We look at how autism affects sex and intimacy. Like nonaffected adults, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (asds) show the entire range of sexual behaviors Some autistic people find that intimate touch and sex are unpleasant, painful, or intolerable Some autistic people seek out sexual sensory behaviours due to hyposensitivity. Learn about sensory needs, communication, and intimacy in neurodiverse relationships Sex can be a particularly challenging and complex topic for autistic individuals
Many struggle with sex because it involves handling personal sensory experiences, as well as complicated relational and communication elements. Wenn lawson, ph.d., delves into the intersection of autism, sexuality, and gender He describes monotropism as a theory of attention and addresses common sex differences in autism.
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