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New affirming food

If you feel the instinct to gnaw on things and tear into food, may I suggest a new favorite of mine:

DRIED MANGO

Seriously. It's great to tear into. I find myself growling and tugging and gnawing at a piece of it every time I get some.

It's also great for those of us who have carnivore theriotypes/kintypes/etc but are vegetarian or vegan :3

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I really like sharks! I'm not one personally, so if you are a shark, can you please tell me what species you are and a cool fact about that species! /nf

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Only from 36 responses — from the mental health otherkin survey.

This is genuinely scary to me. I’m hoping that this statistic evens out a bit as the next few weeks progress. If not… that really says something about our community.

There needs to be better treatment and representation of BIPOC in otherkin spaces.

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Shoutout to those “disgusting” urges we get as alterhumans/nonhumans/[any other label]- they the real ones

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mountain lion

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the terms I use for my body

[pt: the terms I use for my body]

Been wanting to make this for a while, recently had reason to! Just a small guide as to how I like my body to be referred to, formatted as 'human name for part' : 'preferred name for part' [line break] why I like this

body hair : fur

I like all of the fur on my body being referred to as just that- fur, a pelt or a coat. It might not be as thick as other coyotes, but its still my pelt.

Arms : forelegs

I have two sets of legs- you gotta be clear about it! Arms implies I dont use them for walking

Legs : hind legs

Again, you have to be clear! Two pairs of legs means two descriptors for the legs.

Hands or feet : paws

if you have to be clear, say forepaws or hind paws, like you would for legs

Nose/mouth/chin area : muzzle or snout

its not an area commonly referred to by humans, but it is my muzzle, so

Nails : claws

I stopped growing them out a bit ago, but theyre still my claws even if theyre short and thin

nothing else comes to mind immediately, but if anyone else has ideas they wanna ask me about, go for it!

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Be as weird as animally possible!!!!!!

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“Don’t hate therians!!! They’re just kids being kids!! They’re having fun!!” I am not a child and I can assure you that I’m not having fun

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interaction and tolerance for physical nonhumans

so , maybe good friend just dip toes into new labels , start to express hidden feelings . or maybe just happen to stumble across some stranger who say , yes , body is that of nonhuman creature . what is there to do about all that ? that might seem kind of scary , or like … weird … 

will say up front this is more about general respect , regardless of how and why one experience physical nonhumanity , than how to help with delusions if applicable - those answers can vary between folks .

follow lead of how this individual refer to experiences . is this part of religion ? then do not call delusion . is this delusion ? then do not call part of religion . so on and so forth - unless very new to explore , chance is likely already think lots about framework which fit and have reasons why . even if one feel from outside that this is somehow wrong framework , this is almost sure to only frustrate and annoy . if this answer is wrong , there is no way to rush process . 

follow lead of how this individual self label , as well . some folks reject person and ask to be creature , some folks reject creature and hold onto person instead . some folks talk about flippers or snouts rather than hands or noses , and may refer to body parts that humans lack like wings or tails . do not make fuss of this - just follow lead .

understand that physical nonhumanity is not equivalent with low safety , low judgment , and high risk . this can be experience for some folks , but not inherently so - physical nonhumanity is also not always source of trouble , and may even help . attempts to bring consensus reality and look out for safety will be - especially as random stranger - unnecessary , insensitive , and possibly even counterproductive . 

as friend of physical nonhuman , do not feel afraid to ask what to do in event of distress or danger , and how to identify . bear in mind not all will give details to this - that can be sensitive information , and in some cases there might not be anything to do unless physically beside each other . regardless , try best to follow lead , and not categorise whole identity and experience as danger or distress . 

understand that physical nonhumans can reject attempts to treat identity away . medical system is generally horrendous to those with experiences in realm of psychosis and schizophrenia , whether brain is measurably different or not . do not assume that lack of treatment means danger - for some folks , treatment can make life more dangerous and stressful . 

understand that short term experiences of psychosis not equivalent to long term experiences . under right circumstances , most anyone can experience psychotic break from severe stress or trauma - these experiences can be extremely painful and dangerous . however , that is not necessarily experience of folks in long term psychosis - long term experience with psychosis can give grasp on plans , limitations , and when to ask for help .

important side note : even if someone truly lack grasp on those things , personal short term experiences will still not necessarily translate into helpful strategies for such individual , and sometimes there will be no way to help - this is failure of system , not individual . society and medical systems can be hard to navigate even inside normative frameworks , let alone those of psychosis - many folks would rather keep independent agency , even if this might put at risk in long term , than give up agency and feel like doctor's pet experiment . there absolutely must be middle ground which allow autonomy with support .

understand that conditional acceptance of physical nonhumans is not fair acceptance . if someone choose to label self clinical zoanthrope and therian , be kind and accept that . if someone reject label of delusion entirely for any reason , be kind and accept that . everyone is in need of community , and everyone can learn from everyone - attempts to uphold arbitrary gates will not help anyone . 

