Phobophilia

Phobophilia is the sexual attraction to something which causes fear. The word is made out of the words "Phobia" and "Philia". Phobias are often used in BDSM to create fear and sexual excitement in a bottom.

Some examples of phobophilia include:-

• Acrophilia - Sexual attraction to heights.
• Claustrophilia - Sexual attraction to enclosed spaces.
• Harpaxophilia - Sexual attraction to being robbed.
• Hodophilia - Sexual attraction to new and strange places.
• Symphorophilia - Sexual attraction from creating casualties and disasters.
• Taphephilia - Sexual attraction to being buried alive.
• Xenophilia - Sexual attraction to strangers.
• Zelophilia - Sexual attraction to jealousy.

Sources

• The Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices by Brenda Love