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submitted by ACatNamedSilver
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Hello, Papabear!

As I'm not the most eloquent tiger in the world, I'll try to keep this letter short and sweet (but no promises).

I identify as asexual and have for quite a while now. As such, anything relating to sex just doesn't interest me, and sometimes to the point where it makes me feel very uncomfortable. Which can be a problem, considering that the fandom can be very adult in nature. (switched back and forth from being in the fandom, but recently tried to be included a little more) It feels like no matter where I look, everything seems to have some kind of great big sexual aspect to it!

Something I've only pondered very recently is if being asexual is thought of as 'weird' or out of place in the community. Every fur I know seems to be very open about their sexualities and I'm worried if I just seem like one big party-pooper.

I'll get to the point behind this: Am I just not fit for such a group? I've held the fandom close to my heart for years, and I don't want something like this keeping me away from the fun of it all.

Kindest regards,
Berry (18)

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Dear Berry,

Papabear’s written on the topic of asexuality a couple of times, but not directly with regard to the fandom, so here it goes.... 

In my experience, furries are accepting of all types of sexual preferences and orientations. It’s my belief that a big reason there are so many gay furs in the community is because they are comfortable being part of a fandom that doesn’t look down on them for being gay. The same is true if you are asexual, even though asexuality is less common than homosexuality. Not only are there asexual furry groups you could hang out with (http://furry4life.org/group/asexualfurs and https://www.facebook.com/groups/546732712030969/ are two) but there are other groups, such as Christian furries, who are really not into the sexual side of furry. Most furries I know, if you told them you didn’t care about sex and just wanted to do other furry stuff, would be totally fine with that. 

Of course, Papabear hangs out with a lot of older furries, and since you are 18 you probably have been seeing the younger crowd, which tends to be a bit more active sexually. But just because others are more sexual than you does not mean you have to allow yourself to be pressured into anything. The furry community is very diverse, and you just need to find your niche within it.

So, YES, you belong to the furry community. It is because people like you are in it that we become more diverse, and with diversity there is strength and acceptance.

Hugs,

Papabear

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Author: Dear Papa Bear, My best friend moved away and we used to fool around some, but casually and everything was cool. But now that he doesn’t live close anymore, I’ve fooled around with another friend, but not often and lately not at all. He’s never in the mood. I know I shouldn’t pressure him, […]

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It's a Knight he's walking away from the viewer with a confused looking dragon slung over one shoulder and leaving behind the princess.

Thanks for your help.

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Furry instant messaging service built upon the open source and federated XMPP protocol.

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Communicate with the entire world!

Jappix is an open social platform, that let's you easily get or keep in touch with everyone.

Join the millions of users who are currently using the XMPP Network (Google Talk, etc), don't stay out!

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Instant messaging connects you to people all over the world. For those under 18, be precaution with strangers you converse with.

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One of the biggest furry publishers in the fandom.

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Rabbit Valley Comics is committed to providing the best in anthropomoprhic artwork, books, comics, fan magazines (fanzines), games and more. Please feel free to browse our store using the department links on the right. If you know what you are looking for try using the search feature by clicking on the Search button on the left under our logo. In the event that you would like us to carry an item, please drop us a message using our contact from we try to answer all emails within a twenty four hour period.

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This store contains works that are suitable for a general audience as well as works that are orientated for adult readers.

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German based fursuit maker with a semi-realistic style.

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We create costumes and accessories to bring your Ideas to life.

Our main focus is in the area of anthropomorphic animal costumes. 

Be it a realistic looking werewulf, a cartoon style mascot, or just a set of ears, paws and a tail for your next party.

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Suitable for all ages. This site has no offensive content.

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Making its premier at WonderCon this year (in Anaheim, California, of course!) was Termites, a new animated film concept by Matthew G. Hill, Barrett Kime, Tighe Damron, Melanie Makaiwi, and Tom Wentworth. The crew have started up a Kickstarter campaign to finance their project. Simply put: What would happen if a colony of termites in a fancy home got wind (sorry, sorry…) that the house is about to be fumigated? “Through the eyes of young Termite hero, Larkin, we dive into both the fascinating narrative world (4 arms, anybody?), the exquisite landscape of artistic possibility, and the raw emotion of a tragic, yet inspiring story”. The campaign is running on Kickstarter until May 17th.

image c. 2014 The Colony

Here is a beautiful short USC student film by Yawen Zhen that tells the story about a little boy who meet a fox in a rainy day.

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I moved to Bellingham Washington after spending the last 9 years in AZ. I am having trouble finding local furrys. If anyone is a local fur or have any better ideas how to find local furs I would greatly appreciate the help.

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