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Throughout history, sexual relations between male humans and female donkeys, as well as female humans and male donkeys, have been reported. This type of relationship, which is also mentioned in ancient sources, is more common in rural areas, especially in South Asia, Middle East, Colombia and Morocco compared to other regions. There are also cases of sexual intercourse with donkeys in Africa, Central America, Central Asia and Europe. According to various sexologist studies, donkeys are one of the most preferred animals for zoophilia. People who have sexual intercourse with donkeys may face fines, imprisonment or capital punishment, depending on the country. In early modern period, individuals who engaged in such activities were tried in courts and executed. In some societies, there are beliefs about the benefits of having sex with a donkey.
There are literary works, works of art and elements of popular culture in various cultures that feature sexual intercourse with donkeys. These include depictions on gas lamps, steles and paintings, scenes from films, pornographic films, theater shows, cartoons, parts of novels and poems, jokes and folk tales. There are slang words in various languages that describe the act of having sexual intercourse with a donkey and the people who have committed sexual intercourse with donkeys. There are various religious and mythological sources containing beliefs and narratives about donkey sex. Some of the sources containing references to bestiality have been censored by the government or publishers.