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AB/DL Survey #2 Part 2 Results

Sections: Part 0 - 1 - 2 - Interests - 3 - Conditions - 4 - Changes - 5 - Fantasy Diapers

Edit 14 December 2016: These results have been updated per the tenth year standards update.

Four interests that are often associated with with AB/DLs are masochism, transvestism, furry fandom, and fetishism. Each of these have some properties in common with paraphilic infantilism or diaper fetishism. Masochism often involves a transfer of control. Transvestism and furry fandom involve a change in role. This part of the survey explored how many AB/DLs have these interests as well as their interest in diapers and/or babyhood.

In hindsight, Q28, regarding infantile and non-infantile objects, should included an option for reporting a fetish for both. (comment added 7/30/09)

Masochism

There are parallels and contrasts between infantilists and more conventional masochists. For example, both involve a transfer of control, from slave to mistress or from adult baby to mommy. However, while the slave might desire a sense of fear, the adult baby often does not. A more tangible difference is in the equipment involved: A slave might be chained up or strapped down, while an adult baby might be put in a large play pen.

18)Are you interested in sadomasochism or power exchanges?

	N=954	%	Option
1	157	16%	Yes, only as a masochist, submissive, or "bottom"
2	213	22%	Yes, mostly as a masochist, submissive, or "bottom"
3	116	12%	Yes, equally as a masochist/submissive/"bottom" and sadist/dominant/"top"
4	32	3%	Yes, mostly as a sadist, dominant, or "top"
5	4	0%	Yes, only as a sadist, dominant, or "top"
6	431	45%	No

19)Do you enjoy masochistic activities that are not baby-themed, such as being tied up with ropes, whipped, etc. ?These activities would not be appropriate with a real baby, toddler, or child.

	N=987	%	Option
1	163	17%	Yes
2	183	19%	Sometimes
3	144	15%	Rarely
4	497	50%	No

20)Do you enjoy baby-themed activities that involve restraint or punishment, such as being put in a crib, getting a time-out in the corner, etc. ? These activities would be appropriate with a real baby or toddler.

	N=988	%	Option
1	326	33%	Yes
2	222	22%	Sometimes
3	146	15%	Rarely
4	294	30%	No

21)Would you choose to mix baby-themed AB/DL and non-baby themed masochistic elements in scenes, games, and fantasies?Please select the best answer.

	N=990	%	Option
1	232	23%	Yes. They are different for me but I intermix them freely.
2	103	10%	Yes. For me, they are an integral part of eachother.
3	82	8%	No. While I enjoy both separately, they just aren't any enjoyable together..
4	131	13%	No. Using harsh restraint or punishment on a baby, even if an adult baby, wouldn't be right.
5	103	10%	No, because it is hard to stay in the role/mindset of baby around harsh restraint or punishment.
6	339	34%	No. I'm not interested in one, the other, or both.

22)If you are interested in both masochism and diapers/babyhood, which came first?

	N=964	%	Option
1	69	7%	An interest in non-baby themed masochism developed first.
2	464	48%	An interest in diapers or babyhood developed first.
3	56	6%	Both interests developed at the same time.
4	13	1%	They are the same interest for me.
5	38	4%	I've seemingly always been interested in both.
6	324	34%	I'm not interested in one, the other, or both.

Crossdressing

It isn't rare for adult babies to end up dressing as the opposite gender, or fantasizing about it. Some men identify with baby girls. In that case, the gown and bonnet might be an expression of their femininity. Other men are crossdressed as baby girls by others for the humiliation of it. Still others fantasize about being forcibly crossdressed as baby girls by others so that they can express their femininity without guilt.

23)Do you enjoy dressing as/being a baby girl, the humiliation of being crossdressed as a baby, or both ?(For women, please substitute 'baby boy' for 'baby girl.')

	N=984	%	Option
1	138	14%	Yes, equally for femininity and humiliation
2	120	12%	Yes, but mostly for the humiliation
3	136	14%	Yes, but mostly to express my femininity
4	590	60%	No, I don't enjoy being a baby girl or being dressed as one

24)If you are interested in crossdressing and diapers/babyhood, which came first?

	N=967	%	Option
1	61	6%	An interest in being a woman or non-baby themed crossdressing developed first.
2	305	32%	An interest in diapers or babyhood developed first.
3	54	6%	Both interests developed at the same time.
4	8	1%	They are the same interest for me.
5	33	3%	I've seemingly always been interested in both.
6	506	52%	I'm not interested in one, the other, or both.

Furry Fandom

A significant group of AB/DLs identify with animals. Since these animals are usually furry, this group is called the "furry fandom." Some intermix their interest in animals and diapers/babyhood.

25)Do you sometimes roleplay online, in fantasy, or in real life as a furry character ? Please choose the closest match.

	N=988	%	Option
1	24	2%	Yes, I prefer to play an baby-like puppy, kitten, cub, or other baby animal who is not capable of much.
2	101	10%	Yes, I prefer to play a toddler-like puppy, kitten, cub, or other baby animal, who is capable of doing many things, but still dependent on others at times.
3	31	3%	Yes, I prefer to play a older puppy, kitten, cub, or other baby animal, who is mostly independent.
4	14	1%	Yes, I prefer to play a pet/slave/domestic animal, who is subservient to an owner, master, or mistress.
5	10	1%	Yes, I prefer to play a daddy, mommy, or other caregiver "fur".
6	3	0%	Yes, I prefer to play owner, master, or mistress to another "fur."
7	23	2%	Yes, I prefer to play a grown-up "fur" but not a caregiver, master, etc.
8	782	79%	No. I usually don't (or never) roleplay as a "fur."

26)If you roleplay as a furry animal, does it often involve diapers or babyhood?

	N=989	%	Option
1	72	7%	Always
2	43	4%	Sometimes, depending on which character I'm in.
3	69	7%	Sometimes, depending on who I'm with.
4	16	2%	Rarely.
5	27	3%	Never.
6	762	77%	I don't roleplay as a furry animal.

27)If you are interested in furry fandom and diapers/babyhood, which came first?

	N=970	%	Option
1	31	3%	An interest in non-baby themed furry fandom developed first.
2	200	21%	An interest in diapers or babyhood developed first.
3	27	3%	Both interests developed at the same time.
4	5	1%	They are the same interest for me.
5	17	2%	I've seemingly always been interested in both.
6	690	71%	I'm not interested in both.

Fetishes

28)Do you have a sexual attraction towards things other than diapers and waterproof pants?

	N=983	%	Option
1	280	28%	Yes, for an object or objects that are associated with my infancy.
2	259	26%	Yes, for an object or objects that are not associated with my infancy.
3	444	45%	No.

29)If you are interested in both fetishes and other AB/DL activities such as roleplay, which came first?

	N=964	%	Option
1	278	29%	The fetish-like interests developed first.
2	145	15%	The interest in roleplay or other activities developed first.
3	131	14%	Both interests developed at the same time.
4	40	4%	They are the same interest for me.
5	68	7%	I've seemingly always been interested in both.
6	302	31%	I'm not interested in both.

30)Would you like to describe these interests and how they relate to being an AB/DL for you?

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Last Update: 14 Dec 2016| First Posted 20 July 2009

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