Question of the Week

The Question of the Week for November 1, 2009:

Question #1: As a boy, how long did you contend with a desire to wear diapers before actually getting diapers?
(Check only one.)

Intended participants for this question: All boys who wear diapers and adult males who wanted to wear diapers but could not necessarily obtain them until adulthood

Less than one month

One to three months

Three to six months

Six months to one year

One to two years

Two to four years

Four to six years

Six to eight years

Eight to ten years

More than ten years

Not applicable (I've worn diapers nonstop from birth)

Question #2: At what age did these desires begin?
(Check only one.)

Before 6
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Over 18

Question #3: What obstacles did you face in getting diapers?
(Check all that apply.)

Not having money

Difficulties getting to a store

Difficulties ordering diapers

Difficulties getting diapers past parents

Difficulties getting diapers past brothers

Difficulties getting diapers past sisters

Difficulties getting diapers from a potential source

Question #4: What other disadvantages did you face with getting diapers?
(Check all that apply.)

Did not have a bike

Lived too far away from any stores

No city bus service available

Someone else was always home

No easy way to sneak out of the house

Did not have a bedroom of my own

Did not know anyone whom I could trust to help

Family was highly religious or conservative

Inclement weather interfering with opportune times

Question #5: In spite of other obstacles being present, what possible opportunities did you have in getting diapers?
(Check all that apply.)

Having money of my own

Being able to get to a store

Being able to order diapers

Being able to get diapers from a potential source

Getting diapers past family members

Producing makeshift diapers

Having a friend who could possibly help

Question #6: How did you overcome the obstacles that you faced with getting diapers?
(Check all that apply.)

Stole money to get diapers

Stole the diapers themselves from the store

Stole the diapers from a supply to which I had access

Used someone else's credit card to order diapers

Snuck out during the day to get to the store

Snuck out at night to get to the store

Took a long walk/bike ride to get to the store

Went to the store after school to get diapers

Went to the store when others thought I was with my friends

Took advantage of times when family was away from the house

Produced makeshift diapers

Relied on a friend to get diapers for me

Relied on a brother whom I trusted not to tell

Relied on a sister whom I trusted not to tell

Relied on a cousin whom I trusted not to tell

Ordered free sample from a diaper vendor

Question #7: What were your concerns towards family members finding out?
(Check all that apply.)

Being punished by parents

Being scolded by parents

Being teased by brothers

Being teased by sisters

Being sent to a counselor/therapist

Being counseled or censured by church clergy

Brothers telling parents about it

Brothers telling others about it

Sisters telling parents about it

Sisters telling others about it

The embarrassment of being confronted/questioned about it

Parents' reaction to the consequences of the methods used

The last choice (parents' reaction�) pertains to situations such as getting caught stealing diapers from a store, for example.

Question #8: At what age did you manage to get your first diapers or at least make an attempt to get diapers?
(Check only one.)

Under 6
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Over 18

Question #9: At what age did someone in your family first find out that you had diapers or wanted to wear diapers?
(Check only one.)

Under 6
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Over 18

Question #10: Who was the first person in your immediate family to find out that you had diapers or wanted to wear diapers?
(Check all that apply.)

Mother

Father

Older brother

Younger brother

Older sister

Younge sister

How did the person(s) indicated above find out that you had diapers or wanted to wear diapers?
(Check all that apply.)

Caught me wearing diapers (no pants on)

Caught me wearing diapers (pants on)

Found supply of diapers in my room

Found supply of diapers elsewhere in house

Intercepted delivery or receipt of diapers that were ordered

Found used diapers in trash

Found used diapers temporarily hidden for later disposal

Smells from diaper wearing/usage

Suspicious transactions found on bank statement

Caught me stealing money to get diapers

Caught me trying to sneak out to get diapers

Caught me at the store getting diapers

Caught me en route to or from the store to get diapers

Was told by outside family member (grandparent, aunt, etc.)

Was told by someone not related to family (e.g. babysitter)

Found evidence of diaper interests via online activity

How far did you get with wearing and using your diapers before you were confronted by someone about your desire to wear diapers?
(Check only one.)

I had not yet gotten any diapers

I had not yet gotten any diapers but had a plan in mind

I had diapers on their way but not yet received

I had gotten diapers but had not gotten them into the house

I had gotten diapers but had not gotten them into my bedroom

I had gotten diapers to my bedroom but had not yet worn them

I had gotten diapers and worn them but not used them

I had gotten diapers and had worn them and used them

What do you think started your desires to wear diapers as a young boy? How old were you at the time? How did you come to realize this desire? What kinds of things made you think about diapers?

Explain how much time passed between having the desire to wear diapers and getting diapers. How did you get your first diapers?

Explain how much time passed between having the desire to wear diapers and getting caught with diapers and/or being confronted by someone about your desires to wear diapers:

Describe the obstacles and disadvantages that you face or have faced in getting diapers:

Explain how you overcame or attempted to overcome the obstacles and disadvantages that prevented you from getting diapers. What risks did you face and what risks, if any, were realized?

Explain your concerns towards family members finding out and confronting you about your desire to wear diapers and possible attempts to obtain diapers. What were you afraid of possibly happening?

Provide details regarding the first time you obtained diapers on your own or had at least attempted to do so. How old were you at the time? How did you feel at the time of doing this?

Who was the first person to find out about you wanting to wear diapers? How did this person find out?

How did the others in your family find out that you wanted to wear diapers? How did each of these people react? How did friends, kids in school and others outside of the family react?

If you had to do it all over again, what would you have done to get diapers? Likewise, what would you advise to someone faced with a situation similar to yours?

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