contamination OCD?

i always worry about being near people (mainly couples) because im scared they were having sex or touching themselves. I’m scared maybe they’ll have something on their hands. i was scared to shower after a male because i was worried that he might’ve done stuff and that i would find semen somewhere or i would get pregnant. i was scared of conditioner because of this. sadly, i do it with my parents (as in i get grossed out by them/around them ) too and i find myself so nasty for thinking about my parents like that. i constantly wash my hands after anyone touches me or is even near me. i feel so gross and wrong for thinking this way the thought of people close to me having sex is so weird, i don’t even want to do that because everyone will know. am i going to be washing my hands constantly if i ever get a boyfriend??

Username: Jman02Jman02

Date posted: 37w ago

OCD latches on everyone's worst thoughts and fears and creates ridiculous and absurd scenarios in order to break you down. Expose yourself to the thoughts of getting pregnant. Think "maybe I will get pregnant if I take a shower after this guy" live with the uncertainty. Do not do compulsions like constantly washing hands or the thoughts will return. Eventually, you'll brain will stop caring

Username: odettetheotter odettetheotter

Date posted: 37w ago

@Jman02 i feel like thinking like that would trigger my tokophobia. how do i stop washing my hands? I try to avoid it but it’s so difficult

Username: Jman02Jman02

Date posted: 37w ago

@odettetheotter - I know it sounds scary but that is the point! Living with uncertainty can be scary but nessasary to curing your OCD. I washed and still wash my hands frequently and throughly to fight germs, but Im working to wash not as much. Time yourself everyday to see how long you can go without washing your hands after a possible exposure. Baby steps. If you want more help, let me know

Username: Amara Amara

Date posted: 37w ago

@odettetheotter In that case, you can install one of these, challenge your thoughts, and say to yourself, "What evidence do I have for getting pregnant in the shower? Who do I know that got pregnant? These thoughts came from where? all of this may be from rumors or just OCD thoughts, and OCD is 99% wrong." Change your beliefs Challenge your thoughts and don't overthink. All problems come from overthinking.

Username: odettetheotter odettetheotter

Date posted: 37w ago

@Anonymous here thank you!

Username: Amara Amara

Date posted: 37w ago

@odettetheotter You're welcome. Everything gonna be okay

Username: Amara Amara

Date posted: 37w ago

@Anonymous here *Instead of this, challenge your thoughts. Was a typo mistake.

Username: LeslieB3LeslieB3

Date posted: 37w ago

i'm really sorry you're going through this. it sounds incredibly tough to be constantly worried about contamination, especially in such personal and everyday situations. it's not easy dealing with these thoughts and the feelings of disgust they bring, especially when they involve people close to you. 💔 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called "unstuck?" when i was in a similar spot, feeling overwhelmed by my OCD, my NOCD therapist recommended this free AI OCD therapy tool to me (unstuckmyOCD.com/try), and it was a game-changer. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support for dealing with contamination fears and intrusive thoughts, just like an OCD therapist would. it's not just any tool; it's designed to help you navigate through these tough moments without feeling alone. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3

Username: PhillipFillip1PhillipFillip1

Date posted: 37w ago

i have this app and i love it.. just a shame that more folks in the OCD community dont know about it yet!!

Username: Ben84Ben84

Date posted: 37w ago

I had a similar concern in my teens, but as a guy. I was afraid of getting semen on (or in) other people. What Jman said was good advice. The only thing I would change is that the thoughts might be there regardless of what you do. That doesn't mean you have to focus on them.

Username: xXOmenXx

Date posted: 5y ago

Contamination ocd is awful. I have a deep fear of sperm being everywhere! I’m so so so so scared and terrified that I’ll touch something/someone with sperm on it/them and then masterbate/finger myself or wipe after using the bathroom and get pregnant. I’m terrified to touch anything in stores, doctor offices, ect because of that very reason. I’m terrified to touch anywhere near my vagina, terrified I’ll have sperm on my hands from touching something and get pregnant I feel like giving up. I can’t be happy anymore because of this.

Contamination OCD

Username: StefH

Date posted: 4y ago

I have been struggling with OCD for as long as I can remember and I have lost count of how many therapists I have been to. But the main one that has really stuck with me is contamination OCD. but it branches off like if there is a red smudge on paper or somewhere I’ll automatically think it’s blood and have immediate anxiety. But the OCD fear that I have allowed to control my life is the fear of getting pregnant from someone not washing their hands after going to the bathroom or if they did (who knows what) and didn’t wash their hands or shower, or even if they touch their phone (since nowadays we all have ours connected to us at all times)or something before washing their hands and then the sperm could of transferred onto that or anything and then they touch something that I then touch and then if I got pregnant (or even the thought of those “germs/sperm” being on my body at all) my boyfriend would breakup with me and we have been together for over 5 years and I love him with my whole heart so my fear is loosing him. Now I know it’s pretty much impossible to get pregnant like that but my OCD brain is saying well what if it happens to you and your the first person ever. So I literally don’t touch anything after anyone or at least directly without washing my hands right after. I was my hands probably at least 50 times a day and use Lysol wipes on EVERYTHING! I have sanitized my phone 3 times already today. I am in therapy but I feel like talking to others who also suffer and can relate helps too I know this is a strange OCD fear, I guess I’m wondering if anyone has ever had this fear as well?

Username: anaa

Date posted: 1y ago

Contamination ocd

I have severe contamination ocd. I even try to avoid touching people bcz i tgink they might not be clean and if i touch something i feel like i need to take shower and wash my clothes and all other stuff. And almost everytime i am just thinking how to avoid touching contaminated thing and what of i come in contact with those things. How will be i be able to repeat the cleaning process all over its soooo hard. If i try exposure it makes my depression even worse so i just do compulsions again. Is everyone else suffering from contamination ocd? I feel like a need a break from my own thoughts and want my brain to calm.

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