The Most Bizarre Phobias You Have Ever Heard

Ablutophobia Or The Fear Of Bathing

Ablutophobes experience severe anxiety and dread when even just thinking about taking a bath or shower. This can make related activities, such as hand washing, a challenge. The phobia is more common among children but is experienced by adults as well. Ablutophobes may feel shame in some social contexts because in addition to struggling with their phobia, they may also be teased and mocked.