship.

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The significant others (SOs) of infantilists

Many infantilists report having found very nurturing and caring partners, who have supported them and continue to support them in varying ways. In the case of marriage, some spouses participate in role playing, others do not. The nature of the initial informing about, or discovery of, the existence infantilism often sets the tone for the remainder of the relationship.

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See also

Sexual fetishism

Paraphilia

Fetishes (documentary)

Sissy Baby

Diaper Lover

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External links

Understanding.Infantilism.org

Wikifur - Babyfur

What is True Infantilism?

Sissy Becky

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[DollyDiaper]

.................Infantilism

Within the infantilist community there are many who believe that as with homosexuality, it is best to ‘out’ infantilism, or to bring infantilist individuals 'out' into public scrutiny so that the public can be made more aware of infantilism (and eventually more tolerant of it). These people are an increasing majority within the infantilist community.

Fortunately, due to the existence of the Internet, many infantilists have found that they can retain a sufficient level of privacy, while still discussing certain aspects of the practice with other infantilists in various internet forums and bulletin boards...............

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The significant others (SOs) of infantilists

Many infantilists report having found very nurturing and caring partners, who have supported them and continue to support them in varying ways. In the case of marriage, some spouses participate in role playing, others do not. The nature of the initial informing about, or discovery of, the existence infantilism often sets the tone for the remainder of the relationship...............

Sorry to edit your edits (it's too long to quote all of your post) but I found the above particularly interesting.

We've had discussions on these points many times here, especially the last sentence i.e. If, when and how much to tell a potential long-term partner. I believe in openness and honesty, just as long as you believe you trust the person you tell, which I assume must be the case if you're contemplating a lasting relationship.

Didn't the guy who started Wickipedia recently come out and say it was mostly rubbish? Or did I dream that?

Anyway, I think the entry that you've quoted is a pretty good summing up of the subject. But I think I'll go have to go back and read it again to make sure. Thanks, interesting indeed.

D lly

[Morv]

No, he didn't come out and say that. In fact, in a side by side study of the accuracy of their scientific articles, Wikipedia is as accurate as encylopedias like Britannica.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/internet/12/15/wikipedia.ap/

Based on 42 articles reviewed by experts, the average scientific entry in Wikipedia contained four errors or omissions, while Britannica had three.

Of eight "serious errors" the reviewers found -- including misinterpretations of important concepts -- four came from each source, the journal reported.

It goes on to say that certain topics Wikipedia covers better than Britannica, and some Britannica covers better than Wikipedia.

The study that compared them was done by Nature, a peer reviewed academic journal.

[DollyDiaper]

I stand corrected.

I have some very strange dreams.

D lly

[Morv]

We all do. Some of us have had the mishap to have dreamed in a fully annotated, cross referenced format with a context sensitive search feature.

Trust me, dreams of sequence diagrams are actually nightmares.

[Rhezz]

yey im a TB!...:?

[DIAPERPHANTOM]

Took me a while, but I read it all. Most of what was provided I've read before on AB/DL sites including this one. Overall, I thought it was worth reading and informative. Thanks for the post!

[jessm5]

Very good! Looks like someone did their homework.

I especially appreciate that someone outside our community acknowledges that the psychology behind infantilism is very complex. Nothing grinds my gears more than reading articles where the author claims that the reason I like diapers is because of poor parenting (not true) or because I was potty trained too early (Perhaps, but extremely doubtful)

The phychology of infantilism (and diaper fetishism) is poorly understood. Very few generalizations apply. Many conclusions drawn by professionals are overly broad, and most are based on a complete misunderstanding of the motivations of the fetishists. The task of understanding can be likened to trying to figure out what makes some people like chocolate. It can be seen that not much can be learned about a person based on their desire for chocolate, and not much can be learned about the people who like chocolate by trying to find similarities among them.

-Jess