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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Autism and Sexuality: Breaking Taboos and Embracing Desires

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Literature review reveals higher rates of inappropriate behaviors and sexual orientation variants in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders exhibit higher sexual orientation variants and inappropriate behaviors than peers.
47% of adolescents with ASD expressed interest in romantic relationships, highlighting their sexual desires.
Inappropriate sexual behaviors and hypersexuality are significantly more prevalent in adolescents with ASD.
Specialized sexual education is essential for supporting individuals with ASD in embracing their sexuality.

Moreira et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Literature review reveals higher rates of inappropriate behaviors and sexual orientation variants in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.