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.
Why Loss Can Feel Different When You're AuDHD
Grief for AuDHD individuals can extend beyond emotional loss, impacting routines, regulation, and daily support systems. Explore why relationship loss can feel like losing an entire ecosystem, not just a person, and how neurodivergent grief often shows up in unexpected ways.
Noah Kahan, OCD, and Why So Many People Are Finally Recognizing the Signs
When Noah Kahan shared his experience living with OCD, it sparked something powerful: recognition. Many people who had spent years calling their struggles anxiety, perfectionism, overthinking, or self-awareness began asking a different question: Could this be OCD? In this neuroaffirming guide, we explore what OCD actually is, why it often goes unrecognized in ADHD and autistic people, and how conversations like Noah Kahan's expand our understanding of what OCD can look like.
