{"id":502,"date":"2020-08-05T14:48:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/?p=502"},"modified":"2020-07-30T14:51:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T14:51:00","slug":"genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Genophobia And How to Get Over it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"http:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Genophobia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Genophobia.jpg 512w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Genophobia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Genophobia-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us are yet not aware of what genophobia is. It is the fear of sex or sexual intimacy. <strong>Genophobia is often referred to as erotophobia and is characterized more like an aversion or dislike towards sex.<\/strong> People having genophobia tend to get anxious or suffer from extreme fear when indulging in sexual activities<strong>. But often people with genophobia tend to become scared at the thought of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/is-sex-healthy-here-are-a-few-reasons-that-prove-it\/\"><strong>having sex<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<a href=\"#_ftn1\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genophobia may also\nbring about other phobias, which can make the condition even more complicated.<a href=\"#_ftn2\">[2]<\/a>\nThese include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heterophobia: Fear of opposite sex<\/li><li>Tocophobia: Fear of pregnancy<\/li><li>Nosophobia: Fear of being infected\nby a virus<\/li><li>Gymnophobia: Fear of nudity\n(seeing or being seen naked)<\/li><li>Coitophobia: Fear of intercourse<\/li><li>Haphephobia: Fear of being touched<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A person can also\nhave anxious feelings about being emotionally attached to someone, further\nincreasing the risk of fear towards sexual intimacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Vaginismus\" >Vaginismus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Past_sexual_abuse_or_PTSD\" >Past sexual abuse or PTSD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Erectile_dysfunction\" >Erectile dysfunction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Body_shame_or_dysmorphia\" >Body shame or dysmorphia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#History_of_rape\" >History of rape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Can_genophobia_be_treated\" >Can genophobia be treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Medical_concerns\" >Medical concerns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#Are_there_any_religious_causes\" >Are there any religious causes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/genophobia-and-how-to-get-over-it\/#When_to_see_a_doctor\" >When to see a doctor?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_genophobia\"><\/span>Symptoms of genophobia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phobias are\noften described as feelings of being scared or not liking something. Phobias\nmay often lead to fear or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/what-causes-sexual-anxiety\/\"><strong>anxiety<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\nThese may tend to cause psychological as well as physical damages, thereby\nhaving an impact on day-to-day functioning.<a href=\"#_ftn3\">[3]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phobias are often\ntriggered when a person finds himself in an event or situation that may\nincrease fear. <strong>The typical reactions to phobias include the following<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increasing risk of fear, anxiety,\nand panic on being exposed to a source of the phobia<\/li><li>Understanding that the fear is increasing\nbut being unable to minimize the feeling<\/li><li>Worsening symptoms of trigger<\/li><li>Trying to avoid the situation of\nfear.<\/li><li>Heart palpitations, dizziness,\nnausea, and sweating <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_genophobia\"><\/span>What causes genophobia? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact cause of\nphobias always remains a mystery even for specific ones. <strong>The primary cause\nhas always been considered to be the most important one for treating\ngenophobia.<\/strong> Genophobia may have physical and emotional causes. Some of the\nissues related to genophobia include the following.<a href=\"#_ftn4\">[4]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaginismus\"><\/span>Vaginismus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vaginismus is a\ncondition in which the vaginal muscles tend to close themselves on vaginal\npenetration.<\/strong> Not only does it make penetration\nimpossible, but it also makes it painful. Also, vaginismus makes putting in\ntampons harmful. As a result, one may undergo constant pain and fear, which\neventually develops to fear sexual intimacy.<a href=\"#_ftn5\">[5]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_sexual_abuse_or_PTSD\"><\/span>Past sexual abuse or PTSD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PTSD is known as\npost-traumatic stress disorder that can affect intimacy. A lot of people who\nunderwent child abuse also refrain from indulging themselves in sexual\nactivities. <strong>The survivor has a tough time coping up, and it wrecks their\nfeeling of having sex.<\/strong> However, it is important to note that not every\nperson who underwent child abuse will have PTSD.<a href=\"#_ftn6\">[6]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erectile_dysfunction\"><\/span>Erectile dysfunction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/prostate-milking-everything-you-need-to-know-to-achieve-a-great-orgasm\/\">Erectile\ndysfunction<\/a> refers to the inability to reach or sustain an erection. <strong>It\nis curable, but still, many men find it a matter of shame and embarrassment,\nwhich eventually transforms itself into stress.