A deeper dive on ADHD, sex, and consent (Cate Osborn is back!)

ADHD affects our whole life — even our sex life. Our friend Cate
Osborn, who has a background in sex education, is back to chat
with host Laura Key about executive function challenges that may
pop up in the bedroom. Cate and Laura dive into topics like ADHD
and consent, working memory, and rejection sensitivity. 


Cate hosts another Understood.org podcast, Sorry, I Missed
This, a show about ADHD, intimacy, and communication. Check
it out for some deeper dives into this episode’s topics!


Note: This episode contains conversation about sexual
assault. 


Related resources


Rainn.org


Hear Cate’s personal story: ADHD and hormones (Cate Osborn’s
story) 


Cate’s podcast, Sorry, I Missed This!


Timestamps


(02:34) Why it’s called “Sorry, I Missed This”


(6:50) Executive function impact on relationships


(10:04) “Sex is a task”


(12:20)Task initiation impact on relationships


(14:07) Communication, working memory, and consent


(16:31) Time perception, impulsiveness, and dating


(20:46) “It’s not your fault”


(23:19) How to approach consent as a person with ADHD


(27:33) Cate’s own journey with ADHD and sexuality


(30:09) How rejection sensitivity complicates consent


(33:32) Cate’s email


For a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha!
page on Understood.


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