Erotophobia is, simply put, a fear of sex. It is an umbrella term that encompasses many specific sex related fears and phobias.
The term is used in both a psychological and political context. In the psychological context, it is applied to fears and phobias that may affect one's ability to engage in romantic and/or sexual relationships. In a political context, the term is applied to sex-negative attitudes that may be seen as oppressive.
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