Guide to Age Play in BDSM (Types of Littles)

Age Play is roleplay where there players regress and act a different age.

This is not pedophilia. There are only consenting adults involved with this play.

Types of Littles & Age Players

The following are the types of littles that age players may regress to, based on the regressed age range:

Age RangeLittle, Middle, or Big
1-12Little
11-17Middle
18+Big (Caretaker)

These are other names you can use to refer to age players:

LittleLittle boy, little girl, babygirl, babyboy, munchkin, princess, prince, etc.
MiddleBig boy, big girl, big brother, big sister, etc.
Big (Caretaker)Mommy, Daddy, Big, etc.

Why Do People Like Age Play

People like to regress via Age Play because adult stresses are a pain in the ass, and this can be an outlet for escapism that also allows you to get in touch with your inner child.

Note: You don’t want to negotiate with an age player while they are in their little space (it’s a bit more difficult to communicate).

Similar to Pet Play, Age Play has a huge community.

Age Play Terminology

TermDefinition
CaretakersThe Top role that nurtures and looks after the littles and middles.
CG/LRefers to the Caregivers and littles dynamic.
DD/lgRefers to the Daddy Dom and little girl dynamic.
LittlesAge players who regress to an age between 1 and 12. They are more carefree and require more supervision and emotional reciprocation.
Leather LittlesLittle age players who are into leather.
Little HandlersLittle players who take care of pets in Pet Play.
MiddlesAge players who regress to an age between 12 and 17. These ages are young enough to be carefree but old enough to have responsibilities.
Sexualized AgeplayAge Play + Edge Play and involves more sexuality. It can include brat littles and rougher caretakers.

How To Age Play

Littles will behave typically based on the age they are roleplaying, their current environment, and any cultural backgrounds they may have.

Activities you can do with littles include:

  • Baking together
  • Drawing
  • Reading a book to a little

Caretakers take joy in guiding and taking care of littles and middles.

Age Play Myths & Misconceptions

Littles aren’t able to consent. Yes, they are still adults. They can consent.

Littles can’t be Tops. Brats are an example of a type of little that can Top a Big.

Littles aren’t service-oriented. Similar to children, they want to be valued and praised. They do this by servicing their Caretaker.

Littles don’t do rules. They know rules, but rulebreaking is typically part of the play. Unless the surrounding environment can be an issue to someone who is deep in little space.

Littles are really happy and carefree only. Nope, some age play can involve having the little do something dark.

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