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The Science of Autism and Orgasm

June 29, 2011 by LinZ

Splish, Splash by Darin House, on Flickr

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.

Filed Under: Sex & Intimacy Tagged With: ASD, autism, education, genitals, intimacy, orgasm, oxytocin, pressure, puberty, research, self-control, sensitivity, sensory, sex

The scientific analysis of a romantic scene

July 5, 2010 by LinZ

image source: ohad*

Traditional scenes for romance — walking on the beach, looking out on the lake, watching the stars, or watching a movie from a living room couch — is all about “enjoying the moment”, right?  So why do some individuals replace these “moments” with discussions on scientific analysis, historical facts, and other unromantic topics?

Filed Under: Relationships & Dating Tagged With: affection, arousal, dating, intimacy, romance, scripts, small talk, special interests

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