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Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
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Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
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