Understanding Infantilism (.org)

What are infantilism and diaper fetishes?

They are deep and lasting urges with a specific focus; diapers and/or babyhood. Infantilism is the desire to be a baby. Even with the Internet and TV shows about adult babies, infantilism is still widely misunderstood.

Diaper fetishes are easier to describe - they are a fetish for diapers. Infantilism isn't a diaper fetish, but one person might have both. Neither involve actual children.

Why would someone want to wear diapers?

An Adult Baby and/or Diaper Lover (AB/DL or ABDL) might have infantilism, a diaper fetish, some other condition, or might simply want to wear diapers and/or be a baby. The causes are as diverse as the adult babies and diaper lovers themselves.

Is being an ABDL OK?

Other than a potential risk of diaper rash, these desires aren't directly harmful. Still, indirect risks, concerns, and misunderstandings might need to be addressed.

Learning More

This website also provides information on the practices of ABDLs as well as an A to Z index and glossary. Those interested in a printable overview should see the ABDL Primer. The Wikipedia article on paraphilic infantilism was based on this primer.

Currently, responses are being gathered for the final survey in the series, called "Odds and Ends". This is part of a project to gather survey data to expand our knowledge of the ABDL community. The results of past survey work by others, including Dr. Tom Speaker, are also available.

Email BitterGrey       Last Update: 16 April 2012 | First: 17 August 1995

News and Recent Changes

• BitterGrey on FurryMUCK added.
• 15 Stone Babies reviewed.
• Why? updated.
• Is Pinkie Pie an AB/DL? added.
• A poll on ADISC asks readers where they are on the ABDL triangle
• There's a Baby in My Bed reviewed
• "Normal" is Mean added
• "Leave" added
• The Birth of the ABDL Community added
• Uncontrolled Wetting when in Diapers Only added.
• Paraphilia and Kink among AB/DLs added.
• Survey #4 "Odds and Ends" started

ABDL Websites

ADISC.org
The Big Little Podcast
infantilisme.info
ageplay.eu

Babyfur Websites

Babyfur.com
Proxima's Nursery
Wikifur's Babyfurs

DISCLAIMER

This is an academic site. However, because of the topics it deals with, it may be sexually or religiously offensive to some readers. Those who are under 18 are welcome, but are encouraged to keep their options open.