-
Dating with a physical disability and health conditions
Hi everyone, I'm 29 and since I was 15 I've had a right sided weakness from a stroke during brain surgery for a pituitary tumour. I can walk but struggle any great distance and uneven ground/ stairs etc. I struggle to believe that a guy would accept me as I am because of the fact I can't do activities that rely on walking…
-
Sex Therapy Support
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well. I hope this is ok to post here. Does the community have any contacts for sex therapists please? I remember there used to be a lady called Gill who provided support in this feild, and I was just wondering if she was still contributing to he forum? Thanks, CSno01
-
What a mess!
I always thought myself a woman of reasonable intelligence, but my life took a drastic turn when I met my husband 3 years ago. I'm in my early 50's, married twice before. I used to work with the elderly and adults with learning disabilities, and I was fairly financially comfortable. I had to give up work a few years ago…
-
Looking for support on boundaries: partner vs caregiver
Hello everyone, I am new here. I have multiple long-term or permanent but variable conditions both physical, cognitive and mental health, I do not receive professional care at home. I have been with my partner for a few years, we're both in our 30s no children. I am really struggling with finding the right approach to…
-
recently disabled
ive been disabled for a year many problems. ive started to get frustrated as i have arthritis in my hands and get sexual frustrated as i cant please myself. is there any help i can get? please let me know charity's carers etc many thanks
-
Relationships
Right first off I really don't know how to put this I'm 30 now and everytime i find myself constantly thinking about wanting that special relationship with someone. But I just don't know where to start. I've tried here not dating obviously but deep down I want mite than just a friend. Can you someone help? @pooleemily29
-
Research Participants still needed!
Hi All, I am looking to speak to a few more women about how disability and intimacy are represented on Instagram! To take part, you must be over 18 and self-identify as a woman with a physical impairment. You do not need to have Instagram! The expression of interest form can be found here - https://lnkd.in/g9PFXrcn - or…
-
Relationship advice, looking for a girlfriend
Need a girlfriend
-
I need help understanding if I'm in an abusive relationship
i need help understanding if i’m in a abusive relationship because he breaks up with me over me saying that i want to make new friends and i struggle with that because i have autism and i don’t really know what to do or go from here. i’ve been with him for five years and he says my actions are to blame for every fight we…
-
Emotionally Torn
I have a girlfriend who I will have been with for 5 years next week. She’s kind and caring and has a good heart. We moved out of her mum’s house and into our own house almost a year ago now and while she’s quiet I feel like she makes the decisions. She has been on two holidays while we’ve been here, she goes out for food…
-
Does she like me?
35-year-old autistic male here. Quite recently a very good friend of mine (57-year-old non-autistic female) told me that she had a dream in which I asked her to marry me and she accepted. She said afterwards, "If the thought ever entered your mind, you know my response." Would you all call this definite, irrefutable proof…
-
Just a quick question
ok if I have 3 god kids love them all and their mom and would do anything for them and do everything for them, well something happened today I just need to know I I should walk away. We went to have some fun and I always pay for them even when I don’t invite them but we was fixing to head out to go home and we stoped into…
-
What do you guys think ?
I have a boyfriend since 1 year. It is a happy very peaceful relationship. He is planning to move in with me, posts me often on his WhatsApp etc. on his fb he has displayed on his relationship status : “ in a relationship”. I have just checked it today and I have realised that the relationship status completely disappeared…
-
Research Participants wanted!
Hi Everyone! My name is Bev Enion, and I am a second-year PhD researcher at the University of Sheffield. I am researching how disability and intimacy are represented on Instagram. An Instagram account is not needed to take part in this research. I am looking to speak to women who are over the age of 18 and who have a…
-
Sad
I have a wonderful fiancéewho is a low earner worker and looks after me all the time when I get migraines all the time I feel sad I can’t work and won’t ever be on a good income and that partner works and I don’t
-
How my disability became a secret weapon on the dating scene
From Women's Agenda by Lisa Cox I’ve been happily married for over 11 years but back when I was dating with a disability, I unexpectedly found it to be a way to weed out the w*nkers. Dating with a disability was a whole new experience for me after acquiring my visible and invisible disabilities in my early twenties. It was…
-
I'm new
I'm worried about having sex, they may not wear a condom which I want. Just my know safety and getting to know them more in a relationship before having it. Putting rules in place
-
relationship advice :(
Hello, I need advice. It's so hard to give context from both sides, but I am going to try my level best here. I have been with my boyfriend for a year, yesterday I walked out and came to my dad's house feeling desperately unsure and sad. We had real healthy love initially, yes, we argued, but we handled the arguments with…
-
I May Have A Date. Advice Please?
I go into my bank in person to withdraw some money. And over time I have developed a rapport with this one particular girl. I mentioned to her casually, although I meant it one day she was Gergeous. And she is. Around a few months ago I went in to draw some money and I asked her for her number. You are not having my number…
-
Interested in More Touch and Affection in Your Life? 💛
Are you disabled? Are you non-disabled? Either way—you’re invited to join us in creating something special.We’re building inclusive, welcoming workshops for: People with physical disabilities Neurodivergent people Their friends, allies & curious peers All focused on affectionate touch, consent, and connection.Join Us for…
