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Experiences with Rough Sex Among Autistic University Students: Descriptive Findings from a Campus Probability-Based

Ivanka Simić Stanojević^1,2, Gretchen Wheeler², Tsung-Chieh Fu^2,3

¹Department of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington. Indiana University.

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Summary

Autistic university students engage in diverse rough sex practices, with most experiences being pleasurable. However, some encounters were upsetting or traumatic, highlighting the need for inclusive sexuality education.

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Area of Science:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Human Sexuality
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Background:

Limited research exists on autistic adults' engagement with rough sex practices.
Rough sex is increasingly prevalent among young adults, necessitating broader understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore lifetime sexual experiences, including consensual and non-consensual rough sex, among autistic university students.
To investigate autistic students' perceptions and subjective experiences of rough sex.

Main Methods:

Survey of 46 autistic undergraduate and graduate students at a Midwestern U.S. university.
Inquiry into a range of solo and partnered sexual activities, including specific rough sex practices.

Main Results:

Participants reported varied rough sex experiences like hair pulling (54.7%), spanking (51.3%), and choking (42.5%).
Most rough sex experiences were perceived positively (pleasurable, exciting), but significant minorities reported negative feelings (upsetting 60.0%, scary 30.0%).
Approximately 20% experienced non-consensual rough sex, and some engaged in higher-risk practices like choking.

Conclusions:

Findings emphasize the need to integrate diverse sexual practices, including rough sex, into sexuality education for all students.
Autism-specific research on rough sex is critical for developing inclusive and proactive sexuality education curricula for autistic university students.