The thought, sight, or possession of an erect penis may just be scary. If you can relate to that kind of fear, you probably have Ithyphallophobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The penis has been a symbol of manhood and sex for centuries. In some cultures, the penis is celebrated in fertility festivals where women ride on penises carved out of wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, it is far from fiction when you hear people of any gender say how deeply they fear anything related to an Erect penis. Ithyphallophobia is the irrational fear of having, seeing, or thinking about an erect penis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The big question here is – what could be responsible for this phobia? Let’s explore the possible causes of Ithyphallophobia (fear of having, seeing, or thinking about an erect penis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common Possible Causes<\/strong> and Triggers of Ithyphallophobia ( fear of having, seeing, or thinking about an erect penis)<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a wide range of reasons why a person may develop Ithyphallophobia. The fear of seeing, thinking, or having an erect penis can be triggered both in men and women, and the causes are usually not gender-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While there is no particular cause of Ithyphallophobia, there are some factors that may play a role in its development. Below are the most popular likely causative factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Upbringing or observatory learning: People who grow up around others who are either afraid, or have unknowingly transmitted a sense of danger or uncertainty associated with seeing, thinking about, or being an erect penis, may experience Ithyphallophobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible treatment options for Ithyphallophobia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For many people who are suffering from the thought, sight, or possession of an erect penis \u2013 Ithyphallophobia, it is common to shy away from treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such people often don’t feel the need to get treatment because it is easy for them to avoid the object that causes them fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This knowledge of possible avoidance gives people dealing with Ithyphallophobia a sense of control over the problem. But there are times when avoidance may not be enough or even possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important not to attempt self-help and always seek professional help when you feel overwhelmed by this or my other phobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also note that all phobias can be overcome, but there is no specific treatment available for tackling them that has been proven to work on all of them, or is even guaranteed to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The effectiveness of the treatment method used zero’s down to the individual and what works best for them. Below are the standard treatment alternatives for Ithyphallophobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking Treatments for the treatment of Ithyphallophobia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking treatments, also known as talking therapies, may include counseling, and they might be quite effective for treating the fear of having, seeing, or thinking about an erect penis or Ithyphallophobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking therapies are quite effective because they are a very laid back treatment, and they are physically nonintrusive. Talk therapy usually involves talking to a highly skilled and proficient professional about what you’re experiencing, your thoughts, and your behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a broad range of talking therapy, but all of them have a common goal. They all aim to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking therapies, in most cases, are the same thing as counseling, therapy, psychological therapy, psychotherapy, talking treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (CBT) Cognitive behavioral therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CBT treatments are one of the most popular phobia treatment methods, and it stands on the concept that what people think and how they perceive things are sometimes not real and may influence their behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experiencing distress and anxiety may sometimes bend and distort a person’s perception over reality. With cognitive behavioral therapy, the aim is to identify whether or not what you feel or think is an accurate depiction of reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a case where your thoughts and feelings are found to be irrational, this treatment method employs strategies to help challenge and overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, when a person is terrified of having, seeing, or thinking about an erect penis or experiences Ithyphallophobia, with the help of Cognitive behavioral therapy, such a person is able to identify whether or not their fear is an accurate depiction of reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if it is not, steps can be taken to work on changing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medications for Ithyphallophobia <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Medications have not yet been formulated for the treatment of Ithyphallophobia or any other phobia, for that matter. Medications should never be taken without first consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, doctors will never recommend medication to you for overcoming any phobia. Therapies have been found to be a definitive way to treat or help people overcome fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there are certain medications that are prescribed as short term fixes to the symptoms or side effects of phobias. Below are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n