What Would You Do If...

[Autiesaurus]

If being an ABDL were a perfectly normal hobby, the same as fishing, say, or hiking or collecting baseball cards.  If you could go out in full ABDL gear - paci, diaper, onesie, shortalls, etc. - and have no one bat an eye, what kinds of activities would you do?

For me, I'd spend a lot of time outdoors.  Going to parks and playing on the equipment, going camping with other ABDLs, going to movies and getting the biggest soda they had, just because I know I won't have to get up to go to the bathroom and miss part of the film.

If being ABDL were normal, I bet there would be a lot more places that catered to us.  Like now we have dance clubs and fishing permits and shooting ranges for people who are into that kind of stuff, I bet we'd have adult preschools where you could drop in and play with other ABs and be taken care of by the "teachers", specialized premium AB gear stores where you could go to buy the highest quality diapers and baby clothes, or ABDL retreats up in the mountains where you could run around in just a onesie or shirt and diaper and be totally relaxed.

Sigh, I wish being ABDL were normal, I'd be able to talk about my hobby to anyone and not have them think I was weird.  Right now I just keep quiet and seem like a rather dull person, because I can't talk about the things that really interest me and make me happy.

[Cute_Kitten]

I'd love to have a fully enclosed, very private and blocked from outside view backyard with an adult-sized playset/ swing set.  could play on it in just a shirt/ diaper or onesie! ?

[AbabeBill]

Playing out in the yard is a biggie to me. I’d love to get out there, and play with my cars and trucks again. 
A trip to Disney would be fun too! 

[babypb]

...first thing I'd do is bicycle WITHOUT shorts on over my diapers. Would go to the local gym WITHOUT shorts over my diapers. The one thing I would absolutely never, ever do is involve children or a minor and I know that you said that this would be IF it were accepted by mainstream, but part of a big problem would be children. They would/could see us dressed ABDL and they wouldn't know or think what it is about. Wouldn't ever want them to, wouldn't be fair to them.

[diaperguy85]

honestly... not an awful lot lol

i'd simply wear more often and wear a lot more out and about. hang out in my diaper more on the porch, around friends, family, go to work, i'd get the mail in just t-shirt and diaper, hang out by the firepit, drink beer, do pretty much what i do usually, just in a diaper

but all said, i think this world might see it as a "whatever and who cares" kinda thing, but some modestly and boundaries are still encouraged. going out to dinner in just a onesie (even if it is a polo shirt one!) and diaper would be frowned upon, kinda similar to going to a fancy place in just an old t-shirt and torn, ratty jeans or strolling down the street in your underwear. i feel that diapers would be considered a form of underwear in this world, and strutting about main street in nothing but a diaper would be considered indecent exposure.

of course, as autie said, there would be places where you could enjoy said activities (honestly, shooting skeet in a t-shirt and diaper is a dream of mine! lol) while clad in simply your diaper and shirt (if desired), like nudist resorts/colonies/beaches/etc only with diapers, toys and blankies. escorts and ladies/men of the evening would regularly give caregiver and caregiver-dom services. the seemingly quite desperate, emotionally and sexually frustrated/horny online population would more than likely shrink significantly, if not nearly vanish entirely. incontinence and diaper dependency cases would probably rise significantly, straining disposable diaper manufacturing to keep up with demand, and filling our landfills with literal bio-hazard waste. as a result, cloth diapers would probably be as popular, if not even more popular than disposables, especially in today's more environmentally conscious public. washing machines and dryers may be designed larger and more powerful to handle the loads of cloth diapers, and detergents would rise to meet new expectations of cleanliness and fabric preservation. everyday fashion would change to accommodate the significantly more absorbent underwear, and not just in an AB kind of way of bright colors and fun prints. pants would have a more fuller cut around the crotch region to facilitate bulk, hell, men might widely adopt the classic and wonderful kilt in this world! pants, kilts, dresses, etc would probably be treated with scotch guard or other moisture repelling additives to protect from leaks and stains. infrastructure would be different. in addition to men's and women's and family bathrooms, changing rooms and/or stalls would have to be added to buildings and codes. certain cosmetics, powders and perfumes/colognes/body sprays could be more geared to odor neutralization, instead of just a cover up (those would be still around, too, but perhaps just stronger and differently scented aimed at the ABDL crowd). 

i could really go on and on, speculative thought and design intrigues me so much  

[~Brian~]

8 hours ago, Autiesaurus said:

If being an ABDL were a perfectly normal hobby, the same as fishing, say, or hiking or collecting baseball cards.  If you could go out in full ABDL gear - paci, diaper, onesie, shortalls, etc. - and have no one bat an eye, what kinds of activities would you do?

