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How do disabled people have sex?
Content warning: this video might not be suitable for all members. Viewer discretion is advised. I have been asked this question so many times! Although it can sometimes be offensive, I remember it being something I was very nervous about when I hit my teens. So my girlfriend and I thought we'd answer the question, not…
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Relationship Issues!!
Hello there, I am really in need of some help and advice. I recently started a new relationship with my boyfriend and we moved into a flat shortly after. It was all going well, until we moved in together and he needed to work away from the home during the week. I have been left in the flat on my own and my mind has been…
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When is the right time to tell the person you're dating that you are on the autistic spectrum?
I am new to dating since coming out recently. Although I am very open with my friends and family about my struggles with being on the spectrum, I am definitely more anxious and coucious (spelling?) about it with new people, especially new partners.
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bedroom doubts
how do people quieten doubts that the love you just made wasn't as enjoyable for him due to your disability even if he says it was amazing
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carer burden
any advice on how best to support a love one when they experience carer burden oten then just thanking them for what they do
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Describe a moment that made you realise your friend or partner was proud to be seen with you
i think that so often in our relationships with non-isabled people we are close to we may wonder if they are spending time with us purely out of pity or because they really want to. With this in mind, what was a moment in a friendship or relationship that made you realise the other person (s) was proud to be seen with you?
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I’m looking for a girlfriend
Hi all I’m Paul a man with Williams syndrome I was wondering if anyone would go out with a man with Williams syndrome
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Hi, my name is frankmorris! I would like to meet someone
I would like to meet someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. Is warm, generous, easygoing. Hopefully, to find a loved one, I like to keep fit and active by exercising. My hobbies are listening to music, gardening, cooking, reading, and learning about things of interest. I love the sunshine and traveling to warm…
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BBC 3 - Why do people think I'm my Boyfriend's carer?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/3fd6b74d-e71e-4327-b2f7-3257e6a3c1ea?fbclid=IwAR21XxW7DyrRhT3f8AyFTo3y0rLyaEU1JS4NhJO-eFoaC4OXAc8AZk2UOko A program that's been on online channel BBC 3 recently about disabled dating. Thoughts?
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Where to find safe dating
Hello my Son is 20 with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities and is desperate for a girlfriend, he’s not interested in any of the few friends he has does anyone know of any groups or dating sites that are safe or any advice. ( in the Stockport area) thank you
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Disabled Dating Sites
Could anyone tell me if there are any good free Disabled Sites available? The ones i've looked at are quite expensive. Is anyone on here a member of one?
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can anyone help?
Hi this isn’t something I normally do and is really difficult so I hope this all makes sense. I need some advice regarding my situation and I thought this would a good place to start. I don’t have anywhere else to turn. Firstly I am disabled and have quite complex physical and mental illness. My physical illnesses have…
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Hi, my name is Peter60! My wife died in December. I want someone to talk to and hug. Anyone else?
My wife dies last December since then I've been on my own. It's a lonely life, especially with this covid. If you feel like I do, meeting someone comes before that, I know that's wrong. But a life without love isn't worth being here anyhow. There's no worse feeling than looking around and everyone had got someone and you…
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What I learned about dating with an ‘embarrassing illness’
Please note: in this blog I use slang words for faeces. This is to better reflect how I speak about my condition in everyday life and follows the NHS drive to cut down on medical jargon (which you can read about here). If you find this language offensive then please avoid reading. Imagine the scene You’re sat in a cinema…
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What kind of support would you want around sex and relationships?
Hello! I'm a relationship and sex education teacher, and I'm helping contributing to some guidance for people working in care settings, around how to make sure they're providing support to the residents around sex and sexuality. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about what kind of questions you'd want/ be…
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Romance and autism
Hey, I’m a university student doing a study on romantic relationships and autism I’d love if you could help me out and take part in my study! :) 18+ only please! ⬇️⬇️⬇️Thank you ?
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Romina Puma on disability, dating and the myths about wheelchair users’ sexuality.
Romina Puma is a comedian with Muscular dystrophy who is perhaps best known for being candid about her sex life as a disabled woman. Using comedy as a tool to confront prejudice, her upfront words both make people laugh and challenge the views that oppress people living with impairments. To see Romina in action, check out…
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Relationship issues
I have just discovered that my partner of 2 years has been cheating on me online. We're in lockdown together so this has been taking place under my nose. I am angry, hacked off and feel like a fool for being taken advantage of. My problem is that at the moment I am financially dependent on him and he owes me a substantial…
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Disabled dating for the over 40s in the South Yorkshire area?
Above. I'm 45 in April, and I don't want to be single and with no kids all my life, I want my Parents to have 2 sets of Grandkids, my Brother's kids and if possible, at least one from me. However, I've applied to that Undateables thing on Channel 4 3 times and not got on, I'm probably too old and live too far North, most…
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How do I get a girlfriend that likes me?
How do I get a girlfriend that likes me