To clarify I see sexual interest as relatively fixed so I don’t believe it is something that can be changed. I also don’t believe it needs to be contained.

When I say understand more about MAPs, I’m most interested in how exclusivity relates to other sexual interests and sexual drive. I’m also interested in the underlying structure of sexual interest in children. I think both of these fall into understanding minor attraction as one form of sexual interest.

I see my the second interest as completely separate from the first. I want to improve access to services, but only for people who need it. I definitely don’t assume that people need treatment just because they have a sexual interest in children. It is quite evident that many people are doing very well. For those who aren’t and might be interested, I would like them to have access to services. I should mention that the treatment doesn’t mean change someone’s sexual interest, but rather, to work with whatever it is that they want to address. For example, people have shared with us that dealing with stigma is challenging and can result in distress. This is important and stigma related stress could be the focus of treatment.

I recognize that this second aim may not win me any favours, but I think it’s important that I am honest.i just want to be absolutely clear that I’m not assuming that everyone needs treatment or that I believe we need to contain people.

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my comment.