DL for me too. I've loved diapers for as long as i can remember ^^

That's cool to hear, I guess it's because there is just something special about diapers that other baby things don't have. XD

Same here.

Awesome, glad to know I'm not alone with this.

I'm pretty much the same as you, except I wasn't just DL, I was TB/AB.


Diapers were always the most exciting part about being a TB, though. I think it was because before I knew there were others like me, I didn't know that diapers were "special" to us. I always imagined that if there were others like me, maybe every person would have their own baby item that was the most special. I didn't realize that there was a particular reason why diapers were the most special to most of us.


I didn't really become a furry until about 6 years ago. I always though babyfur art and stories were particularly cute, but I didn't self identify as a furry (though I always loved things like the Care Bears ever since I was a little kid).

I find it interesting that even though you had much stronger TB feelings than me during that time, that you still had held diapers to a special standard just like how me and so many others did. I also find it funny that you mention how you thought about other people who may have their baby interests elsewhere because I was dead certain at that time that I was the only one with these 'bizarre' interests until I discovered the AB/DL community. XD

I'm also quite similar in regards to the furry thing, as even though I didn't identify as a babyfur/furry until about 4/5 years ago, I admittedly had always enjoy seeing animal characters in diapers, so it also exciting for me to see it whenever they showed up in cartoons. So I guess in a way it was kinda inevitably that we become babyfurs. XD

I think what's appealing about being a babyfur over an AB is that it's so much easier to escape into the fantasy realm.


The other issue is that I don't find babies to be all that cute (though recently a close friend of mine had a baby and I find that baby to be completely 100% adorable, so I think part of the issue is that I've never been "close" to a baby until now, so that might change, at least with this baby). I've always found animals and baby animals to be extremely cute.


So it's hard to picture myself as a baby or as an adult dressed like a baby and found it to be super cute. I always find "baby stuff" to be really cute, but once a human is thrown in there, it's hard for them to be as cute (still can be, but it's harder).

But with a babyfur, you can make your character as 100% cute as you want, especially with all of the awesome artists around.




As far as the TB feelings...it was also hard for me to imagine that there were others like me. While at times I felt like I was the only one, I figured that out of hte billions of people on the planet, there had to be at least a few others like me. However, I don't think I thought there would be as many as there are (and I thought it was strictly an American thing).



But it's always interesting to read articles about infantilism and to learn about it. After reading those articles, it made perfect sense that diapers are the most special thing to us, because there are a variety of reasons why.



It is frustrating in the idea of explaining it to others. When people think of babies, the worst parts are the crying (especially in the middle of the night), the spitting up/puking, and diapers (because of poop in particular, but to a degree pee).


As babyfurs, it's easy for us to take away the crying and spitting up parts....I don't think any babyfurs are particularly into that (crying is kind of nice, but not in the screeching way real babies do it). But with diapers...most people find that to be the disgusting part of babies, but for us, it's so central.


It's particularly tough for me because I don't really get anything out of wetting/messing diapers. But diapers themselves are so huge to me...and it's almost impossible to explain that to someone while avoiding the wetting/messing parts because they think about how that's what diapers are for. Of course, what's interesting is while people keeping peeing/pooping private, diapers are out in the open...in grocery stores and commercials and all over the place....so that helps a lot.




So there's a whole lot of interesting stuff about the topic.

I think the key reason why babyfurs is very appealing is the visual medium it brings to the community, and that's why I believe the babyfur has grown so strong in the AB/DL community. With regular AB/DL content, you couldn't express much in visual way without the risk of entering into the awkward zone (i.e. posting up personal photos) so interactions of that nature had to remain private or among close friends. Babyfurs on the other hand, have access to much greater array of visually expressing yourself with art which has allowed for more types of conversations and help create a stronger identity for yourself. I know this was the case with me as having Billy as my fursona and having pics of him has helped me interact with other people in the community that eventually become my friends, which may have not been possible otherwise. Plus I think the fact that babyfur pictures are super adorable do help.

And I always find it amusing that the most appealing object in the community is often the number one thing most loathed thing about babies from 'regular' people, and you see this a lot on media as it as there are constantly messages and jokes about how diapers are 'gross' or are just for little babies. Though I do wonder if it's that taboo factor that may have inadvertently helped make diapers feel more special as I have talked to a lot of people in the community who say they love the naughty feeling they get from wearing a diaper.


