-- Posted by Anonymous at 11:45 am on June 12, 2008 I'm female and 16. i think I'm bi, more attracted to girls then men. i like younger girls, pre-pubescent. it turns me on, i know it really shouldn't and i know its so fucked up but it does. i don't look at child porn or anything, its sickening, I've never tried to, they're little kids for god sakes. i would NEVER act upon these feelings, ever. i know this makes me a really horrible sick person, will i grow out of it? how do i make it stop forgot to mention, I'm also attracted to people my own age and older -- Posted by ElephantStone at 11:46 am on June 12, 2008 its just a phase. -- Posted by FurryPanther at 11:48 am on June 12, 2008 I have a few initial comments first. Thank you for spelling it right. I'm glad I'm not the only one who understands Latin roots enough to know how words work. And second, you've admitted you have these feelings, and you realize that they are a problem, and for that, I congratulate you. As for what to do, I'd recommend professional therapy. Tell them exactly what you did to us, that you haven't, nor will you ever, act on this, but you need to deal with it. They are professionals, and know what they are doing. They are your best bet to dealing with this issue. I wish you the best of luck, and you can feel free to PM myself, or any of the Support Leader team if you need any further advice. FP -- Posted by Bagheera at 11:51 am on June 12, 2008 Obviously, this is something you're quite worried about, and its good that you're asking questions as oppose to just ignoring the fact that there is an issue. People do, regardless of sex, find themselves attracted to prepubescent children. This may be because of things that happened in the past that means that they value the way they are treated by these prepubescents, but it could be for a number of other reasons too. I think first of all, I have to say I don't know if it can be cured, and like all forms of sexuality, it's something that you simply are, and often cannot change. You may want to think about going into counselling, in order to better discuss this with someone who perhaps understands how to work out what your attraction to these people actually is, because it's never clear cut. I'm glad you've made the decision to never go near child pornography, or abuse a child yourself, because this is a brave decision to make. Such abuse would change that child's life, and you're making a stand against yourself to prevent that. For that, you have my respect. -- Posted by Hexer at 6:00 pm on June 12, 2008 I hardly think your a full blown paedophile. Your only 16 yourself and the chances are it is just a phase. Your not so far ahead of the ones you find yourself attracted/aroused by yourself. They are a link to your past in a way too. Your mind is figuring things out. You say you think your bi. Your mind is working on your own sexuality, thinking, confused, learning. I should say this is just a phase. Concentrate on feelings towards your peers and elders however. I do have to say however if this feeling continues or deepens, or you have urges to seek out youngness and/or act, you should look towards professional counselling.