Philias: Zoophilia and the Hidden Community That's Into Animals

Get ready to learn about the underground and frequently misunderstood world of zoophilia. With the help of paraphilia researcher Alexandra Zidenberg and hosts of the zoophile podcast Zooier Than Thou, we'll unravel what it really means to be attracted to animals. We'll learn what it is that attracts "zoos" to non-human animals, explore the hot-button issue of animal consent, wrestle with the ethics of bestiality, understand the incredible diversity within the zoophile community itself, and hear about the immense challenges zoophiles face in a society that's quick to judge what they don't understand. Tune in for an ultra-taboo episode that will challenge what you thought you knew about the world.

Resources from Alexandra Zidenberg:

• Website: https://www.alexandrazidenberg.com/
• Dissertation: https://harvest.usask.ca/items/aeb0600d-3e6d-48e1-9008-906c050cae23
• Twitter: https://x.com/Lexi_M_Z

Resources from Zooier Than Thou:

• Podcast website: https://zoo.wtf/
• Twitter: https://x.com/zooierthanthou
• BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/zoo.wtf

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