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Sex toys and disability
Hi, I'm a product design student and I am thinking of doing a project on improving sex lives for people with physical disabilities. From the research I have done, there does not seem to be many good products out there. I am interested to know what do you think? Do you think there is a real need for this? Is there a type of…
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I want to try sex!
was badly abused as a child - feel ashamed dreadfully ashamed. In my 40’s, thinking I might die before experiencing what its like to be with someone I like. Maybe a prostitute/sex therapist just to end the paranoia and break the inhibitions to nakedness. I’ve placed maybe too much importance on purity of encounter rather…
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Sex
My sex drive has gone ever since i become ill,and on loads of meducation,also i am on the menopause can anyone help please
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Autism and sex
Sex can be confusing for everyone at times, But for those of us who are on the autistic spectrum, things are often even more complicated. Although every autistic person is different, there are some things that seem to be common to many of us. Often, we struggle to communicate, we might have sensory issues and many of us…
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Safe sex problems
Hi, I’m 32 and I have EDS (Elhers Danlos Hypermobility) and HyperSensitivities. Over the years I’ve found penatrative sex difficult as I react badly to many, if not all Condoms. I have switched to latex free and then found I was getting problems with the lube used on certain condoms. I have now been through 5 different…
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Sex and disability
hi guys I’m recently diagnosed with Ataxia it’s main symptoms are balance, coordination and speech problems. I have always been a very sexual person but this condition has had a profound affect on my physical capabilities and my partners thoughts on sex, she doesn’t feel it’s important and when we try it’s feels different…
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Sex and our relationship
Hi I'm Steve and it's my first time on here. I suffer from fibromyalgia for years but I never give up and now go to the gym 5 times a week and got very fit. I'm with my partner for 25 years and I'm not sure I love her anymore. I do as a person but this is wearing thin. Our bedroom life have gone out the window over the…
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Review of sex education resources for primary
We have just received a review from
the School Library Association for our title ‘The Primary Guide’. ‘….. excellent content
that has obviously been thought about. Interesting presentation, which engages
children. It is the sort of resource most schools might only use once or twice
a year per year group, but when they get…
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Let's talk about sex... and disability
Today's guest post comes from a member of the community who wishes to not share their name. The post contains adult themes and frank discussion about sex so may not be appropriate for some members and younger people. I am a member of the Scope community but I hope you will forgive me not
introducing myself. I want to be…
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Sex toys for disabled people
Being a disabled person shouldn’t limit your sex life and the sex toy industry is coming up with more innovative solutions. The sex toy industry is huge, but there’s no getting away from the fact that most products assume the user is able-bodied. However, there is also a growing market for products that are easier to use –…
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Cp and sex question
Hi i am new here i have cp and i am wondering that will having a tilted pelvis will cause problems if i ever had kids iv not got a partner and i have had sex mutiple times but i problems with both pelvis pain and chronic pain from nerve damage i have scoliosis and 8 -9 years ago i had both femurs broken and realigned both…
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Regarding todays sex topic
I am a 54 year old, now, single bloke.I have been a permanent wheelchair user, since my accident May 2001.I did live with y partner for 12 years after the accident. However, my sexual needs got too much for her. I have, since last Nov, lived by myself. I have a carer come twice a day.My X has had sex with someone else.…
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Ten myths about sex and disability
Our friend @Mik_Scarlet has made a wonderful video dispelling the myths about sex and disability, it is well worth a look! It contains content of a sexual nature and therefore isnt suitable for younger members. Tackling myths such as: “Disabled people don’t want or need sex.” “Disabled people can’t have sex.” “Isn’t it…
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Q&A with Gillian - Let's talk about sex
Our theme for the next fortnight is Sex and Relationships and as it is Sexual Health Week, we have our resident Sex Expert Gillian answering all your questions and queries. FPA is a sexual health charity and their theme is Pornography. So if you have questions about sex, relationships, sexuality, pornography, sexual…
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A-Z of sex and disability
Last year, here are Scope we produced an A-Z of sex and disability as part of our End the Awkward campaign. As our theme for the past couple of weeks has been all about relationships, I thought it a good time to reshare this brilliant project! Our A to Z of sex and disability contains frank information about sex. It's…
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How to have a close relationship without sex
Hi, Can you help. I've been married for 46 years and always got on well with MOH but recently we've started to argue over little things. For example he will swear blind he's said something when he hasn't or said something twice when I know he's wrong. Usually I back down to keep the peace but today I didn't and we had a…
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Experiencing sex for the first time.
I am 54 year old female with spina bifida. I have not had any intimate relationships with men, for a variety of reasons. Have been thinking of going the male escort route for my first time having sex, as I think this will be the safest route to discover how I will react to being intimate. Have dealt with both sexual and…
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Spastic Diplegia & sex
I feel really awkward asking the internet this but: last night I had sex for the first time and I was so embarrassed because my legs wouldn't open wide enough at all, in the end it was painful, awkward - we tried him going behind and that worked a little better - but I was hoping someone could share some positions that…
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Sex issues
I have Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and no speech. I do not have much control over my body. I am single. I can't easily explore sex or play with sex toys. Since weeks I get really sexually frustrated and I get impatient. I feel I need to do something but I don't know what. Can you offer any advice on this matter?
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Let's talk about sex!
I received an email from Sam. Not sure if Sam is a woman or man. The title was ‘Let’s talk about SEX!’ Yes, let’s do! This is my take. I have
Cerebral Palsy and am in my early 50s. I'm a virgin! Not ever had penal or oral sex. Whilst, it doesn't bother me anymore that I won't
experience that joy (other views as I won't…