malaxophobia
Malaxophobia is the fear of love play or physical intimacy, also known as Sarmassophobia.
Fear of love play (Sarmassophobia)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Physical touch
Intimate situations
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past trauma
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past traumatic experiences or cultural influences
related phobias
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