These people are also afraid of sex; Know what sex phobia really is….
Sex Phobia: We all are afraid of something or the other. But there are some people among all of us who are afraid of sex (sex phobia). Now you say how can one be afraid of sex? Sex is a pleasure, so how can one be afraid of it?
Some people also have the problem of sex phobia. The causes of this phobia can usually be religious or social. It can also be a phobia due to sexual abuse, risk anxiety or any other trauma.
One important thing to note about these phobias is that, they are all serious conditions and there is nothing people suffering from any of these phobias can do to overcome it. Medical assistance can be beneficial in helping people overcome these phobias. But there is no guarantee of complete recovery from it.
Erotophobia
Erotophobia is basically the fear of objects or activities related to sex. People suffering from this phobia are also afraid to talk about sex or physical relations. Such a person does not even talk about sex.
Xenophobia
Xenophobia is the physical and psychological fear of sex. Because of this fear men and women are afraid to have intimacy. Also they are afraid to have sex.
Gymnophobia
People suffering from this phobia are afraid of nudity. These people are afraid of seeing a naked person in any condition. These people feel that seeing their partner naked means that they have made a big mistake. Because of this fear, such people have sex in the dark or do not have sex at all.
Haptephobia
Hafephobia is also known as chirptophobia. In this the person is afraid to touch. Not only this, these people also feel uncomfortable in going to crowded places.
Philemaphobia
It is a kind of kissing phobia. In this, people are afraid to kiss their partner during sex. But they are not afraid to have sex.