Understanding Infantilism (.org)

What are infantilism and diaper fetishes?

They are deep and lasting urges with a specific focus; diapers and/or babyhood. Infantilism isn't a diaper fetish, but one person might have both. Neither involve actual children. While TV shows such as CSI and Jerry Springer might have helped a little, infantilism is still widely misunderstood.

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 enjoy diapers and/or babyhood. The causes are as diverse as the ABDLs themselves.

Is being an ABDL OK?

Having an infantilism or diaper fetish isn't directly harmful. However, concerns, risks, and misunderstandings might still 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 an overview written for print should see the ABDL Primer. The 2006 version of this primer was the basis of the current Wikipedia article on paraphilic infantilism.

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.

Do you have questions, tips, suggestions, or other comments?

Email BitterGrey       Last Update: 20 May 2011 | First: 17 August 1995

Recent Changes

• The Age Play and Diaper Fetish Handbook reviewed
• Survey #3 texts media, coming out, needing diapers, and significant others posted.
• Survey #3 summary stats Basics, media, partners, coming out, needing diapers, and significant others posted.
• Survey #4 "Odds and Ends" posted
• One Year of 24/7 by Ben.
• The Toybag Guide to Age Play review expanded
• Adult Babies on the Donahue Show posted
• Diaper-Area Hair Removal posted
• Adult Babies on Television posted
• Jerry Springer and Adult Babies posted
• Archive section added.
• Birthorder of ABDLs posted.
• Other Conditions Prevalent Among ABDLs posted.

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.