Furry: A Lifestyle Or A Fetish

[lupestripe]

I think the furry fandom blurs the distinction between fetish and lifestyle. I guess the two aren't mutually exclusive but some consider furry as being purely a fetish whereas others consider it a lifestyle. If you consider other fandoms - anime, Star Wars, cosplay etc - is the difference between sexuality and lifestyle so clearly marked there? I am not so sure.

So ultimately, what is furry for you - a fetish or a lifestyle? Or perhaps it's a little from both. When something is spiritual, is there a real distinction between lifestyle and sex anyway?

Comments

[tigerbombf.livejournal.com]

To me, it's a liking for anthropomorphic animals that has since expanded to wanting to get to know more about the people that are into the fandom too.

I can't say it's a fetish because when I got to know the extent of the talent the fandom has to offer, furry hs since become the anti-sex, in spite of the large amount of over-18 furry art and whatnot.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Everyone approaches it from different angles. Although sex is one part of the fandom, it seems to be a prevailing or dominant part for many.