Paraphilias

Paraphilias are like having a different kind of love or liking for something or someone. Just like you might really love a toy or a certain type of food, some grown-ups might really like something different or things that are not usually liked by most people. These things might be things like feet, being tied up or wearing certain clothes, or even thinking about very special kinds of people.

Even though it's okay to have different likes, when they start to become difficult or harmful in everyday life, it can be important to talk to someone about these feelings. Sometimes, grown-ups might need help understanding these feelings and figuring out how to manage them so they can have happy and healthy relationships with other people.