Like any other sexual fetish, furry has an erotic side. While it is usually expressed in roleplay or erotic art, it can also manifest as consenting activities between fellow furries.
It is often viewed as an adorable and affectionate expression of pleasure, but critics say it is essentially child abuse. There are many ways to distinguish between the two extremes of furry sexuality. Listed below are some of the most prominent facets of furry sexuality.
Yiffing
Although it’s not exactly a new concept, yiffing with furry sexuality is still an obnoxious term, largely criticized by furry communities for perpetuating stereotypes. The word originates from the sound of mating foxes. Originally, yiff was used as a happy affirmation, but since 1997, it has taken on a hypersexual connotation. While the word has become part of the furry lexicon, yiffing with furry sexuality has been hijacked by trolls to make fun of the community’s hypersexuality.
The term yiff first appeared on FurryMUCK in the 1990s. The ‘foxy’ language, derived from the sci-fi/fantasy genre, was invented by littlefox, and was intended to represent a positive sound. Depending on the context, it could mean anything from an affirmative greeting to a rude sexual proposition. Over time, however, yipp became the more commonly used word and became a verb and adjective of sexual situations.
Anthropomorphic animal fetish
Anthropomorphic animals are popular in fiction and popular culture. The fetish has a variety of different reasons, but one of the most common is the fascination with animal species. The fetish originated in the 1980s, when the Air Force technical artist Steve Gallacci presented a work entitled Albedo at NorEasCon II, the second World Science Fiction Convention, in Boston. From this, a group of fanatical anthropomorphic animal fans called the “Gallacci group” developed, and they gathered at Westercon and Worldcon conventions for several years.
As the name implies, furries are people who think they’re animals. Furries are people who have a weird fetish for fur. Their favorite media, such as video games, are anthropomorphic animals. Some examples include the characters from My Little Pony and Zootopia. The community of furry fans is known as furries. Despite the misunderstandings and misconceptions about furries, a group of fans are forming around these fictional creatures.
Sexuality
The furry community is notoriously sexual. It’s difficult to separate it from the fandom’s massive sale of porn and pedophile subculture, and its incredibly high rate of sex shit and STD transmission. However, while some people have criticized Merlino for the situation, it’s impossible to say that the furry community is homophobic. This article will address some of the issues surrounding furry sexuality in the community.
One of the biggest problems in the furry community is the misrepresentation of gay people. While furries have a high percentage of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender fans, the fact remains that many of them are queer and heterosexual. As such, anti-furry rhetoric perpetuates the misperception that furry sex is inherently heterosexual and cis-gendered.
Bullying
The prevalence of furry sexual bullying is increasing. Recent research suggests that 62 percent of furries have been victims of bullying in their lifetimes. While the majority of the bullying occurred during childhood, it is particularly prevalent among furries in their teenage years. This trend may have impacted the decisions that furries make regarding their groups of choice later in life. But what can furries do about the problem? Here are some things they can do.
First, be aware of the dangers of the community. Although furries do not associate with sex groups, this does not mean that inappropriate behavior isn’t possible. It is essential that parents accompany children to furry conventions, and avoid allowing children to hang out with older furries. As an example, avoid letting children interact with furry adults on Discord. Moreover, never let them meet up with strangers.
Statistics
The most common survey question about furry sex was, “How important is sex to furries?” The majority of respondents (86.7%) said that sex is a big part of their lives, whereas only 13.9% said it was a small or insignificant role. This is not surprising, as most furries do not publicly state their sexual orientation. However, the survey creator did not include a question asking how much sex is important.
Interestingly, furry sexuality is similar to that of other fandoms. However, the percentage of furries who identify as asexual or transgender is almost three times higher than that of the American population. In terms of gender identity, there is no statistically significant difference between furries and anime fans. Most furries consider themselves to be “genderfluid” or non-binary, and a significant percentage are male.