There are several instances of culture-bound illnesses described in the chapter that involve men displaying anxiety symptoms that are believed to result from the loss or diminution of their genitalia or sexual power. Examples of these include:

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"Missing genitals" in Nigeria, koro in China, and dhat in India are examples of culture-bound syndromes where men exhibit anxiety symptoms related to the belief of losing genitalia or sexual power. Koro involves the fear of genital retraction, dhat syndrome is characterized by anxieties over semen loss, and beliefs about "missing genitals" reflect fears of genital theft or loss, common in some Nigerian contexts.

There Are Several Instances of Culture-Bound Illnesses Described in the Chapter