Information On Relationships and Sexual Health
Sexual Health Support Services – Here you can get emergency contraception, UTI testing and can get advice or check ups by finding your local GUM clinic
Aspie Singles – A dating and social media website created by people on the spectrum for people on the spectrum. It can be difficult to determine the level of compatibility of a potential friend or partner on the spectrum through methods of conventional social media and online dating services – Aspie singles allows you to connect with other people on the spectrum, as well as advice through their blog, and the opportunity to discuss dating and other issues on their forum.
National Autistic Society resource on dating and partners.
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Open in new tab Autism, Sexuality and Relationships
Relationships can be particularly difficult for autistic adults to navigate due to all the hidden social rules and nuances.
Our lead clinician Dr Sally Powis presents to parents and support workers of autistic adults and adolescents on autism, sexuality and relationships to help them to understand and be more accepting and responsive to their needs.
This is a 5 part presentation some of which is recorded live. Please click the links below to view each part.
Part 1 (28 min 28)
– A word from Autism at Kingwoods founder (Dame Stephanie Shirley), followed by Sexuality and Adolescent Development by Dr Sally Powis
Part 2 (22 min 6)
– Exploring What is Different for those on the Spectrum in relation to Sex and Relationships
Part 3 (28 min 37)
– Dr Sally Powis covers Issues at Puberty, Differences in Experiences, Victimisation and Attachment Differences
Part 4 (19 min 55)
– Dr Sally Powis talks about Gender Dysphoria in Autism, Vulnerabilities in Relation to Gender Differences, Fetishism, and Exploitation in Fetishism
Part 5 (32 min 55)
– Dr Sally Powis suggests ways to Help Autistic Adults around Sexuality and Relationships including Sexual Offending