Zoophilia (bestiality) OCD
This OCD subtype relates to fear about being sexually or romantically attracted to animals.
Common compulsions may include:
- Seeking reassurance that you are not actually attracted to animals
- Avoiding animals or even pictures of animals
- Trying to have somebody else present when you are in a proximity of an animal (such as your pet)
- Monitoring your thoughts and engaging in internal debates
- Checking of you have a groinal response when you think of or see an animal
Like all other OCD types, Zoophilia and bestiality OCD can be successfully treated by a combination or ACT and ERP