The issue focused on whether people with autism have higher rates of sexual dysfunction. The study, published online April 11 in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, examined data from more than 1 million men and women ages 20-79, and found a strong link between sexual functioning and autism diagnosis. The researchers found that, when they compared the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among men with autism versus people with similar diagnoses, the former had higher rates of masturbation, sexual activity and sexual activity disorder.

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