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I have gradually lost feeling in my genitals. I suffer from depression but I am questioning the fact that I may have Asperger's Syndrome. I have three childern who look to all have the same symptoms of Asperger's. My oldest was diagnosed with ADHD. I have been doin some research and all hands keep pointing back to Asperger's. My question is does having Autism affect your libido?
I just have no interest anymore and no feeling either. It has become a problem in my marriage but my husband is beginning to understand that this may be something I can't control. I am 35 and I am just discovering that I have had Autism since I was child. Never realized it until I had my own and saw some disturbing things. Please let me know what you think.
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Answer:
by Melissa BEE: (05/23/2004)
After reading through your question, I feel that you have three issues here. Firstly you have a stated problem with a diminished libido and loss of sexual feeling, you are also in the middle of a female sexual cycle, which in many can bring about 'an awakening' of different parts of your sexuality. Secondly you have identified that you may have what is considered a disability (Autism Spectrum Disorder) as you strongly identify with that. Thirdly, you've stated that your primary relationship is being affected by all these things, and perhaps by other issues that may also have bearing. All of these issues interact and overlap and I recommend professional counselling with someone skilled with family or ideally couples therapy that can treat you as an individual in regard to deeply personal issues, and as a couple together with your husband in regard to the relationship and intimacy issues.
For details on where to contact a Sex Therapist near you, check out the American Association of Sex Educators,Counselors and Therapists Online: http://www.aasect.org/
See also the article on this website called "How To Choose a Sex Therapist"
Locate it under the search feature.
Please feel free to ask any further questions, and thank you for coming to The Sexual Health Network
Melissa BEEReviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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