Sorry, I Missed This: The Everything Guide to ADHD and Relationships with Cate Osborn Too much or not enough: ADHD sensory challenges and sex
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Jun 3, 2025 Lyne Piché, a Canadian psychologist and sex therapist, sheds light on how ADHD affects intimacy. She discusses the nuances of sensory issues during sex, explaining why moments can feel overwhelming or unexciting. Lyne emphasizes the role of trust in partnerships and advocates for open communication about sensory needs. She introduces concepts like 'yes' spaces for intimacy and how kink can help. Ultimately, it's about self-discovery and redefining what works in your intimate life, all while dispelling feelings of shame.
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Understanding ADHD Sensory Issues
- Sensory issues in ADHD relate to involuntary physical reactions to sensations, not preferences or rational dislikes.
- These sensory challenges deeply affect sexual experiences and require awareness and language to communicate needs.
Customize Timing for Comfort
- Explore timing of sexual activities to reduce sensory discomfort; some issues ease with increased arousal.
- Develop a customizable sexual playbook focusing on timing and compromises to improve intimacy.
Use Scale and Sensory Experiments
- Use the "sexy communication scale" to gauge your interest level before intimacy.
- Experiment with limiting sensory inputs like blindfolds or earplugs to distinguish between overload and low desire.