vorarephilia

Vorarephilia, commonly called vore, is a sexual interest centered on fantasies about being swallowed or swallowing another person or creature. The arousal is typically tied to the idea, artwork, or role-play rather than real-world action. In many discussions, emphasis is placed on fantasy, power dynamics, helplessness, and the surreal nature of being devoured rather than on actual ingestion.

Subtypes include soft vore, where the act is implied or non-graphic; hard vore, which depicts digestion or a final outcome; and oral or stomach vore. Some participants explore macro/micro scaling, where size differences intensify the fantasy. Vore content features humans, animals, or fantasy beings and is common in online art, fiction, and role-playing communities, particularly within furry or fantasy fandoms. Views within these communities range from casual curiosity to explicit sexual arousal.

Most practitioners emphasize that real-world harm is unacceptable and illegal; consent and safe boundaries are central in consensual role-play. In discussions, many differentiate between purely fictional or simulated activities and real-life actions. Participants frequently use negotiation, safe words, and aftercare when the dynamics are intense.

Scholarly research on vorarephilia is limited; knowledge mainly comes from community sources, artwork, and essays. The topic can carry stigma and is treated differently across cultures and platforms. When discussing or sharing vore material, it is important to respect content guidelines and age restrictions.