Let's Talk About Autistic Sex, Baby: What New Research Teaches Us About Sensory Processing and Intimacy
Many late-identified autistic adults spend years believing they have a low libido or just "aren't that into sex." But what if it isn't about desire at all? Emerging research explores how sensory processing, nervous system capacity, and autistic experiences shape intimacy. We unpack what the science says while affirming that asexuality is a valid, distinct identity—not something to explain away.
When High-Control Meets Neurodivergence
High-control groups can offer belonging and structure while also reinforcing shame, masking, and exclusion. In this neuroaffirming guest post, Michelle F. Moseley, LCMHC, explores why these environments can have a uniquely powerful impact on neurodivergent people and what healing can look like afterward.
