About this episode
Have you ever wondered how ADHD can impact sexuality, intimacy, and relationships? On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, accredited therapist and sexual advisor Debbie Amichai joins me to explore the impact of ADHD on sex life, emotional connection, and desire. We talk about the difference between how ADHD can influence your sexual drive, how to quiet the busy ADHD brain, and why sensory tools can transform your intimate moments.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:How ADHD affects sexuality, desire, and relationshipsThe difference between active and passive ADHD and its effect on sex lifeWhy emotional safety and recognising self-criticism can support intimacy The pressures of modern life and how they impact finding time for sexThe challenge of going to bed due to ADHD autonomyThe difference in how men and women get turned onTechniques to quiet the ADHD brain, including using sensory tools to enhance relaxation, quiet the brain and provide a deeper connectionHow societal pressures and Hollywood perceptions of sex impact intimacy and sexual enjoymentTimestamps:01:44 – Women’s Sexuality and ADHD02:28 – How Self-Criticism Impacts Your Sex Life10:18 – The Challenge of Going to Bed13:36 – Common Misunderstandings About Women’s Sexuality14:47 – Tips to Pause a Busy ADHD Brain for Intimacy 17:59 – Using Your Senses to Deepen Connection19:57 – The Role of Mindfulness in ADHD RelationshipsIf you’ve ever wondered why intimacy feels challenging, why your brain won’t switch off during sex, or how emotional safety shapes your sexual relationships, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real talk.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Elizabeth via
