ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Paraphilic infantilism

Paraphilic infantilism means that some people want to act like babies or very young children. This could mean wearing diapers, sucking on pacifiers, or being fed and cared for like a baby.

It's kind of like when you play pretend and pretend to be a superhero or princess, except grown-ups with paraphilic infantilism enjoy pretending to be a baby or toddler.

Sometimes this is just a fun game, but other times it is a sexual fetish. It is not something that everyone does, but it is okay for people to have different interests and preferences.
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