Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay Autism and Sensory Sex: Enjoying Sexual Pleasure by Connecting to Your Sensory Experience-Candice Christiansen
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Jul 15, 2025 Candice Christiansen, an experienced clinician specializing in autism and intimacy, shares her insights on the diverse sexual lives of Autistic individuals. She challenges outdated stereotypes by highlighting their rich spectrum of desires and experiences. Candice delves into the nuances of sensory experiences in intimacy, offering practical tips to enhance sexual pleasure by connecting with emotional and physical needs. Personal anecdotes illustrate the importance of communication in fostering meaningful connections and satisfying relationships.
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Autism as a Neuroculture
- Autism is a neuroculture with unique sensory, neurological, and autonomic nervous system responses.
- These differences shape how autistic individuals experience sex, arousal, attraction, and intimacy.
Sensory and Emotional Impact
- Sensory responsivity includes being hypersensitive, hyposensitive, or sensory seeking, influencing sexual connection.
- Emotional contagion in autism means feeling others' energy, complicating communication and intimacy.
Identify Sensory Preferences
- Identify your sensory preferences including sight, sound, smell, and touch for sexual pleasure.
- Use knowledge of sensitivities to create a more comfortable and arousing sexual environment.
