We've made some technical changes in the background to minimize operating costs and improve our ability to keep MAP Resources online. If you notice any issues, please don't hesitate to let us know. You can send feedback at https://maphelp.page/feedback

Peer support plays a central role in most MAPs' support networks. Today, we're making it easier than ever for our users to find the perfect source of peer support with the launch of our Support Groups page. This page compiles our peer support group listings and uses an updated layout to make it easy for users to identify groups that meet their needs with just a glance. We've also removed our requirement that support groups be available 24/7, making new groups eligible for inclusion.

Our forms provider appears to be blocking connections over Tor. This is likely intended to prevent spam, however, it flies in the face of our commitment to the privacy of our users. We are looking into workarounds.

The June 2023 MAP Resources Backup is now available. You can learn more and download the backup here: https://maphelp.page/backups

We want your help! We have several volunteer positions open for a variety of skill sets. With flexible responsibilities and no hard deadlines, it's the perfect opportunity to help people in need, regardless of your availability. Apply today!
https://maphelp.page/volunteer

MAPs deserve the ability to seek support without worrying about risks to their safety and wellbeing. We've long taken steps to ensure this is the case, and today we're taking the next one by launching the MAP Resources Trust Center. This new website has all the information you need to understand how we protect your privacy, safety, and mental health across our services. Check it out at https://trust.mapresources.info

Though our focus is on MAPs, we believe everyone deserves access to accurate information about their sexuality, especially in the face of stigma. Our new blog post, Intro to paraphilias, has everything a curious paraphile might need to better understand their attractions and seek support if they want it.

At MAP Resources, we believe finding support should be simple. Our cluttered homepage was making it complicated, so we fixed that. Check out our new look at https://www.mapresources.info

By popular demand, we've collected all of our infographics on one page, so you can easily find, download, and post information about research and resources. Check it out at https://maphelp.page/infographics

The August 2023 MAP Resources Backup is now available. You can learn more and download the backup here: https://maphelp.page/backups

Like the MAP movement itself, the concept of MAP pride has sparked intense controversy. Our latest blog post, What is MAP pride?, takes a deeper look, revealing benefits that some may find surprising.

In the coming days, we'll be discontinuing the MAP Resources Status Page. Behind the scenes, this will enable changes that allow us to more quickly identify and respond to technical problems across our services. We'll continue to post updates about any issues here.

MAPs who experienced sexual abuse as a child often feel unsupported or even unwelcome in mainstream survivor spaces. Our new CSA Survivors page provides alternatives, listing survivor resources that may be more beneficial for MAP survivors.

The October 2023 MAP Resources Backup is now available. You can learn more and download the backup here: https://maphelp.page/backups

We made a change that may cause some browsers to display a redirect error when you visit a maphelp.page link. In most cases, waiting a few seconds after the error appears should fix the issue.

If the error does not go away by itself or you keep getting errors on the same link, try clearing your browser's cache. You can find instructions on how to do so here.

We apologize for the inconvenience and have implemented changes to avoid this issue in the future.

We've rewritten our Privacy Policy to better explain how we protect your data while keeping you in control. You can see the latest version of the policy at https://maphelp.page/privacy

2023 Financial Summary

💰 Our 2023 pledges have been processed, with a total of US$ 261.04 going to causes that benefit MAPs.

💸 In 2023, we spent US$ 560 running MAP Resources, including US$ 300 in charitable giving as part of our ongoing and completed projects. If our expenses remain stable, we have enough money to continue running for 2 more years.

Your donations help us extend this timeframe, start bigger projects with higher expenses, and grow our pledges. Make a donation today using one of our privacy-preserving methods: https://maphelp.page/donate

We have switched to a new provider and this should now be resolved. We apologize for the delay.

Due to a lack of recent public-facing updates, we've decided not to publish a MAP Resources Backup for February 2024. We'll be back to our bimonthly schedule after April.

Despite being a common topic in MAP research, risk factors are widely misunderstood when it comes to minor attractions. Our new blog post, What is a "risk factor"?, takes a deep dive to answer your questions and address common misconceptions.