Disability & Sex
Is it true that persons with intellectual disability may struggle more than those without intellectual disability to have a healthy sex life?
A person with an intellectual disability may find it difficult to enjoy sex for a variety of reasons. These reasons could be including the disability itself or its physical or emotional consequences cause by for example a physical injury. Moreover prescription medication may impactsour sexual function, as due certain mental illnesses such as depression. A person with an intellectual disability who is experiencing problems with sexual sensation or function can seek guidance from a professional to overcome these difficulties.
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More Disability & Sex Q&A
Sex with a disabled person requires so much more planning than sex with an abled person - right?
What advice could you give to a person with a disability in relation to sex and sexual activities?
Do persons with intellectual disability have low body image?
Is sex education as important for persons with intellectual disability as it is for those without disability?
What happens if persons with intellectual disability do not have proper sex education?
Is there a link between sexual repression in persons with intellectual disability and inappropriate sexual behaviour?
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