At The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism, Lindsay Nebeker wrote a frank and matter-of-fact article on autism and sexuality. Although I am neurotypical, I wish I had had advice like this when I became sexually active.
The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: Autism and Orgasm.
Let’s make one thing clear: people with autism do experience orgasms. But how different is the orgasm experience for an autistic individual? Is it more intense? Is it less intense? Is it the same?
There has yet to be a scientific study conducted on orgasm and its effect on people on the autism spectrum. So just for entertainment’s sake, we will discuss the possible hypotheses, address the possible challenges unique to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or sensory sensitivities based on personal perspectives, and wrap up with final thoughts.
More from Lindsay Nebeker: she blogs at http://nakedbrainink.com; you can follow her on twitter at @autismisarose
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