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Autism and sexual desire

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I wondered wether there’s something in being on the autism spectrum and having reduced sexual desire-not come across anything in my reading yet so wondered what people’s experiences are? Oh and asking as a woman too. Thanks

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  • Hi!  I personally have always had a low sexual desire.  I'm not one for touchy-feely affection or cuddling from anyone (hubby, mom) unless I'm not feeling well, but there are limits with that, too.  Unfortunately, my antidepressants make it worse.  Hubby can be a cuddle bug and has a normal sex drive, but he understands how psych medication affects libido.  The bad/confusing part is I enjoy being with my husband sexually, but I lack the desire to get to that point of intimacy.  For me, it's like taking a shower or making a favorite dish.  I put it off and put it off, but when I take the shower or have my favorite dish, it really hits the spot.  

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  • Hi!  I personally have always had a low sexual desire.  I'm not one for touchy-feely affection or cuddling from anyone (hubby, mom) unless I'm not feeling well, but there are limits with that, too.  Unfortunately, my antidepressants make it worse.  Hubby can be a cuddle bug and has a normal sex drive, but he understands how psych medication affects libido.  The bad/confusing part is I enjoy being with my husband sexually, but I lack the desire to get to that point of intimacy.  For me, it's like taking a shower or making a favorite dish.  I put it off and put it off, but when I take the shower or have my favorite dish, it really hits the spot.  

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