Goofy_Goobers_ t1_isdcl1e wrote on October 15, 2022 at 2:26 AM

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And I always kind of wondered why that was honestly. Like what differs between men and women that makes pedophilia more prevalent amongst males.

IAMSHADOWBANKINGGUY t1_isdvq1n wrote on October 15, 2022 at 5:38 AM

Judging by the amount of men on tik tok talking about their first time being with an older woman, I'm starting to think there are way more female pedophiles than people realize. It just isn't reported because men are supposed to like it.

blueheartsadness t1_isdx11t wrote on October 15, 2022 at 5:55 AM

Yep. There are tons of female middle school/ high school teachers who have inappropriate relations with their students.

Withnail-is-life t1_iseckkb wrote on October 15, 2022 at 9:35 AM

I think even taking that into account there are still more men.

Edit: this paper here goes into detail about it. Estimated ratio 10:1 male to female although this is most likely underrepresenting female pedophiles. https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/psychopathology-and-personality-traits-pedophiles

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Chibsie t1_isdrlrb wrote on October 15, 2022 at 4:50 AM

I'd kinda like to know the official answer to this too. I thought it may be because puberty hits girls a bit quicker (sometimes). Like early menstrual cycles and breast development. Men get a deeper voice and facial hair among other traits later than girls.