Autism & Sex Part 1 | Divergent Voices hosted by Purple Ella

This is the first of two episodes of Divergent Voices exploring sex and sexuality as an autistic person. In part one, Purple Ella speaks to neurodivergent YouTuber Molly and Neurodevelopmental Specialist Hannah Hayward, about sex education, social expectations around sex and flirting, and personal sexual health. WARNING: Please note, this episode contains descriptions of intimate sexual acts - viewer discretion is advised. This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and guidance on a range of issues. 00:12 Teenage misconceptions and everyone’s social communication difficulties in talking about sex 05:35 How masking impacts experience and understanding of sex and sexuality 09:27 How do you know someone is flirting with you? 13:18 Recognising you are interested in someone 14:41 Sexually Transmitted Infections Watch part 2:    • Autism & Sex Part 2 | Divergent Voices hos...   More Information: Brook Advisory Service: https://www.brook.org.uk/ NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-ques... Find your local clinic: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sex... For more information about STIs: https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-ques... Purple Ella: YouTube Content Creator and advocate    / purpleella   Molly: YouTuber at Molly’s ADHD Mayhem    / mollysmayhem   Hannah Hayward: Neurodevelopmental Specialist with Clinical Partners https://www.hannahhayward.co.uk/ Visit the autism unlocked website: https://lsc.autismunlocked.co.uk/ Find out more about Clinical Partners: https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/ #autistic #sexeducation