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#174 ADHD in the Bedroom: Sex & Intimacy

July 14, 2026 • Xena Jones • Episode 174

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ADHD can show up in the bedroom in ways we don’t always talk about.

For some ADHDers, it might look like a high sex drive, chasing novelty, impulsive decisions, risky behaviour, or seeking dopamine through sex and attention.

For others, it might look like low libido, getting bored, feeling disconnected, sensory overwhelm, distraction, or struggling to stay present.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

Hypersexuality and hyposexuality
Why novelty, dopamine and “the chase” can feel so powerful
How impulsivity can show up around all things sex
Distraction, sensory needs & struggling to stay present
Low libido, pressure, resentment & emotional disconnection
Why intimacy is about so much more than sex
How awareness, communication & support can help us create more choice

This is a shame-free, vulnerable conversation about understanding the ADHD patterns that can show up in the bedroom.

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