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
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
I'm a grey asexual. I'm occasionally attracted to people, mostly when they're good friends, sometimes when I've misunderstood something they've said or they are just friendly and open to things I might want to do with them. Appearance has some influence but only minor and early on. Social skills issues definitely make it harder; I've learned how to deal with most social situations, but I either tend to run away if they seem interested or I assume I'm going to be seen as a pest and avoid such situations. One time I met a girl in a bar and within half an hour we had some (non-sexual) fun ... But it was at a kink event, and the only reason I approached her was because I thought she was somebody else! That's as close as I've ever got to picking up a girl in a bar, or dating for that matter. 
I'm a grey asexual. I'm occasionally attracted to people, mostly when they're good friends, sometimes when I've misunderstood something they've said or they are just friendly and open to things I might want to do with them. Appearance has some influence but only minor and early on. Social skills issues definitely make it harder; I've learned how to deal with most social situations, but I either tend to run away if they seem interested or I assume I'm going to be seen as a pest and avoid such situations. One time I met a girl in a bar and within half an hour we had some (non-sexual) fun ... But it was at a kink event, and the only reason I approached her was because I thought she was somebody else! That's as close as I've ever got to picking up a girl in a bar, or dating for that matter.
