Focus on age regression or "ageplay," where individuals roleplay as infants or young children. This may include using pacifiers, baby bottles, stuffed animals, and childlike clothing.
Primarily interested in the sensory experience of wearing or using diapers. This interest may be focused on the comfort, protection, or tactile feel of the materials rather than the roleplay elements. The "Full Collection" Lifestyle Uncensored ABDL Collection
The subculture is a diverse community of consenting adults who incorporate infantile roleplay, age regression, or the use of diapers into their personal lives. Once highly stigmatized and documented primarily through clinical case studies, the lifestyle has evolved into a global community supported by its own specialized industry and extensive online networks. Core Identity and Subgroups Focus on age regression or "ageplay," where individuals
For many, the lifestyle extends beyond occasional play into a comprehensive hobby or permanent identity known as a "full collection" lifestyle. This interest may be focused on the comfort,
The community is generally divided into two main, often overlapping, subgroups: