Understanding Genophobia: Overcoming the Fear of Sex for Better Mental Health

Understanding Genophobia: Overcoming the Fear of Sex for Better Mental Health

Understanding Genophobia: Overcoming the Fear of Sex for Better Mental Health Does the thought of sexual intimacy spark fear or anxiety? You might be experiencing genophobia, an intense, irrational fear of sexual acts, particularly penetration. Unlike low desire, genophobia involves deep emotional distress, often hidden behind avoidance or excuses. Psychoanalyst and sexotherapist Alain Héril, cited … Read more

Self-Sabotage in Love: How Your Fear of Intimacy Is Keeping You Lonely

Self-Sabotage in Love: How Your Fear of Intimacy Is Keeping You Lonely

Self-Sabotage in Love: How Your Fear of Intimacy Is Keeping You Lonely Do you ever feel like you will never find love, no matter how hard you try? Do you notice yourself withdrawing, avoiding, or rejecting potential partners before relationships can grow? You might be experiencing what psychologists refer to as self-sabotage in romantic relationships—a … Read more