Ep. 20: Sexual Health Through a Neurodivergent Lens

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Catriona Boffard – sexologist and psychotherapist – for a rare, genuinely honest conversation about female sexual health that goes far beyond the surface.From pain during sex and desire discrepancy to neurodiversity, sensory processing, and the role of upbringing in shaping our relationship with pleasure – this episode covers the full picture of what actually influences women's sexual health and satisfaction.Together, they discuss:🔥 Rapid fire: factors affecting sexual health rated – neurodiversity, trauma, stress, hormones, and more 🧠 What a sexologist actually does – and the three most common reasons people seek help 😣 Pain during sex – what causes it, the anxiety feedback loop, and how it's treated 💔 Desire discrepancy – why mismatched libido is almost universal and what's really driving it 🧬 How upbringing and cultural messaging wire the brain around sex 🔎 Neurodiversity and sexual health – the most overlooked connection in women's well-being 📉 Why neurodiverse women struggle more with hormonal regulation 🏠 The division of labour and desire – the direct link between domestic load and low desire ♥️ Love languages through a neurodivergent lens – and what counts as quality time 👁️ Eye contact, intimacy, and why one-size-fits-all advice can backfire 💊 Supplements and sexual health – how systemic health improvement influences desire 🛋️ The one tip every couple needs – and why it doesn't have to to wait for a crisis📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Introduction0:40 – Meet Dr Catriona Boffard, sexologist and psychotherapist1:06 – Rapid fire: factors affecting sexual health and satisfaction rated2:35 – What is a sexologist and what are the most common reasons people seek help?5:03 – Pain during sex: how common it is, what causes it, and how it's treated10:13 – Desire discrepancy: what it is and why it's almost inevitable12:52 – How upbringing and cultural messaging shape your relationship with sex18:42 – The role of the brain in sexual desire and interest25:00 – Neurodiversity and sexual health: the most underlooked connection29:18 – Why neurodiverse women are diagnosed at major hormonal events31:25 – How neurodiversity affects sensory experience and pleasure in the bedroom36:49 – The division of labour and desire: why domestic load directly lowers desire40:06 – Love languages through a neurodivergent lens45:24 – Eye contact, intimacy, and why blanket advice can backfire47:18 – The one tip every couple needs: therapy as protection, not cure48:49 – Supplements and sexual health: how systemic well-being influences desire👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™.🎧 Listen to the podcast:Youtube: 👉 https://youtu.be/Of4Yh8cRmOw Apple Podcasts: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000777794494 Amazon 👉 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/ef8f3c44-4f1c-42b1-8760-1e1ee1feb5cf/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-20-sexual-health-through-a-neurodivergent-lens 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with us: Dr Catriona Boffard | https://catrionaboffard.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sexologywithcatriona/?hl=en Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #SexualHealth #WomensHealth #Neurodiversity #DesireDiscrepancy #Sexologist #MentalHealth #Perimenopause #PelvicHealth #LoveLanguages #ADHD #WomensWellness #RelationshipHealth #Phytoceutics