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
Is sex education as important for persons with intellectual disability as it is for those without disability?
Is there a link between sexual repression in persons with intellectual disability and inappropriate sexual behaviour?
What advice could you give to a person with a disability in relation to sex and sexual activities?
Should persons with intellectual disability have equal access to contraception & sexual health products?
Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?
My partner has a disability what should I consider?
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