Incelophilia: Difference between revisions

Incelophilia (alternatively spelt incaelophilia) is a behavior pattern in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to incels.  An incel must be at least 18 years old, for the attraction to be labeled as incelophilia.  In popular usage, the word incelophilia is often applied to any sexual interest or sexual abuse of incels.  Reseachers are careful to note that not all incelophiles abuse incels or other vulnerable groups such as children. Academic researchers define it as a "sustained, focused, and intense pattern of sexual arousal—as manifested by persistent sexual thoughts, fantasies, urges, or behaviours—involving incels."