Sex, ADHD & Autism: Why Intimacy Breaks Down

<p>🧠 Most people think intimacy means sex.</p><p>But in many relationships, especially where ADHD or autism is involved that’s not the real issue.</p><p>It’s two nervous systems trying to understand each other.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Even The Dog Has ADHD</em>, 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.</p><p>This is an honest conversation about sex, communication, sensory needs, medication, and the often unspoken reality of neurodivergent relationships.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your relationship, or struggled to understand your partner, this episode will land.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 What we explore:</p><ol><li>Why intimacy is often misunderstood in neurodivergent relationships</li><li>The role of sensory processing in sex and physical connection</li><li>Communication differences and how they create disconnection</li><li>Medication, libido, and emotional regulation</li><li>Why it’s not about a “broken relationship” but different wiring</li><li>How couples can begin to understand each other more clearly</li></ol><p><br></p><p>🧠 Who this is for:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Adults with ADHD or autism</li><li>Partners of neurodivergent individuals</li><li>Couples navigating intimacy challenges</li><li>Anyone curious about how wiring shapes relationships</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔗 <strong>Guest Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thechristiansexpert.com/shop/p/marriage-playdate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">500 Ideas to Explore With Your Partner</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/angela-griffith/intimate-conversations/paperback/product-kvwemwj.html?page=1&pageSize=4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A Journal For Passionate Marriages</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thechristiansexpert.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Angela&#39;s Website</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔗 <strong>Work with me:</strong></p><p>If this conversation resonates and you’re navigating challenges that go beyond intimacy, this is the work I do.</p><p>I work with high-capacity ADHD and autistic adults to redesign how they operate in their relationships, work, and life.</p><p>→ <a href="https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-with-me" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Welcome to Your Wonderland</a></p>