International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy
306: Sex Therapy with Neuro-spicy Couples
Clinicians working in sex and relationship-focused (SF) therapy must be thoroughly trained in understanding how sensory features impact sensuality, sexuality, and eroticism for autistic individuals and couples. Sensory sensitivities are highly prevalent in autistic populations and can significantly influence experiences of intimacy, connection and sexual functioning (Minshew & Hobson, 2008). These sensitivities may manifest as heightened or diminished responses to touch, sound, light, or other sensory inputs, which …