If you read research on minor-attracted people (MAPs) or child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention, you've likely encountered the term "risk factor." It's a longstanding concept in psych…

The concept of pride for minor-attracted people (MAPs) is one of the most controversial aspects of the minor-attracted person movement . From conspiracy theories about MAPs joining the LGBTQ communi…

Even as the benefits of destigmatizing pedophilia become more widely understood, many people cling to outdated beliefs about pedophiles and other minor-attracted people (MAPs). Among the most common…

Despite the term's widespread use in public discourse, many people have a remarkably poor understanding of what pedophilia is and what it means for someone to be a pedophile. This can be attribut…

In an effort to justify the widespread stigma directed at individuals who are attracted to minors, some people claim that this stigma plays a role in preventing pedophiles and other minor-attracted p…

There is ongoing debate among experts and the public regarding whether or not pedophilia and other minor attractions can be cured. However, despite decades of research on the topic, there has n…

This is a common question among minor-attracted people (MAPs) who are looking for support for the first time. After all, the internet is rife with social media posts and even news articles calling p…