I'm sure there are more people than we know of out there who find young girls (10-12) attractive. I think the important thing is that you do not act on these 'forced' feelings of attraction.

And, I wouldn't suggest forcing yourself to get aroused in the first place.... If you don't find something attractive, don't 'force' yourself to get aroused by it. There are plenty of other ways of getting aroused... porn, masturbation, etc. etc.

Yeah! Look at porn instead!

I agree with marvel.

Ok I will try and stop this practice, thanks. I'm not saying that I'm but if I were slightly attracted on occasion to the age group mentioned, would this be normal?

No, it's not "normal". Normal adults are attracted to other people who are sexually mature, not children. However, as long as you do not act on these impulses then nothing is legally wrong. You have the freedom to think anything you want.

Go find some adult porn. If you have to force this attraction, then it's clearly due to boredom. Fix that issue.

How exactly are you attracted to these girls? Is it a deep sexual attraction or do you just consider them to be cute for lack of seeing any older good-looking girls? If it's the former, you should try to direct your attentions elsewhere.

The only thing that seems bothersome is that you're forcing yourself to be sexually attracted to something you ordinarily wouldn't find attractive. If you're worried about being sexually attracted to younger girls that can be of some concern if they're really young. The definition of a pedophile is someone whos attracted to an individual of the opposite sex who is UNDER the age of 12 (aka prepubescent). Pretty much as long the girl has signs of sexual maturity (breats, hips, curves etc etc) then its perfectly normal for a male to be sexually attracted to them. I think the fact that youre on this board looking for help or advice shows that you might think you have a problem.... Like what mostly everyone else has said on this board, as long as you're not acting on these urges I don't think its of major concern, but if you start feeling you might have a problem or you might do something stupid you absolutely need to seek some professional help. If I were you I would masturbate before I went to the beach and for god sakes stop trying to make yourself attracted to these much younger girls!!! Hope this helped.

They certainly grab my attention...whether that is sexual or just beauty I'm unsure. Whatever it is I sometimes try and force myself to aroused. Sometimes sexual thoughts may enter my mind I think. I do have a lot of pent-up sexual engery when I'm at the beach if that somehow is apart of it. Does beauty have some tiny underlying sexualness to to our subconscience? Anyways, all I know is that I'm way more attracted to mature females. But, if I have some slight sexual attractive to these young girls, which I know it's not normal, it's not strong at all and I don't see it interfering in my life. I hope it's not though.

Well of course beauty has a sexuality in our minds! You're not likely to be sexually attracted to an ugly woman now are you? No. You're likely to be sexually attracted to a beautiful woman. Beauty is the first step towards sexual attraction.

I mean even when it relates to young girls (10-12). I get an attraction feeling when I'm around these younger girls but I'm unsure whether it's sexual or just beauty.

It's the same thing in my book, because one leads to the other. You're attracted to prepubescent girls, and that's kinda sick, no matter how you label it. If you start having the desire to act on your attractions, then please, for your own good, go to a psychiatrist.

If I'm attracted to young girls (10-12) beauty, what's wrong with that? I think it's only their beauty, and nothing sexual. I think out of bordum I just try and get aroused by them, which I'll stop, because if nothing sexual is there, why force it.

Why do you think they are "beautiful"? I think a grown woman is beautiful; I think a child is cute, like a puppy. I would never be attracted in any way, shape or form to a 10 year old boy; the thought nauseates me. Why would you even think to force something sexual? Pedophelia just because you're bored isn't excusable.

I should note that I'm extremely attracted to mature adult females. Most of time I don't really notice the 10-12 yr olds when I'm around them but occasionally I notice them but I don't think it's sexual.

I do think the human body is beautiful and children are beautiful in a way but I agree women are truely beautiful. I don't think beautiful is the right word, it's probably just cuteness. Yes, I agree it's quite sick to just force attractiveness and I plan not to ever do this again. In some twist way I have all this pent up sexual engery and for some reason I get frustrated and try and force an attraction on something. It's werid so I will stop it!

Please give me you're feedback. I hope I don't have a problem.

Everybody can have unhealthy thoughts from time to time. If you're able to recognize this, redirect your focus, and be fine, you don't have a problem.

Redirecting to porn is just fine; that's what it's there for! Believe me I know about pent up sexual urges. I'm single right now. Porn and masturbation are my FRIENDS.

I hate to keep going on about this but need to say some more. Thanks for your help so far.

In a nutshell, I find younger girls cute/pleasant to look at generally (which I hope is ok)? I think what I do is use those thoughts as a jumping off point for myself to get aroused, which is wrong. So, I will re focus my thoughts on other things. I didn't want to mention this but I'm physically disabled so, I don't have much of a sexual outlet, not that it excuses what I have been doing. Anyways, I seriously hope I'm not a pedophile!

You're borderline, but if you properly redirect your feelings I think you will be ok.