Zoophilia
Zoophilia (pronounced: zoh-uh-FIL-ee-uh) is a term used in the field of psychology and sexology to describe a sexual fixation on non-human animals. It is derived from the Greek words ζῷον (zṓion, "animal") and φιλία (philía, "friendship" or "love").
Definition
Zoophilia is characterized by enduring, intense fantasies and sexual arousal involving non-human animals. This may manifest in a variety of ways, from a desire for sexual contact with animals, to a preference for animal-related pornography. It is important to note that zoophilia is distinct from bestiality, which refers to the act of engaging in sexual activity with animals.
History
The term "zoophilia" was first introduced in the late 19th century by Richard von Krafft-Ebing, a German psychiatrist who specialized in the study of sexual deviance. His work, Psychopathia Sexualis, was one of the first to categorize and analyze different forms of sexual desire and behavior, including zoophilia.
Related Terms
- Bestiality: The act of engaging in sexual activity with animals.
- Zoosexuality: A term sometimes used interchangeably with zoophilia, though it more specifically refers to a sexual orientation towards animals.
- Species dysphoria: A condition in which an individual feels a strong identification with a non-human species and discomfort with their own human identity.
See Also
References
- American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
- Beetz, A. M. (2002). Love, Violence, and Sexuality in Relationships between Humans and Animals. Germany: Shaker Verlag.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zoophilia
- Wikipedia's article - Zoophilia
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