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What is the infantilist community composed of?
What is the infantilist community composed of?
What percentage of AB/DL website participants are male according to one study?
What percentage of AB/DL website participants are male according to one study?
When do males on average become interested in AB/DL according to the same study?
When do males on average become interested in AB/DL according to the same study?
What is the prevalence of paraphilic infantilism due to its private and taboo nature?
What is the prevalence of paraphilic infantilism due to its private and taboo nature?
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What is John Money's theory of a lovemap?
What is John Money's theory of a lovemap?
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What does John Money believe is the cause of all paraphilias?
What does John Money believe is the cause of all paraphilias?
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What is the hypothesis behind infantilism resulting from a process akin to imprinting?
What is the hypothesis behind infantilism resulting from a process akin to imprinting?
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What is the theory behind infantilism being an erotic identity disorder?
What is the theory behind infantilism being an erotic identity disorder?
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What is the infantilist community composed of?
What is the infantilist community composed of?
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What percentage of AB/DL website participants were male according to the study?
What percentage of AB/DL website participants were male according to the study?
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At what age did males on average become interested in AB/DL according to the study?
At what age did males on average become interested in AB/DL according to the study?
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What is the prevalence of paraphilic infantilism?
What is the prevalence of paraphilic infantilism?
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What is John Money's theory of a lovemap?
What is John Money's theory of a lovemap?
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What did John Money believe was the cause of all paraphilias?
What did John Money believe was the cause of all paraphilias?
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What is the hypothesis about the cause of infantilism involving imprinting?
What is the hypothesis about the cause of infantilism involving imprinting?
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What is the theory about the cause of infantilism as an erotic identity disorder?
What is the theory about the cause of infantilism as an erotic identity disorder?
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What is the primary purpose of chastity belts and cages in BDSM relationships?
What is the primary purpose of chastity belts and cages in BDSM relationships?
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What is the traditional pattern followed by female chastity belts?
What is the traditional pattern followed by female chastity belts?
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What is the material commonly used to make chastity cages?
What is the material commonly used to make chastity cages?
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What is the most important factor to consider when fitting a chastity device?
What is the most important factor to consider when fitting a chastity device?
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What is the potential harm of not properly fitting a chastity device?
What is the potential harm of not properly fitting a chastity device?
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What is the primary purpose of male chastity cages?
What is the primary purpose of male chastity cages?
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What is the potential risk of using chastity devices made from BPA-containing plastics?
What is the potential risk of using chastity devices made from BPA-containing plastics?
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What is the purpose of smartphone apps designed for chastity cages, such as the Cellmate?
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Study Notes
Understanding Infantilism: Characteristics, Practices, Prevalence, and Causes
- The infantilist community is composed of adult babies and sissy babies who may wear diapers and engage in role-playing activities for erotic stimulation.
- The behaviors found in each group often overlap, and some infantilists may involve masturbation and ejaculation while others may not engage in sex.
- In one study, 93% of AB/DL website participants were male, and 58% of the men and 34% of the women were heterosexual. Males on average became interested in AB/DL at age 11, and started practicing it at the age of 13, compared to the ages of 12 and 16 for females, respectively.
- Paraphilic infantilism is a closeted activity, and information on its incidence or prevalence is lacking due to the private and taboo nature of such practices.
- One study reported that 9% of Yahoo groups devoted to "fetishes" dealt with paraphilic infantilism, which was high in relation to other fetishes.
- Infantilists may not consider themselves as suffering from a medical condition and may not want to change their behavior, a common occurrence among individuals with paraphilias.
- To date, no broad-based scientific studies have been made on the cause, incidence, and general impact of paraphilic infantilism on society at large.
- John Money developed the theory of a lovemap, which he believed was fully developed by the age of 8 and served as a kind of sexual template through to the end of one's adult life.
- Money believed all paraphilias were caused by the formation of abnormal lovemaps during the preadolescent years and that such abnormal lovemaps can be formed by any number of contributing factors or stressors during this developmental period.
- It has been hypothesized that infantilism may result from a process akin to imprinting where lack of availability of female genitals during a critical period of development causes the imprinting mechanism to associate with the nearest visual or olfactory approximation.
- Another theory is that infantilism is an erotic identity disorder where the erotic fantasy is centered on the self rather than on a sexual partner and results from an erotic targeting location error where the erotic target was children yet becomes inverted.
- Additional research is needed to understand the causes, incidence, and impact of paraphilic infantilism.
Chastity Belts and Cages: A Comprehensive Overview
- Chastity belts and cages are used in BDSM relationships to increase submissiveness and practice orgasm denial.
- By wearing a chastity belt, the wearer surrenders control over their sexual behavior to their partner, who may grant permission for sexual activity.
- Female chastity belts follow the traditional "Florentine" pattern and may come with accessories for erotic fantasy and BDSM play, such as anal shields and slots for dildos.
- Male chastity cages, also known as penis cages, are used to prevent sexual activity and are often combined with other BDSM toys.
- Chastity cages are usually made of medical-grade stainless steel or titanium to reduce the risks of metal allergies and toxicity.
- The most important adjustments for a properly fitted chastity device are ring size and spacing.
- Chastity devices must be properly fitted and adjusted to avoid constriction and potential harm to the genitals.
- The manufacture of chastity belts and cages is a niche, cottage industry with a few notable companies such as A.L. Enterprises and World Cage.
- Anecdotal reports suggest that most chastity belts and cages sold in Europe and the US are for men, and relatively few female belts are used as rape prevention devices.
- Chastity cages can be remotely controlled via smartphone apps, such as the Cellmate designed by Qiui, but have received scrutiny for security flaws.
- Chastity devices can cause sexual frustration in the wearer and increase arousal through loss of control over sexual responses.
- Chastity devices made from BPA-containing plastics, such as polycarbonate, may cause hormone imbalances and shrinkage of the penis through leaching of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
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Are you curious about the world of infantilism and want to learn more about its characteristics, practices, prevalence, and causes? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of this taboo topic. Explore the theories behind infantilism and examine the limited research available on its impact on society. Challenge yourself to broaden your understanding of this complex and controversial subject.