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Genophobia
Genophobia is the physical or psychological fear of sexual relations or sexual intercourse. The word comes from the Greek nouns γένος ''genos'', meaning "offspring," and φόβος ''phobos'', meaning "fear." Genophobia can also be called coitophobia. This word is also formed from the Greek noun ''phobos'' and the term coitus, referring to the act of copulation in which the male reproductive organ penetrates the female reproductive tract.〔"Sexual intercourse". ''Encyclopedia Britannica'' entry.〕 The term erotophobia can also be used when describing genophobia. It comes from the name of the Greek god of erotic love, Eros. Genophobia can induce panic and fear in individuals, much like panic attacks. People who suffer from the phobia can be intensely affected by attempted sexual contact or just the thought of it. The extreme fear can lead to trouble in romantic relationships. Those afflicted by genophobia may stay away from getting involved in relationships to avoid the possibility of intimacy. This can lead to feelings of loneliness. Genophobic people may also feel lonely because they may feel embarrassed or ashamed of their personal fears.
==Causes==
There can be many different reasons for why people develop genophobia. Some of the main causes are former incidents of sexual assaults or abuse. These incidents violate the victim’s trust and take away his/her sense of right to self-determination.〔Offir, Carole Wade. ''Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.'' Human Sexuality. New York: Harcourt, 1983. 391–416.〕 Another possible cause of genophobia is the feeling of intense shame for medical reasons. Others may have the fear without any diagnosable reason.
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