zoosadism

n. a paraphilia in which sexual arousal and satisfaction are obtained from torturing a nonhuman animal. This may occur during direct sexual contact with the animal, or the person may masturbate later, using memories of the event as masturbatory fantasies.

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May 8th 2024

hidden grief

see disenfranchised grief.