And yep, a very interesting topic indeed.

For some, it may be the taboo thing. For me, though, I don't think that's it. I don't really get an appeal out of the naughtiness aspect of it.



I think part of it is the physical connection with the, uh..."diaper area".


But also, diapers have a lot of things that unique about them. Other than when babies are bathed, they're always wearing diapers. You can't say that about any other baby item. So that constant physical contact is a big factor.



There's also the intimacy of diaper changes. You can't get much more vulnerable than being naked and having someone clean your private parts while all you can do is helplessly lie there.


And I think that's what does it for me...it's the epitome of helplessness, but also the epitome of love. To think that a baby can't control their pee/poop, and has no power to keep themselves clean...and to have someone else do all of that for them...it's a huge sign of love and care. If somoene's willing to change you, you know they love you. It really grabs that sense of safety, security, comfort, and love.




So for me, that's why diapers are so special.

It's interesting how there seems to be two types of reasons why the community thinks diapers are so special, first is the dom/sub thing where diapers are used as a form of humiliation and make the wearer feel very helpless. And the second reason seems to be when they are used as a form of trust and bond between the caretaker and wearer by making the wearer feel helpless. So I think the helpless part is a key aspect about why diapers are special.

I actually think the two things are related. I definitely feel both. I do think that I like to keep them separate sometimes...sometimes I want things to be more cuddly, sometimes I want them to be more humiliation based. But I definitely relate to both.


But at the core, I think they're the same thing....the desire to be completely loved and cared for.


The humiliation idea is fascinating because it's counter-intuitive at first. Why would humiliation be pleasurable? But for me, it's the idea that the other person WANTS to baby you and make you wear a diaper. In your daily life, you would never tell anyone you have that desire because they would think it's crazy/weird/sick. It's so hard to picture someone you know wanting to do it.


But when you're being forced to it means it's not happening because you want it to. That means it HAS to be because the other person wants to. And if they want to, it's a sign that they love you because they want to take care of you like a baby.



So I really do think the two things are related, and the sub/humiliation part is just a reflection of that feeling that the other person wants to love you and take care of you.

I can understand that, I'm not as much of a fan of the humiliation side of diapers so for me I tend to view the two things as different but I can see why they are related for some babyfurs like yourself.

Yeah, everyone is different.


For me, though, my absolute favorite is a happy medium between the two. I like the idea of the dominant person being in control, but not wanting to humiliate you (like taking you out in public). I like the idea of playful teasing...like they know they're in control, and they enjoy the idea that they're in control...but that they don't make you feel bad about it.

I see, though I do imagine that it will take quite a special person to fulfill that role and get the balance between the two right.

Well, at least I'm good at creating that person in my mind.

Hehe I know, I see it in your art when I see you getting treated like a helpless infant.

You know my word.

Of course, I always remember words that make babies like you blush.

What makes Crunchy blush?

Lots of things, since he is such a blushy puppy. But the biggest one that makes him blush the most is calling him a "newborn", and using any of the words, "Little, Helpless, Stinky, Adorable" along with "Newborn" will get a strong reaction out of him.

For example, I often called him a "Little stinky newborn", a "Helpless newborn puppy." or an "Adorable newborn stinker." This often get his face turning red in no time.

This is good information to know.

Yep yep! Use it how you wish.

It started strangely for me. Every since at least the age of six, I've had a thing for experimental wetting, pants wetting, bed wetting and plushie wetting. I guess I'll call it PW for pants wetter. Out of that came a bit of DL, since DL was one of several ways to enjoy and take advantage of the comfort and security I found in wetting. When I discovered furry, I found that CubFur fit very well too. It sort of related to my love for plush animal characters and cartoons. I'm a lot more CubFur than BabyFur, so I'm CF over BF. I never developed a thing for AB though. Things like rattles, bottles and pacifiers never did anything for me. So, out of the all the abbreviations I used, I guess I'm a PW, CF, with some DL, and some BF too, but no AB.

