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Moment: The Unspoken Truth About Dating Someone w/ ADHD | Hypersexuality, Infidelity & More ft. Dr. Hamdani

May 7, 2025
Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a physician specializing in ADHD, joins Dr. Rena Malik to explore how ADHD impacts relationships and intimacy. They tackle sensitive topics like hypersexuality and infidelity, emphasizing the importance of understanding neurobiological factors. Practical insights on improving communication and addressing sexual dysfunction are shared, along with strategies to bring novelty into relationships. Their engaging conversation highlights the need for proper ADHD diagnosis and offers tools for fostering healthier connections.
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INSIGHT

ADHD and Relationship Stability

  • ADHD can cause dopamine-seeking behaviors leading to discomfort with stability in relationships.
  • This may increase novelty-seeking and sometimes infidelity, but ADHD is not an excuse to cheat.
ADVICE

Seek Expert ADHD Diagnosis

  • Adults suspecting ADHD should seek diagnosis to better understand their brain.
  • Find providers well-versed in ADHD for accurate assessment beyond childhood symptoms.
INSIGHT

ADHD Impacts Sexual Focus

  • People with ADHD may struggle to focus fully during sex due to distracting thoughts and emotional sensitivity.
  • This can make sexual experience more stressful and less pleasurable than for neurotypical individuals.
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