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過去十年間，關於「戀童癖」作為強迫症（OCD）患者的常見主題，已有許多討論。其中部分來自專業人士的投機性言論，部分則延續了污名化，但也有部分直接源自患者。雖然將「戀童癖強迫症」（Pedophilia OCD）作為診斷術語 因多種原因而具爭議，但毫無疑問，許多人深受關於自身性取向的強迫性念頭所苦，尤其是在年輕時期。
具體而言，這種焦慮往往聚焦於「戀童」感受——這或許是目前所有性傾向中最受污名化的，然而 卻出奇地普遍。戀童癖當然可以像其他性取向一樣被「控制」——生活在我們當中的戀童癖者證實了他們並非 定時炸彈——這不過是一種為了讓某些人對自身可憎的強迫念頭感覺好些而存在的刻板印象。然而，雖然戀童癖本身並非心理健康問題，但對它的恐懼卻可能是源自於社會污名的更深層心理創傷的起點。
一個可能令某些人震驚、卻獲得廣泛接受的答案
The P Word 上的一篇近期文章為我們提供了 一個窗口，讓我們看到一位深受「自己可能是戀童癖」疑慮折磨的個人，如何透過認識其強迫念頭的對象——活生生的戀童癖者！——來面對自己的心魔。
表面上看，這似乎有些非傳統，但讓自己接觸線上非犯罪的「戀童癖」社群，以及擁有不受監督的兒童接觸機會，這與此類強迫症（OCD）的推薦療法之一「暴露與反應預防療法」是一致的。
在某些情況下，MAP們反而對與強迫症患者的互動感到不安，認為這只會讓情況變得更糟，但過去十年間，人們的態度已逐漸轉變。而在其他情況下，MAP們承認自己對自身的性傾向有強迫性思考，並為其可能採取的形式感到焦慮（例如：「我是...
In October 2024, the MAP community became aware of a horrible tragedy perpetrated by Nicholas Prosper, a young man from the UK who murdered his mother and two siblings. Networking with various contacts within the MAP community led us to find that Prosper had actually been active within our community and identified as a MAP, with a special interest in the character of Clementine from The Walking Dead video game series. Some of this information has now been published by mainstream media, and we expect more to be revealed at his sentencing.
Brian Ribbon, who had previously warned in his artic...
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A recent survey of various MAP communities revealed a number of key concerns. One of the biggest issues was the harm to young people as an indirect consequence of MAP hysteria. Let's take a quick look at some of the ways that MAP hysteria can harm young people.
Mentors run away scared
There are many children in need of mentors, who may or may not be MAPs. As we discussed in our press release about MAP misunderstandings, most MAPs feel extreme levels of emotional attraction and empathy for young people, and enjoy platonic relationships without any ex...
In September 2024, Mu surveyed a number of MAPs on our own MAP Forum, B4U-Act's message board B4um, and the popular GirlLover board Visions of Alice.
We asked ten questions about the feelings and experiences of participants. In this two-part article, we will summarize trends, provide key quotes from the survey, and finish with a brief analysis of key findings.
This is Part 2 of 2.
Question 8. What changes are needed?
Responses varied, but awareness and understanding of the true nature of minor-attraction and MAPs was the most common de...
In September 2024, Mu surveyed a number of MAPs on our own MAP Forum, B4U-Act's message board B4um, and the popular GirlLover board Visions of Alice.
We asked ten questions about the feelings and experiences of participants. In this two-part article, we will summarize trends, provide key quotes from the survey, and finish with a brief analysis of key findings.
Here is Part 1 of 2.
Mu thanks the administrators of B4U-Act and Visions of Alice for supporting our survey of their communities.
Question 1. When did you first realize you were a MAP, and how did you feel?
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This post deals with themes of suicide, MAP phobia, and incarceration. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, we understand that calling for support can be an intimidating experience. Please consider these resources on B4U-ACT to see if there is something appropriate. You deserve life.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. You might have noticed links to various mental health hotlines appearing more frequently as you browse the internet. Or maybe you have seen people wearing teal and purple ribbons as they go about shopping. Suicide is a problem for all segments of the community, but particular demographics are especially vulnerable. Indigenous people, men, people...