One thing you wrote got my attention. You created makeshift diapers out of things around the house? What sort of things did you discover and use? I often used plushies, folded up hoodies, character t-shirts, scarves, mittens, and even my Cub Scout shorts, hats and shirts, among other things, stuffed down the front of my pants or shortalls. I'd use them the same as you use extra diaper padding, even though some of those things leaked more than others. I learned to hide things really well when I was little!

Interesting, I never was into the whole wetting thing outside of diapers but I suppose it would create a similar feeling of feeling small and helpless, or naughtiness depending on the person. And fair enough, I never really found baby stuff like that to be that interesting either, I guess cause it felt too 'voluntarily' if that makes sense, unlike diapers (or in your case wetting) which has this feeling that it's beyond your control.

I tried using towels, toilet paper and grocery bags at certain points. With the exception of the toilet paper, I had never tried 'using' them as I knew clean up would be annoying. But I still tried them anyway since I was desperate to wear a diaper. XD

I can imagine toilet paper being especially hard to clean up, since it would all fall apart as soon as it got wet. I've used bath towels before. Those actually work pretty well, especially of the towel has certain toon characters on it. I never thought of grocery bags. If it was plastic ones, it would have crinkled a whole lot! :)

Yeah, the toilet paper was a very unsuccessful experiment to say the least. XD

And yeah, it was the plastic grocery bags and they crinkled a LOT!

Honestly, I'm neither. I just find it a cute thing to RP about. I don't know where that should put me, but take from that what you will.

That would put you as normal and not a weirdo like the rest of us. Hehe, I'm joking of course.

I think it's quite fascinating how there seems to be a growing group of people like yourself that seems to enjoy the content but not participate. I'm personally glad to see more people like you because it makes me think that this community is becoming a little more accepted than it was a few years ago.

Yeah, I get what you mean. I like to just say and do things that make myself and other people happy. When I'm in the mood for something silly or unusual, I go find someone who likes that and I talk to them just for fun. Which is how I met you!

Well that's cool. And I'm glad that's how I met you.

Same, I'm glad I ran into you, you're a fun little stinker. :3

Hehe, you're the only stinker here bud.

Which isn't a bad thing, right? I'm just stinky from not bathing at all...

And not using the potty when you should.

Yeah, there's that too. And the fact that I'm friends with several skunks... Lots of contributing factors! I'm as stinky as they come!

Oh, you smell a lot worse than any skunk.

Wonderful! You really should try getting as stinky as you possibly can, it's fun.

Nah, I'm good being clean as per usual.

Yeah, I'm just kidding with you. I know what you like.
*hugs gently*

Good. *Hugs back*

I, on the other hand, might try a diaper like you sometime... (not in real life of course, just in RP, since my character never usually has one)

Is that so?

Yeah, to just get a feel of what it's like, you know? Could be fun for both of us.

Hehe, that it would. Especially since you haven't worn a diaper since you were a pup.

As a puppy I usually just wore nothing. That's the usual for a lot of us.

Is that right? XD

Yeah. Of course, as I grew up I did develop a sort of fashion sense, so I started wearing clothes. Sometimes pants, or this hat, and I still do wear nothing occasionally. Whatever I'm in the mood for.

Weeeeeird! jks ofc.

Well you're missing out on so much fun.

Yeah, I hear that a lot from guys like you. That's why I wanna try it.

Well then you're gonna try it!

Of course. Got any extras?

Always, any particular one you'd like?

I don't really know anything about the differences, so I'll just say, give me one that feels nice to fill.

I'll get you a nice, classic white one that has plenty of room to do your business in.

My love of diapers definitely came first, especially since I was a bedwetter growing up :P

Hehe, I'll admit I used to be a jealous of bedwetters like yourself when I was growing up since you had access to diapers.

DL before I became a diaperfur, for sure. :D

Hehe, awesome to hear Cole.

I kinda was a babyfur/diaperfur from the start, before I ever found out about babyfurs. My very first interaction with actual babyfurs was on an old forum run by someone calling themselves Baby Eevee, also known as Little Rory. That was also where I became friends with one of my first babyfurs, who called himself babyaugumon. Don't know how many of you know him. We have been friends for many years. His name I know him best by is Joeytheotter. My first time on the forum I was 11 or 12 years old. I was joining all kinds of forums back then. I had the worst of luck on fox tales times. I just did not like how strict they were about rps. After a few tries I did join the forum run by Lig. But I do not go to it as often. the latest one I go to is on Zetaboards, run by Cuddy. The one before that was pokedigidiap.conforums.com, which I still check on once in a blue moon now.

