Shameless Sex #408 Getting Neurospicy: ADHD and Sex (and Relationships) - with Leann Borneman
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Nov 19, 2024 Leann Borneman, a sexologist and certified sex therapist specializing in ADHD and sexuality, shares her insights as someone with ADHD. The discussion covers how ADHD influences sex and relationships, revealing common struggles and unique strengths. Leann emphasizes creating supportive environments for intimacy, the significance of clitoral stimulation, and how kink can provide structure for those with ADHD. They also touch upon the lack of research in this area and the importance of tailoring sexual encounters to individual needs.
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ADHD Core Issues
- ADHD is about executive functioning deficits, not just hyperactivity.
- It affects impulse control, working memory, motivation, emotion regulation, and planning.
ADHD Presentation Fluctuation
- ADHD presentations can shift throughout life due to hormones, age, and stress.
- The terms "inattentive," "hyperactive," and "combined" describe presentations, not fixed types.
ADHD Causes
- Current research indicates ADHD is primarily hereditary (70-73%).
- Environmental traumas like brain injury or low birth weight can also contribute but not social trauma.
