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In addition, young adulthood is a crucial period in the beginnings of sexuality and intimate relationships. Individuals in young adulthood begin to establish their sexual orientation, experiment with sex, integrate love and sex, establish intimate relationships and make commitments, and evolve a “sexual philosophy” (Yarber, Sayad, & Strong, 2010, p. 188-191). Because young adulthood is such a crucial time for sexual and relational development, the deficits created by ADHD have the potential to significantly impact an individuals daily functioning and successful life