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Characterization of Sex with Animals in Córdoba, Colombia. An Exploratory Study

Version 1 : Received: 24 September 2018 / Approved: 25 September 2018 / Online: 25 September 2018 (11:49:12 CEST)

How to cite: Medina-Pérez, Ó.A.; García-Vega, L.M.; Villard Plaza, J.P.; Ortiz Valencia, J.C. Characterization of Sex with Animals in Córdoba, Colombia. An Exploratory Study. Preprints 2018, 2018090484. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201809.0484.v1 Medina-Pérez, Ó.A.; García-Vega, L.M.; Villard Plaza, J.P.; Ortiz Valencia, J.C. Characterization of Sex with Animals in Córdoba, Colombia. An Exploratory Study. Preprints 2018, 2018090484. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201809.0484.v1

Abstract

Introduction: Sex with animals is a male practice with a social acceptance in many areas of the Colombian Atlantic coast; however, this behavior has been little studied. The aim of this study was to characterize the practice of sex with animals in a group of men living in Cordoba department, Colombia. Methods: descriptive quantitative study was made. Forty-seven adults were interviewed. The information was collected through a survey which asked about sociodemographic aspects, characteristics and beliefs around the behavior. Results: Total participants knew about the practice, 68,1% stated to have had it and they said it happened between the ages of 7 and 30 years old, for an average time of seven years gap; 65,6% had it in presence of friends and relatives. 87,6% said the practice feels really good at the first time; 35,6% stated it was a beneficial practice and 37,5% said they would like their sons to experience it. Conclusion: Having sex with animals is a social accepted behavior and it is thought to be positive since it helps the correct psychosexual development and it prevents other behaviors, not culturally accepted, such as drug use or homosexuality.

Keywords

Bestiality; Colombia; sexual behavior; sexuality; Zoophilia

Subject

Social Sciences, Psychology

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