Coming To Terms!! (self.zoophilia)
submitted 2017-02-13 01:26:26 by DoggieLover92
Hi I'm a 24 year old gay man and been recently been trying to accept myself as a zoophile. It's been something that I didn't want to accept but can't stop those feelings, just like I had to come to terms of being gay. I currently have a dog, that is sweet and caring, but not my type. I have a crush on big dogs. Don't get me wrong I love my dog but would never bang him. How did you accept your Zoosexuality? Thanks.
I accepted myself through time and research, listening to intellectual debate, and ultimately deciding that zoosexuality is morally permissible.
But considering that you've described yourself as more or less a romantic zoosexual, I believe I have good news for you; you have nothing to fear! Say you love dogs and no one's ever going to think twice!
This is a bit shorter than I would have liked - I'd have gone into all the points of argument for and against zoosexuality as a romantic and sexual orientation, but I'm a bit stripped for time at the moment. I'm sure another user might be a bit more descriptive.
I'm still not sure if I am really a zoo or not, so I'm in a similar boat (also gay myself). All I can say for now is that this sub is a great place to be to discuss these feelings from my experience. I hope it helps you!
I never thought of accepting myself.
It's something that was just default for me.
I can't really relate, so I don't know how to help.
I don't see what there is to accept.
You is you. That's it. Nothing wrong.
I would say personal acceptance is more of a process. I didn't have a day where I was suddenly OK with my attractions, instead I wrote and read about the topic. I reasoned that I am also an animal. That mating and sex drives are natural systems. That animals can also be sentient beings with complex emotions. Reflecting on formative experiences in early childhood. Etc.
I think it's less about accepting oneself and more about understanding oneself; what makes you happy and why.