Coitophobia is the abnormal and persistent
fear of coitus or sexual intercourse.
Coitophobia may be caused by a sexual trauma such as rape or
molestation. Every time the person attempts to engage in sexual activity they
remember the traumatic event and relive it all over again. It doesn’t matter
how much they try to block it out, it’s there.
This phobia may also be caused by medical conditions that make sexual intercourse
painful. Coitophobia is also known as
Genophobia.
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 Coitophobia? Please share your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect
your life?
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