Depending on where you look, about a quarter of us are neurodiverse. This can mean dramatically different experiences of the world for nearly half of all couples- but we don’t really talk about it much. Ready to shine some light on the ways we hide these relationships or mask ourselves while in them is Marie D’Elephant, friend of the show and everyone’s favorite agnostic. Catch the episode below and be sure to check back afterwards for some footNOTES!
Backdraft: Why Self-Compassion can make you feel worse, and what you can do about it. from Compassion Within
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
What is Masking and Why Do Neurodivergent People Do It? by Billie Olsen for LGBTQ and All
Autism and Masking During Sex by Dynamite Garden for NeuroClastic
The Art of Masking: Autistic Women who Mask by Charlotte Egeskov for Tiimo
Why it’s time to be honest about autistic women and sex by Amy Gravino for Spectrum News
I’m An Autistic Sex Worker, And Here’s Why It Works For Me by Hayley Jade for Huff Post
Autism, Masking, & Trans Identity by Rori Porter for Medium
Sex on the spectrum: Neurodivergence, misogyny and Autism Spectrum Disorder by Hollen V for Archer
How ADHD may impact your sex life by Anna Lovine for Mashable
When the Hidden Problem With Your Sex Life Is ADHD by Steven Snyder for The Cut
