Everyone has fears when it comes to sex, and some people may experience more severe feelings that develop into a phobia. Sexual phobia can be overwhelming and disrupt an individual’s ability to maintain a healthy sex life.

In this article, we will explore the top 30 sexual phobias that people may experience.

1. Genophobia

Genophobia is perhaps one of the most common sexual phobias, also known as sexual aversion. This phobia is the fear of sexual relationships, which can result in avoiding sexual intimacy, even with a close partner.

2. Coitophobia

Coitophobia is the fear of sexual intercourse. Someone with this phobia may experience anxiety, panic attacks, and other symptoms leading up to, during or after sex.

3. Spectrophobia

Spectrophobia is the fear of one’s reflection or being seen while naked. Those who suffer from this phobia usually feel self-conscious and incapable of performing sexually in front of a partner.

4. Venustaphobia

Venustaphobia – also known as caligynephobia or gynophobia – is the fear of beautiful women.

People who suffer from this phobia often feel overwhelmed or inferior in the presence of an attractive woman, even to the point of avoidance to any type of sexual relationship with them.

5. Androphobia

This phobia is the fear of men. Women who possess androphobia may have difficulty interacting with men, and may entirely avoid any type of sexual relationship with them.

6. Haphephobia

Haphephobia is the fear of being touched. Individuals who struggle with haphephobia may find it difficult to engage in any form of intimate interactions.

7. Erotophobia

Erotophobia is the fear of sexual content. A person with this phobia may avoid any conversation about sex, and being in any vicinity of sexual content, even to the point of avoiding sexual relationships altogether.

8. Ablutophobia

Ablutophobia is the fear of bathing or washing oneself, which can lead to avoiding intimate interactions.

9. Vaginismus

Vaginismus is not considered a phobia but a medical condition. It is an involuntary contraction or spasm of the vaginal muscles that can be painful and result in sexual intercourse being impossible.

10. Dyspareunia

Dyspareunia is another medical condition which refers to any type of pain or discomfort that arises during sex. It can be caused by psychological factors or physical illness.

11. Anuptaphobia

More commonly known as the fear of being single or unmarried, Anuptaphobia can cause people to rush into relationships, settling for less, or remain in unhealthy relationships for fear of being alone.

12. Monophobia

Monophobia is the fear of being alone. People with this phobia often find it difficult to end a relationship when it’s unhealthy for fear of being single. Being alone is a horrifying prospect for those suffering from this phobia.

13. Oneirogmophobia

Oneirogmophobia is the fear of wet dreams. It is a relatively rare phobia and can cause a person to feel anxious and unsettled when sleeping.

14. Philophobia

Philophobia is the fear of love or falling in love. People with this phobia may avoid romantic relationships altogether, often feeling panicked at the thought of love and close relationships.

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15. Genuphobia

Genuphobia is the fear of knees or having knees bent. Individuals with this phobia may find it difficult to engage in any sexual activities that require the bending of knees, such as certain positions during sex.

16. Gynophobia

Gynophobia is the fear of women. Men with this phobia can experience severe anxiety and panic in the presence of women, causing difficulty in developing intimate relationships.

17. Lipophobia

Lipophobia is the fear of becoming overweight. It can lead to body dysmorphic disorder, which can cause a person to experience anxiety, avoidance and body image issues, making sexual interactions almost impossible.

18. Peladophobia

Peladophobia is the fear of becoming bald. This phobia can cause a man to avoid engaging in intimate interactions, due to feelings of inadequacy and low confidence.

19. Genital Warts Phobia

Some people have an overwhelming fear of contracting genital warts from their sexual partner. It is a clinically recognized condition known as an STD (sexual transmitted disease) or STI (sexual transmitted infection).

20. Teratophobia

Teratophobia is the fear of deformities. Individuals who have this phobia may be reluctant to engage in sexual relationships and may feel severe anxiety at the thought of having a child with deformities.

21. Malaxophobia

Malaxophobia is the fear of kissing. People with this phobia can be adverse to intimacy, and the idea of being intimate with someone can cause feelings of anxiety and distress.

22. Gymnophobia

Gymnophobia is the fear of nudity. Individuals with this phobia may avoid physical intimacy altogether or become overwhelmed when exposed to nudity.

23. Nosophobia

Nosophobia is the fear of contracting a disease. People with this phobia may avoid sexual relationships, and become severely anxious if their partner has any type of infection or illness, including colds and the flu.

24. Sidonglobophobia

Sidonglobophobia is the fear of silence. This can affect an individual’s ability to perform sexually, as it may produce anxiety or panic in silence within the bedroom.

25. Omphalophobia

Omphalophobia is the fear of the belly button. Individuals who suffer from this phobia may avoid sexual positions if this area of the body is exposed.

26. Aphenphosmphobia

Aphenphosmphobia is the fear of touching or being touched. This phobia may cause an individual to feel uncomfortable in any form of intimate touch or contact, even from partners they love.

27. Spermophobia

Spermophobia is the fear of sperm and the implications of its presence. People who fear this bodily fluid may find intercourse difficult and may avoid becoming pregnant for fear of coming into contact with sperm.

28. Cryophobia

Cryophobia is the fear of extreme cold or low temperatures. This phobia can cause a person to avoid sexual activities that involve cold temperatures due to fear and panic.

29. Traumatophobia

Traumatophobia is the fear of being hurt or wounded. People with this phobia may find it challenging to engage with others, especially in intimate relationships, due to their fear of rejection and potential heartbreak.

30. Parthenophobia

Parthenophobia is the fear of virgins or young girls. This phobia can be detrimental to romantic relationships, and those suffering from this condition may find it difficult to engage in sexual activity at all.