Sex and Disability
Living with a disability, chronic illness, or chronic pain doesn't make you fundamentally sexually different from anyone. But it can mean that you have less access to sex information, to sexual partners, and to support for your sexual choices. Here you'll find sexuality resources, sex tips, and support from a disability perspective.
Disabilities have various influences on sexuality, and many of the impacts of disabilities on sexuality have more to do with society and the physical environment than they have to do with the biomedical aspects of disabilities.
Outlines some of the ways that disability can impact sex.
Common myths about sexuality and disability and facts which dispel these myths.
The experience of combat and combat injuries can affect the sexual health of soldiers and service members and make it difficult to get back a healthy sex life. This article describes some of the common problems post-combat soldiers may experience and suggests ways of dealing with changes in sexuality following combat.
An introduction to making sex toys accessible for people living with disabilities. Covers basic tips on choosing toys as well as areas to consider before you buy that can help you with an adaptation.
Suggestions and support for people living with interstitial cystitis (IC) around sexual expression and sexual behaviors. Links to additional resources on sex and IC.
An overview of the some of the common ways that sexuality and sexual functioning can be impacted by Diabetes, along with suggestions for dealing with these obstacles.
About.com's Guide to Deafness/Hard of Hearing offers these sexual health education resources for Deaf youth.
About.com's Guide to Deafness/Hard of Hearing offers these resources for signing about sexuality.
Autonomic dysreflexia can be triggered by sexual activity and in particular the use of a vibrator. Information on this potentially life threatening response, symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia, and what to do if you think you are having an AD response.
