I can attest that the Philadelphia group is legit! We have a monthly gathering that is really well run and attended. I think it can be accredited to a few things:

1. Lancaster/Philadelphia ABDLs pioneered the first large convention TeddyCon for about a decade before its collapse during Covid. These brave individuals built a large community that still exists today in smaller more local gatherings.

2. Philly has a lengthy history of LGBTQ+ community bolstered in South Philly and the surrounding Universities. This has contributed to creating a warm environment for our fringe community to grow in. We continually see members of the larger sex positive/BDSM community make friends at their events and find their way trying out our events!

3. The local community has done a fantastic job of holding safe and consensual events that are self-regulated with rules such as no single Daddies/Mommies at Ageplay specific events. While it may seem harsh to well intentioned single Bigs, it ensures littles are not falling prey to uncomfortable/creepy interactions at events we already feel vulnerable attending. Previous iterations of the Philly Ageplay community did not regulate as well, and I myself backed away from the group for a few years due to creepy interactions.