Published on 12, July, 2020
A candid post. I'm diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and I fully accept that I have difficulties understanding and expressing emotions in person. I know that this is true for me. That said, just form reading the experiences of many people on this forum, it would seem that not every autistic person has the same problems with intimate relationships. For instance, sex bores me. It used to confuse me. At times it used to horrify me—genitals are still the ugliest part of the human body in my opinion—but now it simply bores me. It doesn't even come close to watching a really good movie or documentary. And as for playing music, well, there is no contest. Is there anyone else out there who feels this way? Is there anyone else out there who wonders about affection, daydreams about falling in love, but who is turned off by the thought of fornication (bumping and grinding in close sweaty proximity)? I have always thought it was just unique to me. I hope I'm wrong.
Updated with some info suggested by a forum member :)
Sexual Orientation vs. Romantic Orientation
There are sooooo many things that people are into that doesn't revolve around bumping uglies to get their jollies. .