Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
You have questions about Adult ADHD? I work hard to provide answers. — Reliable answers honed over 20 years of primary research, writing books, blogging, presenting at major conferences, and leading support groups. — Preeminent ADHD experts including Russell Barkley, PhD, endorse my work. — These podcasts share readers' most popular posts from my award-winning ADHD Roller Coaster blog—the second and oldest website of any kind on Adult ADHD. — Founded in 2008. — My long-awaited online courses are available NOW — For individuals, couples, and professionals. — Thanks for listening—and subscribing — Gina Pera, author and educator: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?" and "Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions" — Blog: https://ADHDRollerCoaster.org — Training site: https://adhdsuccesstraining.com/adult-adhd-solving-the-four-essential-puzzle-pieces-consumers/
Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Sadness, Jerkiness
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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—Gina Pera
🔗 About My Work: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/about-gina-pera/