Hello, Before I begin, I want to note that I am using ChatGPT as a translator to make my thoughts more clear and understandable. Please understand that everything I say is meant in a kind and respectful tone, not in a negative or accusatory way. I apologize in advance for any mistakes or difficulties in expressing myself. I am a Japanese woman, and I’d like to share my perspective on a sensitive topic. While I personally find lolicon to be gross and distasteful, I do not believe it should be equated with pedophilia. Using the term “pedophilia” in this context can inadvertently harm victims and make it more difficult for us to seek justice for real cases of abuse. This brings me to a personal experience. When I was 15, I was groomed into certain types of media. As I grew older and understood what lolicon was, I stopped interacting with it completely. However, some people insisted it was equivalent to pedophilia or even child pornography, which made me feel deeply disgusted and ashamed. This led me to question myself: was I unknowingly consuming CP? The idea filled me with guilt, as I know it does for many others in similar situations. I believe it’s important to recognize that while lolicon is indeed gross, labeling it as pedophilia can unintentionally make grooming victims feel as though they were complicit in harming actual children. For me, this confusion and guilt contributed to my diagnosis of P-OCD (Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), a condition that has been extremely difficult to cope with. I think the term “pedophile” should be used carefully, reserved only for those who harm or exploit real children. Misusing this term risks alienating victims like myself, who are already grappling with feelings of guilt and shame. Even now, I continue to struggle with intrusive thoughts and taboo desires, which have been overwhelming at times. One way I cope is through art and by depicting myself as a loli. While this method has been therapeutic for me, recent discussions around this topic have left me feeling nauseous, uncertain, and self-doubting. I constantly wonder if I might be a pedophile, even though I’ve never acted on these thoughts or harmed anyone. I hope this explanation clarifies my perspective and sheds light on why I feel strongly about this issue. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I appreciate your kindness and understanding.