Disability & Sex
Do people with a disability need Sex Ed?
All people need to learn how to have safe sex, prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies, and protect themselves from abusive relationships, as well as learn about how the body functions and different sexualities, all of which should be covered in a comprehensive sex education. The idea that disabled people don't need Sex Ed comes from the assumption that disabled people won't be having sex, which is fundamentally untrue, as being disabled does not preclude desire to have sex or people desiring them.
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More Disability & Sex Q&A
Is there a link between sexual repression in persons with intellectual disability and inappropriate sexual behaviour?
What happens if persons with intellectual disability do not have proper sex education?
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?
My partner has a disability what should I consider?
I'm trying to teach Sex Ed with a disabled student in the classroom. What should I keep in mind?
Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?
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