Physical intimacy within a neurodiverse marriage is often problematic. While not a universal problem, it is frequently a devastating reality. Various circumstances contribute to sexual dysfunction in an AS-NT marriage. (Sensory issues and porn addiction are frequently contributing factors, discussed in more detail here and here.) Additionally, two often overlooked components of sexual dysfunction areContinue reading “Alexithymia, Mind-blindness & Sexual Dysfunction in ASD-NT Marriages”
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The Criminalization of Emotion in Neurodiverse Marriages
Alexithymia is a condition in which one struggles to identify and verbalize emotion. It is closely associated with autism, as approximately half of ASD individuals meet criteria for alexithymia. The absence of emotional awareness from an ASD husband is a significant issue within neurodiverse marriages, as the disparity between himself and his neurotypical wife isContinue reading “The Criminalization of Emotion in Neurodiverse Marriages”