Int J Environ Res Public Health January 2023 PMID 36767401

Let's Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey.

Susan Young, Larry J Klassen, Shayne D Reitmeier, Jake D Matheson, Gisli H Gudjonsson

Mentions

46
Peak: 12 in Feb 2025
across 7 sources since Jan 2023

Extended reach

30,741
potential audience

Total likes

293

Video views

10,782

Mentions per month

Jan 2023 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • TikTok14 posts
  • Reddit12 posts
  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • Instagram6 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
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  • Blogs1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect strong agreement and high interest in the article's findings, highlighted by comments like 'Support previous studies' and references to the PDF publication. Engagement varies from sharing links to debating interpretations, indicating a moderate but meaningful influence on the community's understanding of ADHD and sexuality, with words conveying curiosity, support, and some critical perspectives.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of the article, recognizing its contribution to understanding ADHD and sexual behavior, as seen in comments like 'Findings support previous studies'.

InterestHigh interest

The social discussions demonstrate high interest, with many posts referencing specific data points, research implications, and expressing curiosity about the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts show active engagement through sharing PDF links, debating interpretations (e.g., 'risk-taking' versus victimhood), and referencing related research, indicating moderate depth of participation.

ImpactModerate impact

While some users acknowledge the importance of the findings, especially regarding gender-specific risks, the overall tone suggests a perceived but not groundbreaking impact, with some debate about the implications.

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Professor Susan Young
@DrSusanYoung1 · X

Thank you to everyone who participated in the #ADHD #sex #survey. PDF version published here! Findings support previous studies suggesting specific risk for females. https://t.co/CrPO2Ki2f7 @ABCsofADHD @JaneLambertECG @keithfraser2017 @StephenFaraone @ADHDFoundation_

Feb 1, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,646 followers View post →
Prof Nancy Doyle
@NancyDoylePsych · X

@DrMBotha Thank you Monique. Fighting similar battles at the moment with complaints to a journal about this paper, which asserts (table 6, page 8) that ADHD females experiencing sexual activity as young as 13 are 'risk taking' as opposed to victims. https://t.co/YZfWePsYYD

Apr 15, 2023 · 1 like · 8,241 followers View post →
Professor Susan Young
@DrSusanYoung1 · X

@Paul_D_Wheatley No data on that so far as I know. You may find the following two papers on the topic interesting https://t.co/ACaZ4aVOtq

Jul 14, 2023 · 1 like · 3,646 followers View post →
Intersectional ND & Dis RGs -- moved to
@Inters_DisND_RG · X

Reading 1: Young et al (2023). "Let's Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey". Int J Environ Res Public Health, 20(3). https://t.co/4qtgiXpc1B

Aug 11, 2024 · 1,217 followers View post →
Intersectional ND & Dis RGs -- moved to
@Inters_DisND_RG · X

Meeting 52: 2 Aug 2024 Topic: ADHD, sex(uality) and risk Reading 1: Young, S. et al. (2023). "Let's Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey"

Apr 2, 2024 · 1,217 followers View post →
Kathryn Nuttall
@kathryn_nuttall · X

RT @DrSusanYoung1: Thank you to everyone who participated in the #ADHD #sex #survey. PDF version published here! Findings support previous…

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 share · 1,046 followers View post →

All mentions

Intersectional ND & Dis RGs -- moved to
@Inters_DisND_RG · X

Reading 1: Young et al (2023). "Let's Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey". Int J Environ Res Public Health, 20(3). https://t.co/4qtgiXpc1B

Aug 11, 2024 · 1,217 followers View post →
Intersectional ND & Dis RGs -- moved to
@Inters_DisND_RG · X

Meeting 52: 2 Aug 2024 Topic: ADHD, sex(uality) and risk Reading 1: Young, S. et al. (2023). "Let's Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey"

Apr 2, 2024 · 1,217 followers View post →
お茶柱/心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

ADHDの性行動は? 5か国の成人男女1,466人を調査 参加者の39%がADHDと診断 21%が治療薬を使用 でない人より、同性愛か両性愛だと認識されやすい 恋愛と性的関係の満足度が低い が、女性は性的パートナーが多かった https://t.co/PMBxJrminT

Dec 13, 2023 · 28 followers View post →
parrot794
@yuyusura_kabi · X

原著論文はこちら(公衆衛生分野) → Let’s Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey https://t.co/Qb2a28AV5B #mdpiijerph @IJERPH_MDPIより

Nov 24, 2023 · 14 followers View post →
Professor Susan Young
@DrSusanYoung1 · X

@Paul_D_Wheatley No data on that so far as I know. You may find the following two papers on the topic interesting https://t.co/ACaZ4aVOtq

Jul 14, 2023 · 1 like · 3,646 followers View post →
Prof Nancy Doyle
@NancyDoylePsych · X

@DrMBotha Thank you Monique. Fighting similar battles at the moment with complaints to a journal about this paper, which asserts (table 6, page 8) that ADHD females experiencing sexual activity as young as 13 are 'risk taking' as opposed to victims. https://t.co/YZfWePsYYD

Apr 15, 2023 · 1 like · 8,241 followers View post →
Kathryn Nuttall
@kathryn_nuttall · X

RT @DrSusanYoung1: Thank you to everyone who participated in the #ADHD #sex #survey. PDF version published here! Findings support previous…

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 share · 1,046 followers View post →
Professor Susan Young
@DrSusanYoung1 · X

Thank you to everyone who participated in the #ADHD #sex #survey. PDF version published here! Findings support previous studies suggesting specific risk for females. https://t.co/CrPO2Ki2f7 @ABCsofADHD @JaneLambertECG @keithfraser2017 @StephenFaraone @ADHDFoundation_

Feb 1, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,646 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 2037: Let’s Talk about Sex… and ADHD: Findings from an Anonymous Online Survey https://t.co/xwmrbGqSnF

Jan 22, 2023 · 551 followers View post →
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