CASTRATION ANXIETY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Castration Anxiety.
Castration Anxiety - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) anxiety resulting from real or imagined threats to your sexual functions; originally applied only to men but can in principle apply to women
Example Sentences
"Many psychoanalytic theories suggest that castration anxiety is one of the fundamental fears experienced by males."
"Some psychologists argue that castration anxiety plays a significant role in the development of certain personality traits."
"The concept of castration anxiety is rooted in the Oedipus complex, according to Freud."
"Some theorists propose that unaddressed castration anxiety can lead to various psychological disorders."
"The fear of losing one's sexual potency can contribute to castration anxiety."
