It seems like, even in proship circles, a LOT of people think ‘paraphillia’ means SPECIFICALLY attraction to children and/or animals. And like… that’s just incorrect. That falls under the definition, but being into feet or spanking or leather fall under the definition to—it’s just a broad thing meaning not entirely average sexual interests. Being gay used to be considered paraphilia. Seeing otherwise progressive people saying “people with paraphilias need mental help, not validation” just makes me kind of sad.

by on January 26, 2023 at 6:19 pm
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People like to boil things down to their ‘simplest’ definition. The simplest definition also is the one that lacks nuance. Paraphilias are thoughts and feelings. If we believe that thoughts and feelings do not equate to harm, then we must[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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