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…

Therapy can be an incredibly effective ( albeit risky ) treatment option for minor-attracted people (MAPs), who often face increased isolation and an elevated risk of mental health issues due to the …

For many people, going to therapy when they have mental health concerns seems like a no-brainer. At worst, they might encounter prohibitive costs or a therapist who doesn't quite get them. But fo…

Even as the benefits of destigmatizing pedophilia become more widely understood, many people cling to outdated beliefs about pedophiles and other minor-attracted people (MAPs).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

Pedophilia has been a contentious subject lately, as the topic has been increasingly used to attack political and ideological opponents. However, due to its controversial and poorly understood nature…

Due to the stigma surrounding pedophilia and other minor attractions, many people have limited knowledge of these attractions and the individuals who experience them. As a result, misinformat…

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…