If you're in a neurodiverse relationship — whether you're ADHD, autistic, or both — intimacy can be one of the most complicated things to navigate. In this episode, Mona Kay & I get real about love vs. sex, masking in the bedroom, asexuality, ethical non-monogamy, separate bedrooms, and the hidden pattern that quietly undermines intimacy for neurodiverse couples: fawning.
In this episode, we talk about why so many neurodiverse marriages end up with "zero sex," but also creative solutions that actually work for both partners — this conversation goes places most podcasts won't.
Chapters:
0:00 Teaser
0:35 Intro
1:21 Love vs. Sex Myths
1:56 Masking & Mismatched Scripts
3:15 Asexuality & Misalignment
5:50 Get Help Early
6:57 Find Neurodivergent-Fluent Support
8:10 Creative Relationship Solutions
11:54 Define Your Own Relationship Rules
12:33 Dating Non-Negotiables & Self-Work
14:59 Support Options & Trusted Guides
15:48 Outro
Navigating Neurodiverse Life and Love is a casual show about neurodiverse romantic relationships, families, and life as a neurodivergent person or parent, hosted by Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton, two leading voices in the area of neurodiverse life and love. Send your questions, comments, and stories about neurodiversity to podcast@jodicarlton.com or click below to be featured on an upcoming episode.
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