understand that no , will almost definitely never get blood and tissue samples to personally verify experience . luckily there is no actual need for that ! would not ask for sample of soul or brain tissue from anyone else to still respect experiences , right ? no reason to treat physical nonhumans this way , then . nothing in personal life will change whether or not receive proof , nor will experiences of physical nonhumans just change on whim . 

again , understand that physical nonhumans have frameworks as to why and how this is experience . these frameworks can be as variable as for other alterhuman experiences - religion and delusion , while convenient shorthand , certainly do not cover everything - and can have just as much serious thought and introspection . 

finally , understand that to push away " weirdos and crazies " will not earn approval from people who want to hate , only stifle community . when community focus on mainstream appeal , there is less and less room for important discussions , for folks to talk about true experiences , and to violently reject and de-associate from those who " fail " , within smaller and smaller limits until no one is left . appeal is pointless endeavour - learn to embrace . 

to read about some of these points more in depth , please see kossai masterpost . :)

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Coyote pups By: Unknown photographer From: Walt Disney's Vanishing Prairie 1955

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Mountain Coyote | Wade Payne

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Reminder! Animal packers no matter how realistic aren't promoting harmful zoophilic practices and don't count as beastiality. A human being sexual with a therian, whether they're using a realistic animal toy of some kind or not is not 'making someone into a zoophile' or beastiality. Drop it and leave it alone. Other people's dysphoria relief and/or sex lives don't concern you.

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When I say I want to be a therifom wolf I'm not just talking about the pretty parts. Sure, the soft paws treading lightly on the earth while the wind bristles through my fur as I run past trees sounds amazing, and I want that too. But I'm talking about the starvation, the urges to hunt and kill, the dried blood on my muzzle, the diseases, the aggression, splinters and ticks and fleas, torn ears and fresh wounds.

All of it. I want all of it.

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Hey pack, here's a set of exercises designed to enhance both mobility and muscle in a way that feels animalistic, powerful, and connected to your species. [this is directed at wolves and canines]

Wolfy Mobility & Muscle Workout Set

Daily Mobility Flow (5–10 minutes)

Do this as a warmup or wind-down. Focus on fluid motion and control.

1. Cat-Cow Spine Flow (1–2 minutes)

* Start on all fours. Inhale, arch back (cow); exhale, round (cat). Think of it as waking up your spine—like stretching in the forest.

2. Beast Crawl Hold (30 seconds x 2)

* Knees hover 1 inch off the ground. Core tight. Picture the moment before the pounce.

3. World’s Greatest Stretch (1 minute per side)

* Deep lunge with twist. Opens hips, spine, chest.

4. Deep Squat Rocks (1–2 minutes)

* Drop into a deep squat. Shift weight side to side. This helps with grounded readiness—like crouching in tall grass.

Wolfy Strength Training (3 times per week)

Aim for 3 sets of each. You can do this bodyweight-only or add resistance if you’re ready.

1. Quadruped Beast Crawls

* Forward, backward, lateral (15–20 seconds each direction). Builds core, shoulder stability, and animal-style movement.

2. Push-Up Variations

* Standard push-ups or inclined if needed. Optional: “Wolf push-ups”—lower slowly, explode up (8–12 reps).

3. Jump Squats / Crouch Explosions

* Deep crouch into leap (8–10 reps). Like a wolf leaping through underbrush. Builds power.

4. Bear Plank Shoulder Taps

* Hold bear plank (knees off ground) and tap opposite shoulder (20 taps). Great for balance, core, and staying light on your paws.

5. Glute Bridges / Hip Thrusts

* Builds powerful haunches. Add weight or do the single-leg version as you level up.

6. Superman Holds

* Lie on stomach, lift arms, chest, and legs. Hold for 30 seconds. Engages posterior chain—feel like you're running full sprint.

Optional Add-Ons

* Sprints (hill or flat): Tap into raw energy. 20-second bursts.

* Tree Climbs or Pull-Ups: Use what’s around you. Jungle gym? Branch? Hang and pull.

* Shadow Prowling: Crouch-walk slowly in a circle. Stealth practice. Builds quads, glutes, control.

Wolf Ritual Cooldown (2–5 minutes)

* Walk barefoot in grass or on dirt if possible.

* Stretch arms wide, let yourself yawn, snarl, or shake off energy.

* End with a breath in the nose, out the mouth—you are the creature, and the earth knows your scent.

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“Okay here’s the list of chores I want to get done today” I tell myself before having sudden full body fatigue from seemingly nothing

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I met a wolf in the field today

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you should exist loudly btw. you dont need to be tidy all the time, especially not in your own living space. its called marking your territory and leaving your fur on everything you touch ^_^