Some people think that men don’t suffer from sexual intercourse phobia and only women have concerns about sex and intimacy, but the fact that men also suffer from sexual fear and this may affect their sexual relationship with the partner, and marriage life in general, In this article we will talk about genophobia treatment and the symptoms of genophobia.

What is sexual intercourse phobia?

A psychiatric disorder that appears in the form of intense fear and anxiety with accelerated heartbeat, shortness of breath and spasm in the body’s muscles when engaging in sexual relationships, may occur due to a focus on the quality of sexual performance itself, without focusing on feelings and emotions between partners.

Causes of genophobia

There are several reasons that lead to genophobia vary from person to person, the most important of which are:

1. Trauma from childhood such as physical or psychological abuse by parents.
2. The existence of social customs and traditions that impose certain sexual performance on men.
3. Worry about being able to satisfy a partner.
4. Age may raise some concerns because of the common image of sex in this period.
5. Physical concerns such as infection, pregnancy, physical challenges such as motor impairments or sexual dysfunction.

Symptoms of genophobia

Symptoms of genophobia are multiple to include:

1. dizziness.
2. Shortness of breath.
3. Dry mouth.
4. vaginismus.
5. Nausea.
6. excess sweating.

Types of genophobia:

1. Fear of intimacy: fear of sexual intercourse with the other party.
2. Emotional phobia: a fear of emotional proximity, not sex.
3. Homophobia: want to have sexual intercourse in its traditional framework while following their moral rules.
4. Tactile phobia: is the fear of proximity or courtship through touch.
5. Kissing phobia: means Some people prefer avoiding kissing when having sex.

Treatment of sexual anxiety

Genophobia in women is normal, but often it can lead to negative impact on married life between partners, so treating sexual phobia in women is a must.

Sexual phobia can be treated by a specialized sex therapist, or psychiatrist to initiate Cognitive-behavioral therapy which is based on identifying the type of genophobia and getting rid of negative thoughts about sex.

Treatment of genophobia may include a medication aspect in case of erectile dysfunction.

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