In everything from teen rom coms to relationship advice columns, kissing is painted as the litmus test for love, desire, and connection.
What’s often overlooked is how complicated kissing can be for neurodivergent people, whose brains and bodies process touch, taste, and proximity differently.For many of my clients with ADHD, kissing isn’t always the warm, intimate act it’s “supposed” to be.
Instead, it can feel like a sensory storm.There’s too much saliva and not enough breathing. You can taste hints of what your partner ate for lunch earlier.
There’s the irritating texture of stubble on their face. And distractions coming from the TV or a buzzing phone. You notice your hair is stuck to your lip.
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