@Autiesaurus

Being an AB or a DL or an AB/DL or a Furry or a Mommy or a Daddy is part of the lifestyle.  I think most of the problem stems from an erroneous belief that being any of these makes you a pedo or a sick person or whatever, and people frown on things they don't believe are "mainstream" or they don't understand.  There is NOTHING wrong with being any of these, its just that in most situations you have to run "under the radar" because the world may frown on the lifestyle and put us down.  If I could do it, and be accepted, I may do it, but the problem is, for EVERY person who thinks its "OK" or "acceptable" to do these things, there are those that still think that doing these things, and enjoying the lifestyle is "wrong" or "twisted" or "strange" or something else, and they would also associate pedophilia with the AB/DL lifestyle, when it is NOT!

I am sure that Mikey ( @DailyDi )  or @Elfy and others that have been at this a LOT longer than I have could tell you stories about people who think incorrectly what being an AB/DL means, and what it actually MEANS - It's NOT and has NOTHING TO DO with Children - PERIOD - but people think that because they don't understand that!  It is something that consenting Adults do to "play" and feel young, and do things that make them feel younger, by allowing them to live in "littlespace" with consenting adults and they can AGE PLAY, and ACT young, and FEEL young. or feel safe and protected.  I may have "oversimplified the definition" but I am sure that someone can and will add more, or correct me if I am wrong.

(perhaps @rosalie.bent has other thoughts, but that's the way I understand it)

 

8 hours ago, Autiesaurus said:

If being ABDL were normal, I bet there would be a lot more places that catered to us. 

Being AB/DL is NORMAL - It is as normal as me having Cerebral Palsy, and dealing with it daily.  I've had CP all my life, and its all I know, so I live it.    Being AB/DL is a Lifestyle that, because of NOT being fully understood, has been there, but you really can't parade around and say "Hey, I'm a AB/DL and I am proud", and start parading around in your Diapers, Pacis and Onesies, because people STILL may NOT accept the lifestyle, and as such, you have to be EXTREMELY Careful - because people can take it the wrong way, and cause trouble for you.  I am sure that to people like @DailyDi and @Elfy and others, that living the lifestyle they do is considered "normal" because they do it every day - I think if you like diapers or baby items or doing those things, that it stems from something in childhood that you feel makes you or made you HAPPY so those things are "hard wired" into your brain, and are with you for the duration.  If you have the feelings, its a pretty good BET that you always have had them, but may have learned to "surpress them", and something that happens in your life may trigger the feelings, and they are NOT going anywhere!  There are a lot more places that cater to us and our lifestyles, but remember, there is a risk in coming out to the wrong people, so you may NOT want to do that to the wrong people - the RIGHT people are OK, but you still have to be careful that your secret is not exposed and that you are are NOT "outed" without wanting to be - THIS can be a MAJOR problem if someone finds out that you are AB/DL or wear/use diapers, and it results in unintended dire consequences. (As Happened to ME)

8 hours ago, Autiesaurus said:

Sigh, I wish being ABDL were normal, I'd be able to talk about my hobby to anyone and not have them think I was weird.  Right now I just keep quiet and seem like a rather dull person, because I can't talk about the things that really interest me and make me happy.

I think that as long as Daily Diapers is here, you will be able to talk about your "Hobby/LifeStyle" with others.  This is because there are a LOT of us that live the lifestyle(s) that we choose, and we are all consenting ADULTS, and the Admins and Mods here set up the RULES the way they did to make sure they comply with the laws where the server is based.  The reason for being STRICT is to keep everyone safe, and to make sure that we don't break the law.  You should NOT worry that you will not be able to discuss the lifestyle, as it has been around, probably as long as the LGBTQ+ movement and I think the ONLY thing that is different now, is that LGBTQ+ is now "accepted" as mainstream, while the AB/DL Lifestyle(s) are not considered "mainstream" but people still life the lifestyle, and because of this, you have to weigh whether you are going to "introduce your hobby to others" or keep it between close friends who you TRUST and play with - You should practice discretion when deciding when/how/who you introduce it to, but remember:

Being AB/DL is NORMAL

Being AB/DL is NORMAL

Being AB/DL is NORMAL

 

8 hours ago, Autiesaurus said:

what kinds of activities would you do?

 

What would I do?: Probably have a Pretty Girl put me in Thick diapers, dress me up, and run me around doting on me, taking care of me, and doing fun things with me, and because of my disability, no one would find it strange, because people expect those with disabilities to wear diapers.  Might as well have FUN, Right?

