Autistic kinksters can also sometimes be more at risk from predators within the scene, as their difficulties with reading subtle cues and tendency to take things at face value can make it difficult for them to detect negative intent. #kinkonthespectrum #worldautismunderstandingmonth

In addition, many kink activities involve rhythmic, repetitive sensations, which can provide similar benefits to stimming. #kinkonthespectrum #worldautismunderstandingmonth

Even in IRL situations though, Autistic kinksters can often find group socialising easier when it revolves around a shared special interest. #kinkonthespectrum #worldautismunderstandingmonth

Kink interactions can either make masking much more explicit, and therefore easier through role-play or in some cases, remove the need to mask at all in a negotiated, controllable environment. #kinkonthespectrum #worldautismunderstandingmonth

Some people on the spectrum can struggle to feel close to others. Shared intense experiences can provide a heightened sense of closeness and belonging. #kinkonthespectrum #worldautismunderstandingmonth

In addition the light sensory deprivation provided by blindfolding can assist with sensory overload issues. #worldautismunderstandingmonth #kinkonthespectrum

An inclination to feel a little less bound by society's "shoulds" presents a lower barrier to entry to exploring kink fantasy. #kinkonthespectrum #worldautismunderstandingmonth

Not only have the rules of the interaction been made clear, but they can also be negotiated to best suit the involved parties. #WorldAutismUnderstandingMonth #kinkonthespectrum

As we are currently in #WorldAutismUnderstandingMonth and there seems to be a whole lot of kinky people on the spectrum, in the coming days, I'll be writing a short series of posts about the intersection of Autism and kink.

Part 2 of this special podcast series to coincide with #WorldAutismUnderstandingMonth. Linda Hollenberg, Autistic mother, research advisor and parent educator discusses what pregnancy, birth and early motherhood can look like through a neurodivergent lens:
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