Comments on Sex from People with Disabilities

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Sex is never talked about, disabled people are not seen as sexual beings.
This is why it is so important for people with disabilites to make sure the general public recognises that sex is for anybody who wants it (within reasonable social limits!)

Social skills are important, everyone just assumes you've got them.
This goes for everybody, but those who move about easily in society are much more likely to develop them. Social skills can be learned on courses and within groups. You could put out a call on the internet for someone to facilitate a group? Or be taught one to one, but that would be costly.

Expectations of others and yourself can put you under unbearable pressure.
This is a problem for almost everybody. It probably means you have to explain what it is reasonable for others to expect of you, and not to try to be what you are not meant to be. Setting realistic standards, rather than very high ones, can make the difference between feeling good, and feeling like a failure.

Sex, Disability and Illness