The term can be sensitive or offensive in some cultures; use with awareness of the audience.

Cultural Sensitivity

'Phallic' often refers to objects that indirectly evoke images of masculinity or male sexuality.

Not Always Literal

Reserve 'phallic' for clear instances where an object strongly suggests the shape or idea of a penis.

Avoid Overuse

'Phallic' relates to Freud's theory of developmental stages; know this to understand psychoanalytic discussions.

Freudian Context

The 'phallic' stage is a specific phase in childhood; not to be used for general male behavior.

Specific Stage

'Phallic' in psychology often involves discussions of psychosexual issues or complexes.

Psychosexual Focus

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 After all, it's not just a question of hygiene, but there's a possibility of recreation as well. Then, this faucet here is just a piece of Osage orange. It looks a little phallic, but after all, it's a bathroom.