Union Leader – Officials in Atkinson, New Hampshire have scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday — Valentine’s Day — for an application from the owner of a new spa catering to adults who role-play as children wearing diapers.
According to its website, The Diaper Spa is a “physician-run diaper salon” aimed at “all diaper-wearing individuals who seek acceptance, respite, and care.”
Owner Dr. Colleen Murphy submitted an application to town officials via email Jan. 29 and by hard copy Jan. 30 to operate a “special exception/home occupation, aka Diaper Spa” at the site.
According to a legal notice, the spa offers “mental health counseling.”
On the spa’s website, Murphy invites interested customers to imagine a “safe and judgment-free session” where they can express themselves and “partake of your favorite activities, meals, snacks, and nurturing.”
The website states the safety and well-being of clients are “paramount” at Diaper Spa, with all clients undergoing a “thorough vetting process,” including ID checks and screening through the National Sex Offender Registry.
“Our commitment to discretion and respect is unwavering,” Murphy says in a quote on the website.
“The Diaper Spa is a safe space where clients can experience compassionate care without fear of judgment or exposure. We take every measure to ensure the safety of our clients,” she continues.
Photos on the website show a room decorated like a nursery, with toys, diapers and a crib that appears large enough to hold an adult.
Services at The Diaper Spa advertised on the website include a 30-minute call at no charge with the “resident Diaper Doctor, Doc Murphy” to talk about the various services and “a spa-like nursery experience for the little one inside of you, providing a warm, safe, and nurturing environment while you indulge in relaxation,” which costs $350 per hour.
Other services are available for prices ranging from $100 an hour for texting with Murphy to $1,500 for a 24-hour spa stay.
