The fear of houses, or of being in houses, is known as Domatophobia. For those who suffer from this affliction, houses can seem oppressive or dangerous…
Reasons For This Phobia
Most people are familiar with Agoraphobia, or the fear of the marketplace. However, the opposite phobia, the fear of being in houses, is less commonly known. For most, being inside a house provides a feeling of warmth and security, and this is why many people describe their homes as “nests” or “havens”. For the person who fears being in a house, …

In our society, prostitution has always existed, and will probably always exist: not for nothing is the selling of sexual favors known as “the oldest profession”. For those with Cypridophobia, prostitutes (and the diseases they often carry) are a source of loathing and fear.

The fear of bicycles is known as Cyclophobia. Many people never learn to ride bikes when they are children, and they develop a phobia about them. However, this is not the only reason why Cyclophobia can occur…

The fear of computers is known as Cyberphobia. In today’s world, an intense and persistent fear of being around and using computers can be a real deterrent to career, communication, and even relationships.

The fear of chopsticks is known as Consecotaleophobia. When someone finds chopsticks difficult to use, or simply finds them off-putting or ugly, they may develop this unusual phobia.

The fear of stealing is known as Cleptophobia. When someone fears theft, they may become agitated or upset around triggers.

The fear of time is known as Chronophobia. This is an understandable phobia that is usually tied in to the fear of mortality.

The fear of snow is known as Chionophobia. When someone fears snow, they may do so for a variety of reasons: from fear of frostbite and hypothermia, to a strong distaste for being out and about when there has been snowfall…there can be many triggers and explanations for this phobia.