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Worn/wet adult diapers for over a year by choice. not going to stop, otherwise well-adjusted and successful. regular doc will eventually ask what's up. worried about how to answer when he does. help?

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Dr. Kenneth Lin answered

The Truth: Yes, it's pretty unusual. You can let your doctor know what you are doing, or just not talk about it. Let him know you prefer it for whatever reason, and he should accept it. (this assumes you don't have any other issues going on).

Dr Ashley agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

Worn/wet adult diapers for over a year by choice. not going to stop, otherwise well-adjusted and successful. regular doc will eventually ask what's up. worried about how to answer when he does. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Lin answered

Dr Ashley agreed

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