Date: 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

Time: 19H30- 20H30 (SAST)  

Cost: R80 excl VAT / ~$5

CPD: accredited with SAMA : 1 CPD point

TITLE: When Sex Doesn’t Fit the System: Neurodivergence, Sensory Needs & Intimacy

ABOUT THE TALK Sexual health is a meaningful yet often overlooked area of functioning for neurodivergent individuals. Differences in sensory processing, regulation, communication, and executive functioning can significantly impact intimacy, desire, and participation in sexual relationships. Yet these experiences are frequently misunderstood or pathologized.

This webinar explores sexual health through a neurodivergent and occupational therapy lens to better understand how sensory needs, cognitive processes, and environmental factors shape sexual experiences. Topics will include desire differences, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, communication challenges, and the role of structure and predictability in intimacy.

Drawing on clinical insight and practical application, this session aims to equip therapists and healthcare professionals with a more affirming, and functional approach to supporting sexual wellbeing in neurodivergent clients.

PRESENTER: Andi Bengis – Occupational Therapist

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Andi Bengis is a Johannesburg-based OT with over 25 years of experience in mental and sexual health. She offers individualized, holistic care for conditions like anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, and sexual dysfunction in teens and adults. Andi integrates creative techniques such as art journaling into therapy. Through her initiative, Andi’s Clubhouse, she runs group therapy and wellness programs. Her practice is a safe, affirming space for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients, focused on empowerment, strengths, and dignity.