Writing this article was challenging. While I worry it will further normalize an unacceptable agenda, I feel compelled to shed light on this disturbing movement. On one hand, I fear their “normalize this” approach could quickly escalate from simply “sharing information” to labeling anyone opposed as a “bigot” – even for rejecting the idea of a 13-year-old dating a 62-year-old. However, I am so infuriated by what is being promoted that I must speak out, despite the anger I felt researching this topic. Ultimately, I believe exposing this gross and disgusting movement is necessary, despite my anger about having to even write this at all.

Dr. Lindsey Doe is a prominent social media personality with over a million followers across various platforms, as shown in the post below. On her popular YouTube channel “Sexplanations,” she has amassed over 1.2 million subscribers. According to her Wikipedia page, Dr. Doe earned her Master of Science degree from the University of Montana in 2005, with her thesis focusing on the “Phenomenological claim of first sexual intercourse among individuals of varied levels of sexual self-disclosure.” She later received her Doctor of Philosophy in human sexuality from the then-accredited Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Given her academic credentials and large online following, Dr. Doe will be considered an “expert” but some.

In a video posted by Libs of TikTok, Dr. Doe claims that pedophilia is a sexual orientation, comparable to being gay or straight. She also promotes a website called “VirPed,” which appears to either be an elaborate trap to catch pedophiles, or a platform offering “support” for those who have not acted on their pedophilic urges. While I will not provide a direct link to the website, I can share screenshots for context and evidence if needed.

So What is the “VirPed” website say their mission is?

I did some basic research on both Nick Devin and Ethan Edwards and, not surprisingly, very little is found about them as they operate under a psudonism. The most in depth information I could find was from a Salon.com article in 2012 where “Devin” described as:

“a happily married man in his mid-60s with four grown children. “I have advanced degrees from prestigious universities, a very good job, a lot of friends and am well-respected in my community,”.

As the article went on, they also described “Edwards” as:

“attracted to girls as young as four and has sexual fantasies about them, but says he’s never abused a child. “I basically have no problem avoiding abusing anyone,” he told me. “That’s just not an issue. When I’m with a child, I’m attuned to her and could never lose sight of the danger to her of anything I did.”

The article and video explained that this is a “support organization” for those who have not acted on their disturbing urges. After thoroughly researching the organization’s website, I am deeply troubled by what appears to be an effort to normalize such behavior. While these types of discussions have occurred in academic circles and social media before, I find it incredibly concerning and reprehensible that this organization exists.

I may be mistaken, but is this movement truly intended to provide a safe space for non-offending pedophiles to learn how to manage their harmful urges? Does this represent an effort to normalize pedophilia? I’m interested to hear your thoughts in the comments. For now, I’m going to try to lower my anger and blood pressure.

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