• ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship by Dr. Ari Tuckman (published 2019)
    • His pioneering book explores the impact of ADHD on a couple’s sex life and relationship. It explains how a better sex life will benefit your relationship (and vice versa) and why that’s especially important for couples with one partner with ADHD. Written from the author’s unique perspective as both an expert in ADHD and a certified sex therapist, the book describes the many effects of ADHD on couples’ sex lives and happiness, covering areas such as negotiating sexual differences, performance problems, low desire, porn, making time for sex, infidelity, and more.
    • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9780367223939
  • ADHD and Intimacy by Samantha Love (2023)
    • From the publisher: ADHD Relationship Guide. ADHD and Intimacy: How to Build Stronger Relationships is a comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges that ADHD can present in intimate relationships. Written by Samantha Love, a licensed therapist and expert in ADHD and relationships, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to build stronger, more fulfilling connections with their partners.
      ADHD can impact every aspect of a person's life, including their relationships. Those with ADHD may struggle with communication, organization, and emotional regulation, all of which can put a strain on intimate relationships. But with the right strategies and tools, it is possible to overcome these challenges and build strong, loving connections. In this book, Samantha Love draws on her extensive experience working with couples impacted by ADHD to provide practical advice and guidance. She covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the impact of ADHD on relationships to developing effective communication strategies and managing emotional dysregulation. One of the key strengths of this book is its focus on both partners in the relationship. Samantha Love recognizes that ADHD can impact both individuals in a relationship, and she provides guidance and strategies for both partners to work together to overcome these challenges. Whether you are in a long-term relationship, newly dating, or single and looking to build stronger connections in the future, ADHD and Intimacy has something to offer. The book is filled with real-life examples, exercises, and practical tips that can be implemented right away.
    • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9798378279968
  • ADHD & Sex: What You Need to Know (That Sex Therapists Cannot Tell You) by Gina Pera (2023: 1201 Alarm Press)
  • ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD by Anita Robertson (published 2020)
    • ADHD & Us gives couples the tools and strategies they need to connect as well as overcome the unique challenges they face on the road to long-term happiness and satisfaction. Drawing from Anita Robertson’s years of practice counseling couples with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), this honest and straightforward guide helps couples better understand adult ADHD and how it affects relationships, while also providing the tools necessary for both partners to feel understood and respected.
  • Different Planets: Understanding Your Neurodiverse Relationship by Lorna Hecker, PhD (published 2022)
    • Does it feel like you and your partner come from different planets? Does your partner see the world much differently than you do? Are you at a loss to figure out how to connect with them? You may be in a neurodiverse relationship... Neurodiversity relates to differences in how our brains work, leading to differences in how we perceive the world, communicate, and give and receive love. This includes people on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other neurological or developmental issues. Someone who has a brain style that differs from the majority is considered “neurodivergent,” while someone who has the brain style that is similar to others is considered “neurotypical.” When these two brain styles pair up, miscommunication can occur, based on these differences. Neurotypical partners can get very frustrated with partners who just don’t “get it,” and may think their partners are being deliberately difficult or neglectful. Neurodivergent partners may feel like whatever they say gets misinterpreted, and communicating is a no-win situation for them and they shut down in response to pressures from their partners to connect. Inhabiting these different worlds can lead to conflict, frustration, and loneliness. This book can help you understand your neurodiverse relationship, begin to connect, and bring your “planets” into the same orbit as you learn how your neurodiverse relationship works and why.
  • Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder by Gina Pera (Author) Russell Barkley (Foreword) (published 2008)
  • Married to Distraction: How to Restore Intimacy and Strengthen Your Partnership in an Age of Interruption by Dr. Edward Hallowell, Sue Hallowell, and Melissa Orlov (2011)
    • From the publisher: Are you more distant from your spouse than you’d like to be? Do you or your spouse waste time mindlessly viewing email or surfing the Web? Welcome to the club! Modern marriage is busy, distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing lists of things to do, superficial electronic connections, and interrupted moments. The good news is that there are straightforward and effective ways to restore communication and connection, resurrect happiness and romance, and strengthen—even save—a marriage.
    • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9780345508003​
  • Neuroqueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything in Between by CJ Debarra (2023: Global Words Press)
    • From the publisher: Hitting their mid-thirties and still uncertain about relationships, sex, and love, CJ DeBarra launched into a quest for understanding. Growing up in West Cork, Ireland, CJ knew they were ADHD, but its implications remained mysterious. To write this book, they drew on academic research, medical studies, the lived experience of other queer ADHD individuals, and their background as an ADHD journalist. CJ fearlessly explored the raw realities of heartbreak, love, and sexuality, and delved into the complexities of desire, the impact of distractions during intimacy, the role of dopamine, and the allure of unconventional sexual experiences. Moreover, CJ sheds light on alarmingly low diagnosis rates for women, transgender individuals, and non-binary individuals, urging readers to advocate for improved healthcare. This book also has a wider focus, which explores the reasons why the diagnosis rates are so low for women, transgender and non-binary folk, why this matters, and why we should be demanding better healthcare. Join CJ on a voyage of self-discovery, where vulnerability, courage, and unwavering determination unravel the mysteries of relationships, sex, and love for ADHD individuals and their loved ones.
    • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781911227236bookshop.org/a/110498/9781911227236
  • Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum by Wendy Lawson (2005, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London)
    • From the publisher: Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism, the author goes further to explore the wider issues of interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them.
    • Dr Wendy Lawson, a psychologist, qualified counsellor and social worker has operated her own private practice for many years. Wendy was awarded fourth place as â ~Victorian Australian of the year' in 2008. Originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens as being schizophrenic, and finally in 1994, Wendy was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. The mother of four children, Wendy has been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently is coming to terms with the fact that she is aging! Wendy's youngest son is also on the autism spectrum.
    • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781843102847
  • The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Marriage in Six Steps by Melissa Orlov 
  • The ADHD Marriage Workbook: A User-Friendly Guide to Improving Your Relationship by Michael T Bell (published 2012)
  • The Austism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships by Dr. Emma Goodall (2016: Jessica Kingsley Publishing, London)
    • ​From the publisher: Unravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues. Expert advice and real life examples give you the knowledge to reflect on your own sexuality, provide you with information on different types of relationship, and gives you the confidence to decide which type of relationship is right for you. Together with important information on sexual health, this book will help you to understand how to find and maintain a relationship of your choosing in a safe and enjoyable way.
    • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781849057059​
  • When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings  by Russell A. Barkley, PhD (published 2016)
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