![]() ![]() ![]() Some say we live in a “rape culture.” Is our fear unfounded? Why or why not? They’re stronger than us, they can hurt us, they can rape us. Ms Larson asked: Women often live in fear of men. The New York DA has since dismissed the charges against DSK. Ms Larson’s article was published soon after Nafissatou Diallo was found to be an uncredible witness regarding the rape allegations she made against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The following article includes unpublished excerpts from my interview with HuffingtonPost columnist Vicki Larson for her article, Are Men Society’s Scapegoats? Don’t fall for it, and stop letting the men in your life be abused by this lie. Ladies, if you believe we live in a “rape culture” that targets women, you’re being abused by people who want to scare you in order to line their own pockets. In light of a mainstream news publication having the audacity to state the simple facts on such an important matter, and to help illustrate just how damaging rape hysteria has become, we thought we’d republish this classic by Dr. International Conference on Men’s Issues Menu ToggleĮditor’s Note: US News & World Report has recently published a story revealing what Men’s Human Rights Advocates have known for a long time: there is no epidemic of rape of women in the United States.The kind of therapy in individual sessions depends largely on the underlying causes of the phobia and the specific situation. It can be paired with exposure to the feared situation (in a “homework assignment,” for example).Ī sex therapist can also be helpful for addressing genophobia. Various kinds of psychotherapy have been shown to be beneficial for phobias, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy.ĬBT involves working on developing alternative ways of thinking about the phobia or situation while also learning techniques to address physical reactions to the trigger. Therapy for phobias typically includes psychotherapy. If a physical cause is identified, treatment depends on the specific issue, and then any accompanying emotional component can be addressed. If left untreated, it might lead to a fear or avoidance of sexual intercourse. If there is a physical component present, such as vaginismus, this can be treated accordingly. This might cause someone to develop a fear of sexual intimacy. Rape or sexual assault can cause PTSD and various kinds of sexual dysfunction, including negative associations with sex. Some individuals with severe body shame or dysmorphia (seeing the body as flawed although, to other people, it looks normal) may avoid or fear sexual intimacy altogether because of the lack of pleasure and intense shame it brings them. Shame of one’s body, as well as being overly self-conscious about the body, can negatively impact sexual satisfaction and cause anxiety. ![]() This can cause intense psychological discomfort, leading them to avoid sexual intimacy altogether for fear of ridicule or poor performance. Some people are nervous about whether they’re “good” in bed. While not every survivor of abuse develops PTSD or a fear of sex or intimacy, these things might be a part of some individuals’ fear of sex. ![]() Child abuse or sexual abuse can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and affect the way you view intimacy or sex. Depending on how intense the feelings are, this might cause a person to become fearful of sexual intimacy. Someone with ED might not want to share this with another person. Although it’s treatable, it might lead to feelings of embarrassment, shame, or stress. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is difficulty obtaining and sustaining an erection. Such severe and consistent pain can lead to a fear of sexual intimacy. It can also interfere with inserting a tampon. This can make intercourse painful or even impossible. Vaginismus is when the muscles of the vagina clench up involuntarily when vaginal penetration is attempted. Various causes of genophobia might include physical or emotional issues: If there is a specific cause, treating that cause first is important. It isn’t always clear what causes phobias, even specific phobias. ![]()
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