The story behind our NPR story on love, relationships and autism -- how it came to be and what one can learn from the experience of being documented in personal day-to-day life.
A slide show presentation highlighting the barriers people with disabilities face in accessing sexual rights, and why disability and sexual justice matters to everyone from a human rights perspective.
Without a doubt, office visits with an OB/GYN are among the most stressful health care procedures... especially for people on the autism spectrum. Because the OB/GYN environment is not often "ASD-friendly", these individuals may avoid these visits altogether. This is unfortunate considering OB/GYN visits are essential in ensuring a person's sexual and physical reproductive health. But little changes in your environment and your interactions can make a world of a difference. If you are an OB/GYN and caring for a patient on the autism spectrum, here are 6 things you need to know.
There are myths swirling around ASDs and sexuality... and boy, there are plenty of them! We explore the possible origin of of these myths and hear from the voices of other autistic individuals about what they would like you to know about ASDs and sexuality.
Let’s make one thing clear: people with autism do experience orgasms. But how different is the orgasm experience for an autistic individual? Is it more intense? Is it less intense? Is it the same? We dive into the topic head-on and address the possible aspects and challenges that are unique to individuals on the autism spectrum.
Lindsey Nebeker is a young woman in her 20's, currently living and working in the Washington D.C. area.
With her unique life experiences, she created "Naked Brain Ink", and spills out writings on love, sex, relationships, pop culture, and other unique topics from one autism perspective.
