Sex, ADHD & Autism: Why Intimacy Breaks Down
From Even The Dog Has ADHD by Eventhedoghasadhd
March 26, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 2 · Episode 4
About this episode
This episode explores the complexities of intimacy in neurodivergent relationships, focusing on ADHD and autism.
🧠 Most people think intimacy means sex. But in many relationships, especially where ADHD or autism is involved that’s not the real issue. It’s two nervous systems trying to understand each other. In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD , I’m joined by Angela Griffiths, who brings decades of experience working with couples and intimate relationships. Together, we explore what’s really happening beneath the surface when connection breaks down. This is an honest conversation about sex, communication, sensory needs, medication, and the often unspoken reality of neurodivergent relationships. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your relationship, or struggled to understand your partner, this episode will land. 🔍 What we explore: Why intimacy is often misunderstood in neurodivergent relationships The role of sensory processing in sex and physical connection Communication differences and how they create disconnection Medication, libido, and emotional regulation Why it’s not about a “broken relationship” but different wiring How couples can begin to understand each other more clearly 🧠 Who this is for: Adults with ADHD or autism Partners of neurodivergent individuals Couples…
People in this episode
Host: Eventhedoghasadhd
Guest: Angela Griffiths
Topics covered
- intimacy
- ADHD
- autism
- neurodivergent relationships
- communication
- sensory processing
Keywords
- intimacy
- ADHD
- autism
- communication
- sensory needs
- neurodivergent
- relationships
- libido
- emotional regulation
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