But it cultivates the desire rather than addressing it. It’s complicated, but I think the danger from pulling more people in is much greater than the potential benefit of keeping hardened cases out of society.
You’re arguing that sexual orientation can be trained or influenced by our media, which is the exact argument that the Conservative right has been using to ban books (and everything else). It’s also an argument that has been proven groundless time and time again.
TLDR: There’s a ton of potential causes, and it’s an underresearched topic. There’s no real way to change the preference, only deal with and mitigate urges.
Why not? I obviously don’t have first hand experience, but AFAIK it’s essentially porn for those with the condition. Like any other porn, you watch it, get your rocks off, and forget about it until your hormones recharge. It’s a harmless and victimless outlet for them, probably the only one I can think of.
Do you have evidence that it cultivates desire? Or does it satiates urges?
Why do we even need to address it? Like, If these people live a fulfilling life and are a functioning member in society, who cares what they do at home?
I don’t know if there have been studies done. I’m just speaking from my experience with a different fetish. And I would have rather not been exposed to that.
I’m sorry if you’re struggling with a fetish. Anecdotally your experience and what happens differ from others. The thing is, you can choose to avoid these fetishes if you want to. On the flip side if it’s illegal, you won’t be cured of these fetishes, instead now be on the hook legally if you engage in it.
But it cultivates the desire rather than addressing it. It’s complicated, but I think the danger from pulling more people in is much greater than the potential benefit of keeping hardened cases out of society.
You’re arguing that sexual orientation can be trained or influenced by our media, which is the exact argument that the Conservative right has been using to ban books (and everything else). It’s also an argument that has been proven groundless time and time again.
Pedophilia isn’t a sexual orientation
Source? Because every medical article I’ve seen states it is. We’re not talking post-puberty 16 year olds, we’re talking prepubescent little kids.
Could you link yours? I’d rather not go digging though that stuff right now.
I’d compare it more to a fetish.
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/causes-of-pedophilia
TLDR: There’s a ton of potential causes, and it’s an underresearched topic. There’s no real way to change the preference, only deal with and mitigate urges.
But this doesn’t mitivate the urges then if you want to put it that way.
Why not? I obviously don’t have first hand experience, but AFAIK it’s essentially porn for those with the condition. Like any other porn, you watch it, get your rocks off, and forget about it until your hormones recharge. It’s a harmless and victimless outlet for them, probably the only one I can think of.
You don’t get desensitized to porn over time?
Do you have evidence that it cultivates desire? Or does it satiates urges?
Why do we even need to address it? Like, If these people live a fulfilling life and are a functioning member in society, who cares what they do at home?
I don’t know if there have been studies done. I’m just speaking from my experience with a different fetish. And I would have rather not been exposed to that.
I’m sorry if you’re struggling with a fetish. Anecdotally your experience and what happens differ from others. The thing is, you can choose to avoid these fetishes if you want to. On the flip side if it’s illegal, you won’t be cured of these fetishes, instead now be on the hook legally if you engage in it.
Nice did a great video about this. Check it out. https://youtu.be/Ky3HqvT3M8E?si=RqYHZ5EfSN5M2liw