Disability & Sex
Do persons with intellectual disability have low body image?
In some means, society, particularly with the rise of social media, presents a distorted image of how people should look. People with intellectual impairments may think they are undeserving of a good sexual relationship because they do not meet this idealized vision. Research also suggests that persons with intellectual disability may have thier body image controlled by others, such as their clothing, making them less confident if it is not to their liking. Therefore research does suggest that low body image may impact persons with intellectual disability more than those without intellectual disability.
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More Disability & Sex Q&A
I'm trying to teach Sex Ed with a disabled student in the classroom. What should I keep in mind?
My partner has a disability what should I consider?
Do people with a disability need Sex Ed?
Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?
Can I still have sex if I have a disability? or Do people with a disability have sex?
Is there a link between sexual repression in persons with intellectual disability and inappropriate sexual behaviour?
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