As well as the alternative names above, this is also known as
paruretics and
bashful kidney syndrome (at least according to one noder). I've suffered on and off for about ten years, and although about 7% of the general population suffer,
my theory is that it is more common among us
nerds.
If you also suffer, make damn sure it's not a
prostate problem, which aren't remotely
psychological.
Here are some things I've noticed: