Diaper fetishism
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Diaper fetishism, nappy fetishism or diaperism, is a sexual fetish
in which a person feels a desire to wear or use diapers. This is normally not due to a medical need.
Diaper fetishism is independent from pedophilia
. Being forced to wear diapers as a form of humiliation is sometimes a behavior encountered in sexual masochism.
, little analysis of this paraphilia has been reported in medical literature.
behavior; therefore, a wide range of thought patterns and behaviors exist, but all tends to be a harmless and efficatious release from some kind of pressure.
While wearing diapers, a diaper fetishist generally experiences a comforting feeling of being intimately cared for. This tends to produce a sense of being set free from social or job-related pressures, or from personal responsibilities, as it offers an easy escape into the simplicity of how they imagine a child might feel. Regression fantasies are fairly common and can be of any age, from new-born, to toddlers, to teenagers. While in such an intentionally induced state of regression, the 'normal' persona is voluntarily and temporarily relinquished, in a fantasized 'exchange' for the innocent state of helplessness. It is important to know that while some may at times go so far as to act indistinguishably from a baby, they do, in reality, never lose control but voluntarily (and temporarily) relinquish it. However, most practice their diaper fantasies (i.e. the wearing of diapers) in a way that would probably not be noticed by passersby on the street. Some diaper wearers wear there diapers for limited amounts of time, while others prefer to wear them on a 24 hour, seven day a week schedule.
Some are aroused from "wetting" (Urination
) their diapers, or, to a lesser extent, "messing" (defecation
) in the diapers. Some do not use the diapers at all, for arousal, or bladder
and bowel movements.
as it involves behaving and being treated like an infant, and not sexual interest in children. Inside the AB/DL communities, a sharp distinction is observed. The majority of these communities will actively expel child molesters
.
. In the case of disposable diapers, this attraction would be to their crinkly plastic backing. In the case of cloth diapers, it would be towards the latex
or pvc
of the pants worn over them.
sessions, not only as a method to control and shame
the submissive
partner
, but also to allow longer periods of bondage. In Total Power Exchange, diapers are sometimes used for the dependency they represent of the wearer on their master to be checked and changed.
recognized predominantly in Japan, in which participants experience arousal from having a full bladder or a sexual attraction to someone else experiencing the feeling of a full bladder. For such fetishists, climax usually coincides with the moment of relief and embarrassment experienced when the desperate individual loses bladder control. Some subsets of omorashi fandom
utilize diapers, in which case it is referred to as omorashi omutsu, or less commonly, omorashi oshime, both of which translate as "to wet oneself in a diaper."
Sexual fetishism
Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. The object or situation of interest is called the fetish, the person a fetishist who has a fetish for that object/situation. Sexual fetishism may be regarded, e.g...
in which a person feels a desire to wear or use diapers. This is normally not due to a medical need.
Diaper fetishism is independent from pedophilia
Pedophilia
As a medical diagnosis, pedophilia is defined as a psychiatric disorder in adults or late adolescents typically characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children...
. Being forced to wear diapers as a form of humiliation is sometimes a behavior encountered in sexual masochism.
, little analysis of this paraphilia has been reported in medical literature.
Diapers in paraphilias
Those with diaper-related paraphilias differ widely in their focus of attention. There is no singular or archetypicalArchetype
An archetype is a universally understood symbol or term or pattern of behavior, a prototype upon which others are copied, patterned, or emulated...
behavior; therefore, a wide range of thought patterns and behaviors exist, but all tends to be a harmless and efficatious release from some kind of pressure.
While wearing diapers, a diaper fetishist generally experiences a comforting feeling of being intimately cared for. This tends to produce a sense of being set free from social or job-related pressures, or from personal responsibilities, as it offers an easy escape into the simplicity of how they imagine a child might feel. Regression fantasies are fairly common and can be of any age, from new-born, to toddlers, to teenagers. While in such an intentionally induced state of regression, the 'normal' persona is voluntarily and temporarily relinquished, in a fantasized 'exchange' for the innocent state of helplessness. It is important to know that while some may at times go so far as to act indistinguishably from a baby, they do, in reality, never lose control but voluntarily (and temporarily) relinquish it. However, most practice their diaper fantasies (i.e. the wearing of diapers) in a way that would probably not be noticed by passersby on the street. Some diaper wearers wear there diapers for limited amounts of time, while others prefer to wear them on a 24 hour, seven day a week schedule.
Some are aroused from "wetting" (Urination
Urination
Urination, also known as micturition, voiding, peeing, weeing, pissing, and more rarely, emiction, is the ejection of urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body. In healthy humans the process of urination is under voluntary control...
