thelephobia
Thelephobia is an irrational and intense fear of nipples, which can cause distress and anxiety in individuals.
Fear of nipples
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching nipples, images or videos featuring nipples, breastfeeding, intimate situations
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experience related to nipples
- • Body image issues
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Limited historical context available, often considered a unique and uncommon phobia
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