36: ADHD & Sex with Catie Osborn

As you can probably figure out from the title, this is NOT the show to listen to around children! I’m joined by Catie Osborn, better known as @catieosaurus on TikTok–with an average of 30-50 million monthly views. She is an actor, podcaster, sex educator, adult performer, and mental health and disability advocate based in Atlanta. We are diving into the interesting intersection of ADHD and sexuality. If you are curious to hear more, join us!

Show Highlights:

How growing up in a very conservative and religious household gave Catie an interesting perspective on sex that was based on shame
How Catie became interested in kink, received an ADHD diagnosis, and became a sex educator
Why sex is a “fragile moment”
Why sexual dysfunction and sexual disappointment are NOT the same things
How ADHD makes it difficult to stay focused during sex because of overthinking
How neurodivergent people struggle to articulate their needs–especially with intimacy
Why sex shouldn’t be in terms of obligation, duty, and service but in terms of being authentically ourselves in surrender to the experience
How our sex lives are influenced by layers of white supremacy, capitalism, trauma, and heteronormative values that need to be unpacked and investigated
What kink is at its core–and why it has saved Catie
Why conversations about sex and intimacy connect you to your partner, breed trust and vulnerability, and lead to better sex!
Why Catieosaurus’ TikTok series, “Burnt Out Gifted and Talented Submissive Brat with a Praise Kink,” has been hugely popular
How kink allowed Catie to be the one who calls the shots and feels safe and supported–for the first time

Resources and Links:

Connect with Catie: Website, Podcast, Instagram, and TikTok

Book mentioned: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

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