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
Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?
I thought people with disabilities don't need sex?
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?
Should persons with intellectual disability have equal access to contraception & sexual health products?
Is sex education as important for persons with intellectual disability as it is for those without disability?
Is it true that persons with intellectual disability may struggle more than those without intellectual disability to have a healthy sex life?
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