Interesting how young you were when you first interacting with the babyfur community, most people I know (including myself) didn't start discovering babyfurs until we were a bit older. But it's awesome that you have managed to have such a long lasting friendship with BabyAugumon, as not many people are able to build friendships like that so early on in the community.

Lets see, im 23 now. And iv been into wearing/using diapers for about... 7 years? Its hard to explain, But I just liked diapers, How they felt smelled how they fit, the yhickness, wet etc. I found the BF hing when a friend refurred me to this site, And while I consider myseld a DL, I have friends which are BF and the art is cute. But yeah, 7 years. Has it really been that long? Geez.

Hehe, 7 years? That's nothing! I have tried wearing them for nearly 10 years now and I've had a passion for them for over 15 years now.

But yeah, same here when it comes to explaining why I like diapers, it's just too hard for me to put into words and to explain to anyone why I do love them. XD

Hmm... This is a tough one for me.
I would instinctively say I was a DL first, but then again the idea of Age Regression fascinated me even when I was already pretty young! While diapers were always something I was into, I thought the idea of AR was really fun and I'm pretty sure I would constantly include it when I would play with my friends (or even making stories involving it while playing with legos by myself!).

I only officially became a furry 5 years ago, or so, upon seeing  TaviMunk's work on DeviantArt. I had played an old MMO, Toontown Online, which was the basis for my fursona... however prior to encountering Tavi's work, I really didn't understand what a "furry" was, nor that I really was one. I just knew I liked to draw my anthropomorphic dog character! Discovering the babyfur art made me sort of realize that I much preferred the idea of appearing and acting as my Toontown character. Eventually, that, mixed with the realization that there are more people like me, led me to officially consider myself a babyfur/diaperfur. xD

I was never really into AR, but I'll admit that seeing it cartoons was still very enjoyable for me. Though as I have interacted more with the community I have started to enjoy AR a bit more.

I think cartoons also played a bit role about why I am a BF/DF too as I really loved seeing animal characters (especially dogs) in diapers, and it was a treat whenever they happen to appear in the cartoons I watched. So I guess it was inevitably for me to become a BF at some point.

I was a DL and then i found out about being an AB/BF ( i dont see the difference besides one having fur ) i actually became a furry and ab/bf around the same time cause i found this site, i have experimented as i think you know. >///////<

There isn't much difference between AB and BF other than the roleplaying of it, which makes BF a whole lot enjoyable to me.

And I know a lot about your experiments.

yeah i think so too and *meeps*

Been a stinky DL for most of your life eh?

yeah i have! like you bwo!

I am not a stinker like you, kitten.

bwo you awes a big stinker

Don't blame on your stink on me

I'm not! Yous just as big of a stinker as me!

No one is as big of a stinker as you.

nuh uh w-what about Crunchy down there!

You're still the biggest stinker here.

Nuh uh! >/////<

YEP!

>/////////< no proof!

There is lots of proof.

>//////////< but bwo i dont want people here to know!

But everyone knows.

nuh uh, not Eeeeeveryone

Everyone can see your stink lines bro.

*meeps* >/////<

Hehe.

I was also a DL before I discovered the furry fandom. ^^

Awesome, cool to hear.

"But despite the change" I can't let that pun go unnoticed =u=

I actually didn't even know what a furry was until somewhere around late high school, a rl friend told me he was a furry. OTL I really lived under a rock back then, I definitely should of known what a furry was.

Oh course, I have to be more careful about my choice of words around you babies.

Oh don't worry, I didn't know what a furry was until I was 17. So you're not alone about not knowing what a furry was.

I'm a strange case, even among strange people. I have always been a kid at heart. I discovered the furry fandom first, then developed the DL interest from friends in the community. I have experimented with a few AB things but they're not my style. I'm a DL kid and the kid came first.

Not the typical way that most people developed these interests as I haven't really seen many people discovered their DL side after discovering the furry fandom, normally it's the other way around. But it's still interesting to see how it developed nonetheless.

It's always been fun for me to learn the different ways people get into the community. =3

Absolutely, it's always fun to also find the similarities in the ways people get into the community as well.