Philemaphobia or Philematophobia is the extreme fear of kissing. It originates from "Philema" which is the Greek word for kissing and "Phobos" which is also Greek for "fear or dread".

It is common among young and inexperienced kissers who are afraid of doing something wrong. In these cases, the anxiety is generally mild to moderate and dissipates quickly as the person gains experience. Sometimes, however, philemaphobia is more severe and can occur at any age.

Emotional and behavioral symptoms are also common. This can include feelings of anxiety or panic when you think about kissing. In some cases, you may stay away from any situation that might involve kissing. For example, you might avoid dating and relationships because you fear that these connections will require you to kiss your partner.

People may desire a close romantic relationship but avoid contact with others because they worry about the intimate aspects of a relationship, such as kissing, touching, or sex.

It's not recognized as a distinct condition in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition" of the American Psychiatric Association.

The therapy that’s proven to be most effective in overcoming phobias is cognitive-behavioral therapy. This addresses the distorted thoughts and maladaptive behaviors that frighten the patient, offering them the necessary tools to respond to each crisis in the best possible way.

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