Editing Social Aspects & Zoophilia (section)

== You shouldn't let an animal lick you off. ==

There are many reasons why people shouldn't be licked off: &quot;It's disgusting&quot;, &quot;It's unhealthy&quot; and so on. But why that should be so, no one can answer. The fact that, for example, the saliva of dogs has a germicidal effect, the change in disease transmission from animals to humans is far less than the probability of disease transmission between two people is simply ignored or even suppressed. Quoting "That it can be licked off and the saliva of the animals is simply &quot;BÃ¤Ã¤Ã¤h&quot;" is something that is taught from an early age. Only the exaggerated cult of hygiene in our society seems to be the only explanation for this.

Since this is apparently a very emotional topic, here are a few more considerations.

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=== Social aspect: ===

Mutual grooming is an essential part of social cohesion for many animals. This begins with brood care, which is directly used for hygiene, and extends to symbolic acts of grooming among adult animals. With our pets, grooming is mostly done with the tongue. As pack members, we are included in this type of communication unless we reject it. Such rejection is often based on prejudice or false hygienic concerns (see below). In the meantime, a skin-caring and wound-healing effect of saliva has been scientifically proven. Eberhard Trumler dealt objectively with this topic in his books &quot;Taking dogs seriously&quot; and &quot;With the dog&quot;. As is known, snout, Licking corners of the mouth and kisses with tongue are common and even necessary means of communication among dogs. If we accept it and respond, we can build a much better relationship with our dog than those people who are constantly disgusted avoiding the dog's snout. Finally, licking also serves as an exchange of tenderness and sexual communication. Among humans, as is common among animals, humans and animals can communicate in this way, if both want to. Finally, licking also serves as an exchange of tenderness and sexual communication. Among humans, as is common among animals, humans and animals can communicate in this way, if both want to. Finally, licking also serves as an exchange of tenderness and sexual communication. Among humans, as is common among animals, humans and animals can communicate in this way, if both want to.

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=== Medical aspect: ===

As already mentioned, the saliva contains nourishing and healing substances. A comparative microbiological study also shows that the human oral flora contains the richest range of bacteria (around 250 different bacteria are found in the mouth), not those of dogs or cats. A search in the database of the medical data service DIMDI brings up 6 examples of infections that were transmitted by licking pets.

The number of microbiological complications caused by bite injuries is significantly higher, since bacteria are pushed deep into the tissue when biting and the flora of the gingival pockets, which mainly consists of anaerobic microorganisms, is expressed. In addition, little saliva is transferred when biting. The effects of a bite injury are therefore not suitable as an argument to view leak contacts as a risk of infection. Only parasites represent a certain residual risk, whereby dangerous parasites (fox tapeworm) are extremely rare here.

One must be aware that physical contact between two individuals always carries the risk of catching the other's illnesses in the process. However, this risk is also present in every interpersonal relationship and should be seen as a normal, natural &quot;element of danger&quot; of the hundreds that belong to everyday life. For example, the possibility of transmitting the pathogen of the infectious gastritis Helicobacter pylori through kisses has often been described. In such a case, both partners have to be treated. Ultimately, however, you have your immune system to deal with the microorganisms in your environment.

In summary, there is no valid reason to refrain from leaking for medical reasons.

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