Quote: a dread of sexual pleasure a morbid and persistent fear of sexual contact obsession and hyper vigilance around sexual matters avoidance of anything connected with sex preoccupation with others being sexual distortions of body appearance extreme loathing of body functions obsessional self-doubt about sexual adequacy rigid, judgmental attitudes about sexual excessive fear and preoccupation with sexual diseases obsessive concern or worry about the sexual activity of others shame and self-loathing over sexual experiences depression about sexual adequacy and functioning intimacy avoidance because of sexual fear self-destructive behavior to limit, stop, or avoid sex