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What number of people suffer from haphephobia?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

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Absolute numbers?: Couldn't tell you, but it's pretty rare. Some people are born hating to be touched or any physical contact, others acquire it after experiencing a trauma like sexual assault. Sheldon on " The Big Bang Theory" admits to haphephobia.

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