<\/strong> People with erectile\ndysfunction do not want to share their stories with others. As a result, the\nfeelings become intense with time, and one becomes fearful towards sexual\nintimacy.<a href=\"#_ftn7\">[7]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_shame_or_dysmorphia\"><\/span>Body shame or dysmorphia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being extremely\nself-conscious about one&#8217;s body can make a person feel anxious. This, later on,\nhurts sexual satisfaction. <strong>People with dysmorphia usually avoid sexual\nintimacy, fearing that they may be judged for their body&#8217;s appearance.<\/strong>\nInternal shame and lack of pleasure come in between, thereby making it tough\nfor the individual to indulge in sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_rape\"><\/span>History of rape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rape survivors\noften have a tough time indulging in sexual activities. <\/strong>History of rape or sexual assault can increase the risk of PTSD,\nfurthermore leading to sexual dysfunction. Rape survivors, therefore, have a\nfear of developing sexual intimacy with any individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_genophobia_be_treated\"><\/span>Can genophobia be treated? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Genophobia isn&#8217;t\nmuch of a serious condition until there&#8217;s a traumatic event related to it. If\ngenophobia happens due to physical conditions like vaginismus, it&#8217;s easily\ntreatable. <strong>Painful intercourse is common and can be treated with the help of\nmedicines and professional help.<\/strong> However, if the physical condition is left\nuntreated for a prolonged period, it can increase the risk of avoiding sexual\ncontact.<a href=\"#_ftn8\">[8]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Often genophobia\noccurs due to underlying physical conditions that can be treated.<\/strong> But, at the same time, it is necessary to address the underlying\nemotional component. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychotherapy is\none of the most potent treatments for overcoming emotional trauma. Exposure\ntherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy can be of great help for overcoming\nthe different types of phobias. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cognitive-behavioral\ntherapy is aimed at developing alternative situations for dealing with phobias\nor situations triggering the phobia.<\/strong> Furthermore, exposure\nto the situation can also decrease the risk of phobia.<a href=\"#_ftn9\">[9]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have had\ngenophobia, it is better to reach out to a sex therapist.<\/strong> However, the kind of therapy to indulge in completely depends on the\nphobia, situation, and trigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_concerns\"><\/span>Medical concerns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fears that are a\nresult of underlying medical conditions are not considered to be phobias as\nlong as the fear of the particular situation is controlled. <strong>Different\nconditions, like erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disorders, can make\nindulging sexual activities dangerous.<\/strong> It is important to be cautious and\nfearful before indulging in these activities.<a href=\"#_ftn10\">[10]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people also\nbecome scared due to the risk involved in sexual activities. It is normal to\nfeel anxious to indulge in sex even after being treated. <strong>If you had been\nsuffering from a physical condition, it is better to consult your doctor before\nhaving sex with your partner. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_religious_causes\"><\/span>Are there any religious causes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Although the\nworld has advanced, certain religious or cultural groups are apprehensive of\nintercourse.<\/strong> A large number of people following these\nprinciples can eventually develop a phobia. The phobias also develop when a\nperson switches their belief from one practice to another<strong>. Self-doubt and\nfear of breaking the norms of culture can also increase the risk of phobias.<a href=\"#_ftn11\"><strong>[11]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_see_a_doctor\"><\/span>When to see a doctor? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Genophobia may vary\nfrom being mild to severe, and either or it will have a significant negative\nimpact on your life. <strong>Genophobia may negatively impact romantic\nrelationships, increasing the feeling of depression and isolation.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, these phobias\ncan be easily treated with medicines and therapy depending on the seriousness\nof the condition.<a href=\"#_ftn12\">[12]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may prefer\nvisiting a doctor who can see if your genophobia is a result of any physical\ncondition. The<\/strong> absence of physical conditions hints at\nmental conditions that aggravate depending on the situation.Hence, only\na therapist will help you get out of the situation. <strong>You don&#8217;t have to suffer\nalone as you can quickly get through it with professional help.<a href=\"#_ftn13\"><strong>[13]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7097785\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7097785\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12741378\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12741378\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref3\">[3]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1114576\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1114576\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref4\">[4]<\/a> Pfeiffer E, Verwoerdt A,\nDavis GC. 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