Monday, October 31, 2011

Caligynephobia: The Fear of Beautiful Women


Caligynephobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of beautiful women.  This phobia is also known as Venustraphobia.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Caligynephobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

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