esorouchaphobia

Esorouchaphobia is the fear of underwear, which falls under vestiphobia, the fear of clothing.

Fear of underwear, branch of vestiphobia ( clothing)

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Being asked to wear underwear Seeing or touching underwear

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic event involving underwear
  • • High anxiety levels

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Rooted in past traumatic experiences or learned behavior

related phobias

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