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Bestiality/Zoophilia Research

Research into the causes and effects of bestiality/zoophilia, including its links to childhood sexual abuse and animal cruelty.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What are the psychological risk factors that lead people to engage in sexual acts with animals?

Research into why some people engage in sexual acts with animals (bestiality/zoophilia) is limited, but clinical studies link it repeatedly with histories of childhood sexual abuse, broader victimizat...