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ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Sadness, Jerkiness

ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Sadness, Jerkiness

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In this episode, Gina Pera explores how ADHD-related brain chemistry can contribute to these post-orgasm challenges—and what you can do about it.

From early historical observations to modern neuroscience, from SSRI and stimulant options to alternatives like Karezza, this is a candid, compassionate look at a deeply personal issue.

🧠 Gina was among the first in the field to speak publicly about potential ADHD-related intimacy challenges.


She first tackled this topic in her groundbreaking book Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?—and later expanded it in her short book Adult ADHD and Sex: What You Need to Know (That Sex Therapists Cannot Tell You).

She also contributed a chapter on the subject in the clinical guide written with Dr. Arthur Robin in ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions.

📖 Related links mentioned in the episode:

  • Blog post: ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Sadness, Jerkiness
    https://adhdrollercoaster.org/adhd-and-relationships/adhd-post-orgasm-irritability-jerkiness/
  • Book: Is It You, Me, or Adult ADHD? https://amzn.to/422Hg84
  • Book: Adult ADHD and Sex: What You Need to Know https://amzn.to/3QR3chj
  • Clinical Guide: Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy
    https://amzn.to/3Y0B2UT

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Thanks for listening!
—Gina Pera

🔗 About My Work: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/about-gina-pera/

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