[Always be a unicorn]

I have a shameful confession: I'm... not attracted to humans.

Don't get the wrong idea: i'm not saying I'm a full-on zoophile (though there was a stage when I thought that might be it). Rather, I'm attracted to anthropological animals while not being able to feel the same way about normal people.

It started when I first hit puberty. At first, I thought it was just a phase, something I would grow out of. However, as I grew older the feelings just grew stronger and I realised that they weren't going away.

At the same time, I find myself feeling little to no attraction to actual humans and as a result have trouble relating to other people.

I can't talk to anyone about it, and the whole mess has played a role in my depression. I don't know what to do.

[allme]

First of all I want to give you a hug

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

So do you actually find some animals sexually attractive?

I'm not sexually attracted to animals but I sometimes feel I prefer them over humans! This must be very confusing for you Please don't feel ashamed, you have done nothing wrong! You have taken a huge step coming here and opening up about it. I hope you find your answers.

[Webgoji]

There's nothing to be ashamed of. I don't know much about people that are into the "furry culture", but I know there are plenty of people that enjoy it.

I respectfully disagree with the above response.

There are a few things to consider....

Zoophilia is a sexual attraction to animals....(sometimes defined to include bestiality)...Which, on the surface, could be mostly harmless. However, IMHO, it's a dangerous attraction...a slippery slope if you will.

Bestiality is sex with animals.....Illegal in most countries. And, for the welfare of the animals, a highly dangerous practice. It's a deviant behavior that, IMHO, needs to be treated.

A "furry" is most frequently a person who enjoys identifying with animals and connects so closely with them that they spend time dressing up like them.....kinky, but harmless.
Also, in the sexual sense, someone who enjoys having sex with someone who exhibits behaviors of, and/or dressing up as an animal. Also kinky and harmless.
(Harmless being a very subjective idea, but I use it in a sexually consensual way)

Hope this helps.

[Harley47]

I'm not at all concerned about the furry fetish...different strokes for different folks. Hell, I'll even go so far to admit some of the art is pretty good, in the pieces I've seen (though I once stumbled upon something from the Lion King...hit me right in the childhood. Thank you Tumblr. -_-). My concern is, however, that you find human relationships difficult as a result of this. That, I think, is the issue, not the act of being a furry.

[AppalachianAxis]

You're hardly alone in this, if that helps. Plenty of other people prefer anthropomorphic pornography, myself included! When I do dive into the internet for some porn, it's straight to the furry sites for me.
I am myself pretty (very) at odds with the concept of sexual relationships as a part of emotional intimacy as a whole. So, for me, I know I turn to the furry stuff as a way to "dehumanize" the sexual concept as it were. I see sex as much more to a base animalistic urge, so it makes sense that I prefer to see anthro-fied animals doing it rather than people. I also think that, as an amateur artist myself, it may be that I tune in more with the artistic side of it as well.
I can't speak to your own psychology however. Just know that your not freakish or weird or anything like that, thousands and thousands of other people just like ya out there who are doing just fine.

[Always be a unicorn]

I just wanted to thank all of you for the support. It really means a lot to me.

[Always be a unicorn]

[QUOTE=allme;3608295]If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

So do you actually find some animals sexually attractive?[QUOTE]

I turn twenty soon.

I don't necessarily find animals sexually attractive. So far, it's only been anthro animals.

[allme]

Originally Posted by Always be a unicorn

I just wanted to thank all of you for the support. It really means a lot to me.

[AppalachianAxis]

Originally Posted by Always be a unicorn

I just wanted to thank all of you for the support. It really means a lot to me.

Try not to worry about it too much. Maybe try getting involved in the forums and online communities related to this particular attraction? It might help you realize just how commonplace and accepted this is. And if it makes you uncomfortable, just remember, it's the internet! You're completely anonymous! Feel free to get out there and talk to other people.

Also, in regards to you're worries about "being" a furry, and this is some good advice you'll hear a lot: don't concern yourself with labels unless you want them. Like I said, I look a furry porn a LOT. But I don't remotely consider or label myself as "A Furry."
You're just... you!

[allme]

[QUOTE=Always be a unicorn;3612612][QUOTE=allme;3608295]If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

So do you actually find some animals sexually attractive?

I turn twenty soon.

I don't necessarily find animals sexually attractive. So far, it's only been anthro animals.

Forgive me, but what is an anthro animal?

[AppalachianAxis]

[QUOTE=allme;3613278][QUOTE=Always be a unicorn;3612612]

Originally Posted by allme

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

So do you actually find some animals sexually attractive?

Forgive me, but what is an anthro animal?

Allme,

An "Anthro" animal is when an animal is portrayed with human and qualities features. IE: Walks on two legs, was fingers instead of paws, etc. The personification of an animal, if you will. An example would be something like Buggs Bunny or some other cartoon animal.

[allme]

Oooh I see, ok I understand now. I had a male friend that fantasised about the caramel bunny on the tv. I don't find this worrying as such but what I do find worrying is the fact the OP is unable to relate to people. Why do you think this is the case? Why do you think you lean more to anthro animals rather than humans?

To be honest though, I prefer my dogs to most people....sooo hmmm.

[Webgoji]

Here's an example of anthropomorphism; the Thundercats.



Often the characters are very stylized and sexualized. Therefore it's possible for someone to develop an inappropriate expectation of what a normal woman should look like in much the way that I understand porn can create an unreasonable expectation in some people.

[allme]

Originally Posted by Webgoji

Here's an example of anthropomorphism; the Thundercats.



Often the characters are very stylized and sexualized. Therefore it's possible for someone to develop an inappropriate expectation of what a normal woman should look like in much the way that I understand porn can create an unreasonable expectation in some people.

Ooh ok now I actually do understand...thanks!

Well like I said before, I don't see it really as being a 'problem' in itself. The problem I do see, is that you feel you can't feel the same way about a real person.

[Lost1ndarkness]

Your fine the way you are furries are a rich sub culture with amazing art and stories being sexually attracted that's fine to everyone has something they think is sexy sometimes we just need help accepting it

if it makes you feel better I'm a furry too I'm a hybrid fox/buck I draw and write stories if you want to talk or get help expressing your self in a furry style I'd love to help