furry fandom

Fursuit owners at a furry convention The furry fandom is a subculture defined by an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters. Members of the fandom, known as furries, often have their own characters in the form of fursonas and may wear fursuits, engaging with fellow furries on the internet and at furry conventions.

While some furries engage in the subculture primarily through sexual activities, many portrayals of furries' sexuality are characterized as exaggerated and associated with a negative perception. Stigma against furries has led to individuals hiding their furry identity from friends, family, or coworkers. The furry fandom is largely male-dominated, but a significant portion of the fandom identifies as transgender, outside the gender binary, or both.