vagina dentata

in folklore, a vagina with teeth that can castrate the male partner. In the classical psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud, for women, it is a fantasy believed to stem from intense penis envy and a desire to castrate the partner as an act of revenge; for men, it is believed to stem from castration anxiety.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

drug education

the process of informing individuals or groups about the effects of various chemical agents on the human body, usually with a special emphasis on the effects of mind-altering substances.