Disability & Sex
What happens if persons with intellectual disability do not have proper sex education?
Sometimes, a person with an intellectual disability may exhibit inappropriate sexual behaviour, such as public masturbation, or soliciting sex from minors or in public. This is more likely to occur when the person lacks more appropriate sexual outlets or has not been provided with appropriate education about the complicated social etiquette and legal issues around sexual behaviour and relationships.
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More Disability & Sex Q&A
Do persons with intellectual disability have low body image?
Is it true that persons with intellectual disability may struggle more than those without intellectual disability to have a healthy sex life?
Is there a link between sexual repression in persons with intellectual disability and inappropriate sexual behaviour?
Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?
Is sex education as important for persons with intellectual disability as it is for those without disability?
My disability means that I’m in a lot of pain almost all the time, including during sex. How can I help my partner understand this?
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