Meanwhile, another common, yet rarely admitted, phobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth (tocophobia), is being researched by Dr Kristina Hof-berg at Birmingham University. This distressing ...

Commitment phobia can include fear of commitment across several dimensions, not just romantic relationships. It can include fear of deep friendship and a reluctance to commit to a job or career.

Astraphobia is the fear of thunder and lightning. It causes anxiety during storms but can be managed with treatment and calming techniques. Tap to read in detail.

Phobias are often dismissed as quirky or humorous, but for those who experience them, they are anything but trivial. A phobia can be defined as an intense, irrational fear of an object, situation ...

Today, we’ve curated a fascinating list of five phobias that are surprisingly common in today’s world. Many of these fears may be linked to our modern lifestyles, stress, or past experiences.

Clare has never liked oranges, but she thinks her phobia stems from a specific experience in her childhood. She has a vivid memory of being offered orange segments in a clear plastic bag after a ...

Akinetic mutism is a “disorder of diminished motivation,” which is not to be confused with being lazy or a laggard. Sometimes ...

Two people with disabilities share how their menstruation agency is reduced — and activists explain how to improve the issue.