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Are you an erotophilic or erotophobic when it comes to sex?

Updated on: 05 January,2011 02:53 PM IST  | 
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If you are one of those who think that sex is natural and something to be celebrated then you can call yourself erotophilic, but if your sexual views are restrictive and condemning, then you're erotophobic

Are you an erotophilic or erotophobic when it comes to sex?

If you are one of those who think that sex is natural and something to be celebrated then you can call yourself erotophilic, but if your sexual views are restrictive and condemning, then you're erotophobic.


For many it may not matter if they are erotophilic or erotophobic, but being labelled as either type can say a lot about your sexual state and your sex life.


These traits affect your ability to embrace your sexual desire. They heavily impact how you feel about sex, sexual response, and libido, says Yvonne K. Fulbright, a sex expert.


Being erotophobic or an erotophilic is so important that these categories have been used in scores of sexuality studies, reports Fox News.



Researchers have used these labels as a way to assess things like homophobia, the emotional tone of written fantasies, and even one's willingness to attend to sexual details when drawing the human figure.

And one should know where they stand on this spectrum, because helps to understand whether one sees sex and sexual relationships as rewarding or not.

Also it can explain why some people are better about boosting their desire. Falling under either of these categories can even uncover why some are more into opportunities where they can express themselves sexually.

Other things, which this classification may help are

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