It hadn’t occurred to me that you could mask in intimacy too, but of course it makes complete sense! So many of the things you’ve articulated I’ve experienced too. If autism is about the way we experience sensory inputs, of course it affects sexuality and intimacy, and if our senses are heightened, then when it’s good, logic would dictate that it’s probably better for us than neurotypicals.. but also when it’s not good, it’s probably worse..
Masking in intimacy is one of those invisible layers we don’t always realize we’re carrying—until we start unmasking in other areas, and suddenly intimacy feels… off. Or distant. Or deeply confusing.
And yes, the sensory everything plays such a big role.
When it’s aligned, it’s like our whole nervous system lights up in the best way—like our bodies were meant for connection.
But when it’s misaligned, it can feel overstimulating, painful, or even a little traumatic.
You put it so beautifully: the extremes make so much sense when we think of it through our neurodivergent lenses.
Thank you for reflecting that back. 💛
It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who's been navigating this.
Thank you for reading and supporting. I see you and I wish you a great week ahead.
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It hadn’t occurred to me that you could mask in intimacy too, but of course it makes complete sense! So many of the things you’ve articulated I’ve experienced too. If autism is about the way we experience sensory inputs, of course it affects sexuality and intimacy, and if our senses are heightened, then when it’s good, logic would dictate that it’s probably better for us than neurotypicals.. but also when it’s not good, it’s probably worse..
Grace, yes. Exactly this.
Masking in intimacy is one of those invisible layers we don’t always realize we’re carrying—until we start unmasking in other areas, and suddenly intimacy feels… off. Or distant. Or deeply confusing.
And yes, the sensory everything plays such a big role.
When it’s aligned, it’s like our whole nervous system lights up in the best way—like our bodies were meant for connection.
But when it’s misaligned, it can feel overstimulating, painful, or even a little traumatic.
You put it so beautifully: the extremes make so much sense when we think of it through our neurodivergent lenses.
Thank you for reflecting that back. 💛
It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who's been navigating this.
Thank you for reading and supporting. I see you and I wish you a great week ahead.