The Safe Word is "Consent": The Psychology of Autism and Sex

Send us questions here!The Safe Word is “Consent”: The Psychology of Autism and SexWhat do kink, structure, and sensory regulation have in common? For many autistic individuals, BDSM isn’t just about pleasure—it’s about safety, identity, and healing.In this episode of Brain Trash, Maria and Tabitha explore:Why autistic folks are often drawn to kink communitiesThe comfort of clear roles, rules, and ritualsHow consent and power exchange can support trauma recoveryThe connection between sensory needs and intimacyWhy clinicians need to stop pathologizing kinkThis isn’t a taboo—it’s a mental health conversation. 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or right here.Socials:Facebook: Paperflower PsychiatryInstagram&Threads: @paperflowerpsychiatryTiktok: @dr.mariaingallaWebsites:www.paperflowerpsychiatry.comwww.paperflowerinstitute.comwww.courses.paperflowerinstitute.com

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