However, more recent studies have suggested alternative reasons for engaging in sex with animals.ĭr Hani Miletski, who featured in Channel 4 documentary Animal Passions, researched zoophilia for her book Understanding Bestiality & Zoophilia

Professor John Money asserted that zoophilic behaviours were usually transitory occurring when there is no other sexual outlet available. The Kinsey Reports – which were published between 1948 and 53 – suggested that 8% of males and 4% of females had at least one sexual experience with an animal. He pointed us to several key studies that have taken place. Research on zoo parties is limited however academics have highlighted several reasons people have sex with animals.ĭr Mark Griffiths, who is a professor of behavioural addiction at Nottingham Trent University, has written a number of articles on zoophilia.