Age play

I am very new and I would like to understand age play a little bit better it is a hard no for me but I would still like to understand more if I can. Please if someone can explain it.

Preface: I am not an Ageplayer.

My understanding is that people engage in ageplay in a few ways.
- sexually
- non-sexually
- age regression
- role play
Or any combination of the above.

Ageplay covers a range of developmental levels from ABDL (Adult Baby Diaper Lovers) to Middles.
On the end of the spectrum that emulates younger behaviors you have:
- pacifiers
- bottles
- diapers
- plushies
- onesies
On the older end of the age play spectrum you have:
- skate boarding
- sleepovers
- video games
- comic books

These are not inherently sexual interests, but can be peppered with that depending on the goal of the players. People who age regress genuinely explore childhood and experience it in a way that is childlike. The space they occupy is generally not sexual, it is like they become a child in an adult body. Role players on the other hand may or may not desire a sexual aspect of it.

Why do it? Age players are sometimes exploring ideas around innocence, youth, exploitation, and power dynamics in taboo. In other cases, age players are using this type of engagement to address trauma, reclaim their innocence, or processing in a safe space with agency. Other people just wanna have fun.

Age play requires consent. Some age regressers may regress involuntarily. Navigating the power dynamics and consent around the many ways people engage requires nuance, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.

Does this help/answer the question?

Great explanation from fluffypoppet.

I recommend listening to podcasts like ‘Pink Kink’ and ‘Loving BDSM’, who have good episodes on specific kinks like Ageplay.