 

Do not worry!  Enjoy, Rinse, Reread, and Repeat the above 3 lines

Brian

 

Edited July 14, 2020 by ~Brian~
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[Kittycat79]

Is ABDL "Normal"? I guess this all comes down to individual perception. ABDL can be a lifestyle or it can be a sexual fetish, and for many people it is both. As a lifestyle it is very alternative and like most very alternative lifestyles is seen as weird by a section of society. It probably always will be. In cases where it is a sexual fetish, it is really no different to other sexual fetishes. So for example, getting aroused by being treated like a baby or wearing a diaper is no stranger than getting aroused by wearing latex, being tied or getting covered in jelly for example. 

Like any alternative lifestyle ABDL is the victim of ignorance. So, many people assume that in the first case this is always a sexual fetish, and secondly a sexual fetish for children......even though we know this is incorrect in both cases. It's a bit like someone assuming that a 250lb biker covered in tattoos is a violent thug. In actual fact he may be a great guy who does charity work. It is just ignorance. 

Would it be nice to be accepted as mainstream? I guess so. But I'm so old that I remember in my teen years when there was not only no ageplay community, but no actual way of finding out about ABDL or even if there were others into this. I think for my first ten years I thought I was the only one, until I saw someone wearing a diaper in a porn mag. So in my opinion our community is blessed to have come a long long way.

Hugs

Katie xx

 

[Joey_AB_DL]

For me, just my normal life, but in diapers and not trying or worrying about hiding it.  No concerns about the tell-tale crinkle, or diaper sticking out of top of your shorts/pants. 

Like others, I enjoy running around in just a diaper or diaper & T-shirt.  I would like the freedom to do that in my own space of course.

Finally, it would be a lot of fun to be able to buy your favorite diapers in public.  Either your favorite AB/DL diapers or even mainstream baby diapers in adult sizes (a dream for most AB/DL's of course). 

Ah... to dream a "little" dream. 

Joey

[LittleNicole]

think id just like to play on some swings and climbing frames, maybe go to the beach and build sand castles, although i happily do the last one now when i go on holiday, just not with my pacifier

[22k5]

everyone's basically said everything but here's my take

me and my husband will get the toilet out of the house and be 24/7 and probably replace it with a changing table  if there was a majority community or town then we could probably move there it always has been a stupid fantasy of mine to walk into a ABDL store an just buy what we need instead of going online and waiting for it to come would cut down on the stress of keeping inventory. the rest would be us just enjoying each other's company and not worrying about what others think anymore

 

[ValentinesStuff]

nor·mal

/ˈnôrməl/

 

adjective

1. 1.

   conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

   "it's quite normal for puppies to bolt their food.

noun

1. 1.

   the usual, average, or typical state or condition.

   "her temperature was above normal."

Definitions from Oxford Languages

 

So normal? Not really. But then again neither is fishing, running, camping or any of the other things that people do. 

 

The real question is: "Is it wrong?" And the answer to that is a resounding NO! (Unless you are hurting someone.)

[BabyRob85]

For me (as well as being 14/7) I would enjoy the simple aspect of telling my family/friends or co-workers that 'I am just nipping to change my diaper and I will be back in a minute', the simple things. Somebody asking 'I think you have messed yourself'. I am lucky to be able to walk into a warehouse/shop front and purchase ABU diapers, but it would be nice to go to an actual shop without looking around to see if there was anyone I knew nearby. And, being able to leave my nappies around the house, and in the car on view. The small things with defiantly make it for me ?

[triggernum2]

On 8/24/2020 at 5:30 AM, ValentinesStuff said:

nor·mal

/ˈnôrməl/

 

adjective

1. 1.

   conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

   "it's quite normal for puppies to bolt their food.

noun

1. 1.

   the usual, average, or typical state or condition.

   "her temperature was above normal."

Definitions from Oxford Languages

 

So normal? Not really. But then again neither is fishing, running, camping or any of the other things that people do. 

 

The real question is: "Is it wrong?" And the answer to that is a resounding NO! (Unless you are hurting someone.)

Normal is just an illusion. ?. Whats normal for the spider ?️ is chaos for the fly ?️.   

[Pamperbum_uk]

I assume I'm still living in my local town.....

 

We have a transport museum, where you climb abroad old buses and trains. So, a trip there would kinda make sense. I also assume we're talking a world with adult soft play areas or ball pools. 

 

A trip to the pool or the beach would to cool too.....

[Forced2wet]

The one thing I’d like to do is walk down the street in just a T shirt and nappy/plastic pants whilst holding Mummy’s hand