ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2021
"Straight Sex is Complicated Enough!": The Lived Experiences of Autistics Who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Asexual, or Other Sexual Orientations.
Article in Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- "It Has Shown Me How Much I Am Capable Of": An Exploration of Autistic Burnout Experiences in Motherhood.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Identity Development for LGBTQIA+ Autistic Adults in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Study.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association · 2026Article
- 'It's quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box': A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Enhancing Sexual Health Education for Autistic Youth: A Scoping Review of Barriers, Gaps, and Solutions.American journal of sexuality education · 2025Article
- Self-reported masking in sexual minority and heterosexual autistic adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Article
- Diverse Gender and Sexual Identity in Romantic Partner Selection Experiences: An Exploration of Similarities, Differences, and Potential Explanations.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Sexual, Romantic, and Community Experiences of Individuals at the Intersection of Autism and Asexuality.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Autism and Employment Challenges: The Double Empathy Problem and Perceptions of an Autistic Employee in the Workplace.Autism in adulthood · 2024Article
- Sexual Minority Identities in Autistic Adults: Diversity and Associations with Mental Health Symptoms and Subjective Quality of Life.Autism in adulthood · 2023Article
- Health Care Disparities Among Autistic LGBTQ+ People.Autism in adulthood · 2023Article
- Sex and Sexuality in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review on a Neglected but Fundamental Issue.Brain sciences · 2022Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Autistics are more likely than neurotypicals to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, and other sexual orientations. Autistics and sexual minorities represent populations at high risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Little is known about the experiences of individuals living at this intersection. In this phenomenology, 67 individuals who identified as autistic sexual minorities participated in online interviews to describe the meaning of their experiences. Six themes emerged, including: self-acceptance is a journey; autistic traits complicate self-identification of sexual orientation; social and sensory stressors affect sexual expression; feeling misunderstood and isolated; challenges finding mutually satisfying relationships; and difficulty recognizing and communicating sexual needs. Autistic sexual minorities experience a "double minority" status that complicates identity formation and increases vulnerability in sexual relationships.
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