Age Regression

Age regression is a coping mechanism in which a person mentally regresses either in part or fully to a younger age. It is considered both a coping mechanism and a skill as well as an accepted psychotherapeutic technique. It is not a kink in itself and is something experienced by minors as well as adults. That said, some people do consider their regression part of kink. For example, a person could go into a submissive littlespace that they consider both regression and kink. Age regression can be voluntary or involuntary, and many use it to cope with stress, trauma, anxiety, to relive their childhood, to reclaim a childhood they never had, and/or to have fun. Some age regressors use pacifiers, chews, sippy cups, bottles, diapers, pull-ups, and other physical items associated with children, as these items may be something they need or want in that headspace. Important to note: Age Regression is not the same as age play, adult baby diaper lover (ABDL), Daddy Dom/little girl (DDLG), and other BDSM roleplay. Most people also distinguish age regression from age dreaming.