Schneck's patient revealed many of the components described by Fenichel and others in erythrophobics: blushing as a sign of sexual excitement; conflicts about exhibitionism; fear of the discovery of masturbation; fear of sexual aggressive strivings; the idea of being judged by others supplanting the idea of sexual contact with others. For this patient, blushing took the place of sexual reaction and orgasm, the symptom beginning with the cessation of intercourse and the establishment of a new life involving much planning and control. Hypnosis enabled the therapist to break through the defensive barrier of isolation.