ITHYPHALLOPHOBIA -- FEAR OF SEEING, THINKING ABOUT OR HAVING AN ERECT PENIS --

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What is Ithyphallophobia?

Ithyphallophobia is the fear of seeing, thinking about or having an erect penis. The origin of the word ithy is Greek (meaning straight) and phallo is Greek (meaning the penis) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Ithyphallophobia is considered to be a social and specific phobia, which are discussed on the Phobia Types page. Ithyphallophobia is also related to Phallophobia (fear of a penis), Medomalacophobia or Medomalacuphobia (fear of losing an erection) and Medorthophobia (fear of an erect penis).

What are the causes?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia).

What are the symptoms?

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The most common symptoms of phobias are trembling, chest pains, heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, shortness of breath, rapid speech or inability to speak, dry mouth, upset stomach, nausea, and hot or cold flashes.

Can I take medicine?

Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also important to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. Unfortunately, some people turn to illegal drugs and alcohol to treat their symptoms, which also do not treat phobias, but can cause the person to form an addiction to them. Thankfully, there are treatments for phobias, additional information regarding treatments can be found on the Treatments page.