The consequences be damned also. Let me say that I know that there are millions of loving human couples who use sex for the purpose of procreation and an expressive act of love, but their initial intent was the lure of self gratification. Because of certain odors and certain times animals instinctively react to the sexual act for procreation. Animals do not have sex for the sake of the feel good part. It is instinct that brings them to the act.
Humans actually seek it out without consideration of the consequences.
Our sexual performances are usually our own business and for the most part kept secret. Every human and animal have the same bodily functions regardless of who we are and how much we are held in esteem. We are all, each and every one of us, waste units. Birds, fish, and other animals expel their waste whenever the moment calls for it. We humans are more discreet.