The Virtuous Pedophiles support group naturally has many young men in it, some of them fairly nerdy.

Ethan Edwards is the co-founder of Virtuous Pedophiles. Blog posts reflect his personal views, and are not statements from the organization.

The Virtuous Pedophiles support group naturally has many young men in it, some of them fairly nerdy.Someone suggested that being a virtuous pedophile is like being required to play the game of life on "expert level" or in "expert mode".

I like it. It recognizes the challenges, but implies they can be overcome, and doesn't focus on unhappiness.

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I'm attracted to children but unwilling to act on it. Before judging me harshly, would you be willing to listen?

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Nitro, who has died aged 73, is remembered by members of the VirPed community.

I'm attracted to children but unwilling to act on it. Before judging me harshly, would you be willing to listen?

Two pedophiles and their long term partners discuss how their relationships began, how minor attraction was disclosed, and what happened next.