
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

Do people with a disability need Sex Ed?

Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?

Can people with disabilities have children?

I thought people with disabilities don't need sex?

What happens if persons with intellectual disability do not have proper sex education?

I'm trying to teach Sex Ed with a disabled student in the classroom. What should I keep in mind?
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