Diaper fetishism
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'''Diaper fetishism''', or '''diaperism''', is a [[paraphilia]] in which a person feels a strong desire to wear or use [[diaper]]s, usually without [[incontinence|physiological necessity]].{{Fact|date=April 2007}} It is differentiated from [[paraphilic infantilism | infantilism]] in that those of the latter category are also focused with returning to babyhood in ways other than by wearing diapers. The popular term for diaper fetishists is "'''diaper lover'''." Diaper fetishism is a type of [[sexual fetishism]], which is one of many [[paraphilia | paraphilias]]<ref>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2000, pg 566-570 (4th ed. TR)</ref>.
[[As of 2007]], little analysis of this paraphilia has been reported in medical literature.<ref>Pate J.E., Gabbard G.O. (2003). [http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/160/11/1932 Adult baby syndrome] ''Am J Psychiatry'' 160:1932–1936</ref>
<ref>Malitz S, (1966).[http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/reprint/122/12/1435?ijkey=d5f0d58f7f44ef004ef7ba4386e3a9d63c7525aa&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha Another report on the wearing of diapers and rubber pants by an adult male.] ''Am J Psychiatry'' 122:1435–1437 </ref>
==Diapers in paraphilias==
Diapers are often utilized by a wide range of paraphilias.
===Paraphilic infantilism===
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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, about four in ten diaper lovers also consider themselves adult babies,<ref>Thomas John Speaker, ''Psychosexual Infantilism in Adults: The Eroticization of Regression''. Columbia Pacific University. pg 83. Available from: DPF, Sausalito, CA 94965.</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010424192400/www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Island/5861/DS3_S10.txt ''Section 10 - Into the Future''] Retrieved 2002 from http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Island/5861/ds3_s10.txt, now mirrored at [http://web.archive.org/web/20010424192400/www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Island/5861/DS3_S10.txt http://web.archive.org/web/20010424192400/www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Island/5861/DS3_S10.txt]</ref> so they are sometimes collectively referred to as AB/DLs.<ref>Watson, J. (2005, June 9). [http://phoenixnewtimes.com/Issues/2005-06-09/news/feature.html Baby Man], Thomas John Speaker, ''Psychosexual Infantilism in Adults: The Eroticization of Regression''. Columbia Pacific University. pg 78. Available from: DPF, Sausalito, CA 94965.</ref>These desires are not related to [[pedophilia]] or [[infantophilia]] in any way.<ref>Arndt, William B., Jr. (1991). ''Gender Disorders and the Paraphilias'', International Universities Press, pg 394, ISBN 0-8236-2150-2.</ref> Inside the AB/DL communities, a sharp distinction is observed. Most of these communities will actively expel [[Child sexual abuse|child molesters]].<ref>Gilstrap, P. (1999, March 7-11). The Diapers They Are a-Changin'. ''The New Times Los Angeles''. Available from [http://www.dpf.com/gilstrap.html DPF] and the website of the interviewee, [http://socalab.250x.com/newtimesla.html Mike A].</ref>
[[Image:Plastic and diapers.jpg|thumb|right|A woman using diapers in[[Garment fetishism#Latex.2FPVC| rubber and plastic fetishism]].]]
===Rubber fetishism===
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Some rubber and plastic fetishists have an affinity for diapers and [[rubber pants]]. <ref>[http://understanding.infantilism.org/what.php Understanding.infantilism.org]</ref> In this case of diapers, this attraction would be to the crinkly plastic of disposable diapers. In the case of cloth diapers, it would be towards the [[latex]] or [[pvc]] of the pants worn over them.
===BDSM===
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Diapers are sometimes used during prolonged [[bondage (sexual)|bondage]] sessions, not only as a method to control and [[Erotic humiliation|shame]] the [[Top and bottom in sex and BDSM|submissive]] [[sexual partner|partner]], but also to allow longer periods of bondage.<ref>''Arizona Power Exchange News'', April 2006, Volume 18, Issue 4[http://www.arizonapowerexchange.org/newsletters/Apr06.pdf]</ref> In [[Total Power Exchange]], diapers are sometimes utilized for the dependency they represent of the wearer on their master to be checked and changed.
===Diaper Groups===
Those practicing a diaper fetish often form groups. For example, in schools and such. (Though most high-schoolers are embarressed about their fetish, if there is a group it is easier to admit.) Many times, these people have no wish to become babyish or even to put the diaper to practical use, it is just an attractive garmet like some find latex or red panties. The groups often decide these preferences more so than individuals. Sometimes rules are established. Like, it is shameful to change your own diaper. Or, diapers should be at least somewhat publicly visible.
===Omorashi===
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{{nihongo|''Omorashi''|オモラシ / おもらし / お漏らし}} is a [[fetish subculture]] 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 called "omorashi oshime," both of which translate as "to wet oneself in a diaper."
==Preferences in diaper fetishism==
Like many fetishes, personal preference plays a large role in which communities the fetishist will identify with. In diaper fetishism, one of the primary divisions of preference is whether or not the diapers are used for their intended purpose, and if so, to what degree.
Many diaper lovers gain arousal from "wetting" or [[Urination|urinating]] in their diapers. A smaller number<ref>Thomas John Speaker, ''Psychosexual Infantilism in Adults: The Eroticization of Regression''. Columbia Pacific University. pg 81. Available from: DPF, Sausalito, CA 94965.</ref> gain the same arousal from using the diaper to "mess" or [[Defecation|defecate]]. Some fetishists do not use their diapers at all. They may find such practices unappealing or they might not want to deal with the cleanup. Others may become aroused by wearing in public; still others prefer the security of wearing only in private.
Many diaper lovers choose to wear in both public and private, using their diapers as intended and never visiting the toilet. Though for a large group this embodies the full spirit of the fetish, others have found that their enjoyment of wearing diapers diminishes rapidly when the need to wear diapers is always present.[http://understanding.infantilism.org/twentyfour_seven.php]
Another preference might be cloth or disposable. Disposables have become increasingly popular in recent years due to better availability and ease of clean-up, but many diaper lovers who were babies in the era of washable cloth diapers tend to prefer washables as adults.[http://www.sexuality.org/authors/henkin/att25.html] This makes a strong case for the idea that the psychology of diaper fetishism is a form of [[anaclitism]].
==See also==
*[[Latex and PVC fetishism]]
*[[Paraphilic infantilism]]
*[[Diaper]]
*[[Sexual fetishism]]
*[[Coprophilia]]
*[[Urolagnia]]
*[[Omorashi]]
==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons|Adult diapers}}
*[http://understanding.infantilism.org Understanding Infantilism]
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