: The process where the prey is broken down into energy or weight for the predator.

: Short for "endosomatic," this refers to scenarios where no digestion occurs. The prey remains safe and whole inside the stomach.

: The most prevalent type, involving swallowing through the mouth. Anal Vore (AV) : Consumption via the rectum.

, commonly shortened to vore , is a paraphilia where an individual finds erotic interest in the idea of being consumed by, or consuming, another creature . Because it is physically impossible for a human to be swallowed whole and remain alive, it is almost exclusively explored through digital art, writing, and roleplay. Common Vore Types

: A middle ground where the prey merges with the predator's body rather than being digested into waste. Roleplay Dynamics

: Involves injury, chewing, or the death of the prey.

In community roleplay, "safety" refers to the fate of the "prey" once inside the "predator":

Most vore content revolves around the power dynamic between two roles: : The one doing the consuming. Prey : The one being consumed.