For many adults, sex is a significant part of our lives. Yet it's not often talked about how ADHD can impact our time in the bedroom!
ADHDers often struggle with maintaining focus. For our sex life, this can translate to...
Rushing foreplay
Difficulty reaching orgasm
Getting bored or distracted during sex
Due to hyperactivity, we may struggle to relax and get in the mood.
Hypersexual
Sexual stimulation releases endorphins that helps to reduce the restlessness caused by our ADHD. This can lead some ADHDers to unknowingly seek sex more for this relief.
Hyposexual
We may have a hyposexual drive due to sensory issues or low self esteem. Low sex drive can also be a side-effect of our stimulant medication.
Hypersensitive
Some sensations that feel good to our partner, may feel irritating, uncomfortable, or too intense to us.
If you often get bored during sex, maybe you need me to shake it up a bit! Try talking to your partner about trying new...
Positions
Locations
Forms of foreplay
Toys
If you struggle with low sex drive, you can try to schedule a day, have a romantic date, and make sex a special event. You can try...
Cooking dinner together
Dancing together
Writing love notes
Yoga or meditation
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Have fun💋
Coach Brooke