Recognizing that for many people sexual orientation is complex and difficult to plot on a single dimension, we have over time provided additional options i. In a recent study, we moved from a traditional 7-point Kinsey scale to a simple, categorical approach, giving participants several options to choose from. In prior studies, heterosexuality, while never a majority, was always the most commonly chosen option. It is also worth noting that other orientations, such as asexuality, emerged as fairly prominent in the fandom, with about 1 in 11 furries identifying as such.
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In the social sciences, sex and gender are recognized as distinct concepts. As our awareness of sex and gender issues continues to evolve, we have continually striven to find better ways to meaningfully assess these facets of a personality without unnecessarily constraining participants to dichotomous responses or responses that do not fit with their lived life. To this end, we adopted new measures to assess this facet of identity 1 , significantly building upon the methods used in previous years 2 while avoiding the pitfalls and mistakes we commonly found ourselves running into. While far from the last word on the subject, the present measure does take into account much of the invaluable feedback provided to us by participants from past studies.
The world is full of unique subcultures, and the furry fandom is a standout. It adds bright colors and a strong presence to our society. A big question pops up: how many furries are there? This question piques the interest of newcomers and resonates with members of the community.