) their diapers, or, to a lesser extent, "messing" (defecation
Defecation
Defecation is the final act of digestion by which organisms eliminate solid, semisolid or liquid waste material from the digestive tract via the anus. Waves of muscular contraction known as peristalsis in the walls of the colon move fecal matter through the digestive tract towards the rectum...
) in the diapers. Some do not use the diapers at all, for arousal, or bladder
Urinary bladder
The urinary bladder is the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination. A hollow muscular, and distensible organ, the bladder sits on the pelvic floor...
and bowel movements.
Paraphilic infantilism
Diaper fetishes are often associated with paraphilic infantilism. Similarly, diaper lovers (DLs for short) are often associated with the adult babies (ABs). While there is some commonality, they are not identical. The majority of diaper lovers do not engage in any kind of babyish activities and only solely are interested in diapers. However they are sometimes collectively referred to as AB/DLs. Being an AB is unrelated to pedophiliaPedophilia
As a medical diagnosis, pedophilia is defined as a psychiatric disorder in adults or late adolescents typically characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children...
as it involves behaving and being treated like an infant, and not sexual interest in children. Inside the AB/DL communities, a sharp distinction is observed. The majority of these communities will actively expel child molesters
Child sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include asking or pressuring a child to engage in sexual activities , indecent exposure with intent to gratify their own sexual desires or to...
.
Rubber fetishism
Some rubber and plastic fetishists have an affinity for diapers and rubber pantsRubber pants
Rubber pants or rubber panties were the predecessor to plastic pants and served the purpose of a diaper cover, replacing the woolen garment. However, "rubber pants" is still a generic term for any pull-on or snap-on incontinence protective garment....
. In the case of disposable diapers, this attraction would be to their crinkly plastic backing. In the case of cloth diapers, it would be towards the latex
Latex
Latex is the stable dispersion of polymer microparticles in an aqueous medium. Latexes may be natural or synthetic.Latex as found in nature is a milky fluid found in 10% of all flowering plants . It is a complex emulsion consisting of proteins, alkaloids, starches, sugars, oils, tannins, resins,...
or pvc
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride is a plastic.PVC may also refer to:*Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor*Peripheral venous catheter, a small, flexible tube placed into a peripheral vein in order to administer medication or fluids...
of the pants worn over them.
BDSM
Diapers are sometimes used during prolonged bondageBondage (sexual)
Bondage is the use of restraints for the sexual pleasure of the parties involved. It may be used in its own right, as in the case of rope bondage and breast bondage, or as part of sexual activity or BDSM activity.- Private bondage :...
sessions, not only as a method to control and shame
Erotic humiliation
Erotic humiliation is the consensual use of psychological humiliation in a sexual context, whereby one person gains arousal or erotic excitement from the powerful emotions of being humiliated and demeaned, or of humiliating another; often in conjunction with sexual stimulation of one or both...
the submissive
Top and bottom in sex and BDSM
In human sexuality, the terms top, bottom, and versatile describe roles during sexual intercourse, particularly among gay and bisexual men. A top is a person who penetrates, a bottom is one who receives penetration, and a versatile engages in both activities...
partner
Sexual partner
Sexual partners are people who engage in sexual activity together. The sexual partners can be of any gender or sexual orientation. The sexual partners may be in a committed relationship, either on an exclusive basis or not, or engage in the sexual activity on a casual basis...
, but also to allow longer periods of bondage. In Total Power Exchange, diapers are sometimes used for the dependency they represent of the wearer on their master to be checked and changed.
Omorashi
is a fetish subcultureFetish subculture
Fetish culture is a term used to describe the lifestyle and arts relating to and influenced by the interest in sexual fetishism and paraphilias. This includes fetish magazines, and a particular style of fashion, photography, art and modelling. Also within fetish culture is a nightclub scene that is...
recognized predominantly in Japan, in which participants experience arousal from having a full bladder or a sexual attraction to someone else experiencing the feeling of a full bladder. For such fetishists, climax usually coincides with the moment of relief and embarrassment experienced when the desperate individual loses bladder control. Some subsets of omorashi fandom
Fandom
Fandom is a term used to refer to a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of sympathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest...
utilize diapers, in which case it is referred to as omorashi omutsu, or less commonly, omorashi oshime, both of which translate as "to wet oneself in a diaper."
See also
- CoprophiliaCoprophiliaCoprophilia , also called scatophilia or scat, is the paraphilia involving sexual pleasure from feces...
- Paraphilic infantilism
- Sexual fetishismSexual fetishismSexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. The object or situation of interest is called the fetish, the person a fetishist who has a fetish for that object/situation. Sexual fetishism may be regarded, e.g...
- UrolagniaUrolagniaUrolagnia is a paraphilia in which sexual excitement is associated with the sight or thought of urine or urination. The term has origins in the Greek Language .Those who enjoy urolagnia may enjoy urinating on another person or persons, or being urinated upon...