Every second Tuesday of the month we will be treated to free sex and kink education on a wide range of topics. Stay tuned for more sexy topics coming your way!

Autism & Sex:

Unmasking Intimacy

We’ve all heard how sex should look like, how sex is supposed to be like. Most of us were taught that good sex is spontaneous, effortless, full of chemistry, and that partners should instinctively know what the other person wants. But that script doesn't work for everyone.

Autism can shape the way people experience attraction, desire, touch, communication, pleasure, and relationships in ways that are rarely talked about…and are often misunderstood.

Why do some autistic people crave intense sensation while others avoid touch altogether? Why can autism sometimes be mistaken for asexuality, hypersexuality, or low desire? And what actually helps create intimacy that feels good instead of overwhelming?

In this interactive workshop, we'll separate myths from research and explore how autism can influence sexuality, relationships, and sexual communication. We'll discuss sensory differences, desire, routines, communication, consent, and practical ways to create intimacy that works for you rather than trying to fit someone else's definition of normal.

Whether you're autistic, questioning, partnered with someone who is, or simply curious about neurodiversity and relationships, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of autistic sexuality, and a new way of thinking about what satisfying intimacy can look like.

About Our Instructor:

Amanda Jepson (she/her) is a total sex nerd, both personally and professionally. She is one of the co-founders of Respark Foundation, a Clinical Therapist at UCCS Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic, and an adjunct professor for the UC-Denver. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and a Board-Certified Sexologist.Amanda has been a therapist for over a decade; she specializes in working with active duty and veteran military service members and first responders on issues such as combat trauma, physical or sexual abuse, sexual assault, and vicarious trauma.

Additionally, her specialized training means she is skilled in helping clients navigate issues and interests related to sex, sexuality, consensual nonmonogamy, and kink from an intersectional and inclusive lens. Amanda has been previously featured on the Sex & Psychology Podcast as well as on Midori’s Consent Dojo and Patreon. She is passionate about empowering her clients as they reclaim their whole selves, being a sex-positive provocateur hoping to instigate thoughtful dialogue, and dispelling shame related to all things kinky and sexy.

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