Hi 26 With Cp I want to talk about dating and Sex

SJohn95

Hello, My name is Samantha. I am 26 with mild spastic diplegia. I walk unaided. I am curious to know what it like dating and being in a relationship. I identify as Queer. I really feel this is an important topic for adults with Cp to talk about. Seeing as all the research I've been doing, hasn't really shown a fair representation. Of adults dating and relating with Cp     

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

We gave a sectio on relationships you might find some info in there and there is also a section 

Feel free to ask any questions  

Cher_Alumni

Hello @SJohn95 and a warm welcome to our community.

You bring up such an important topic and you're right, one that needs much more recognition.  You mentioned that you've done research, what have you come across?  Also, have you started dating or is this something you're thinking about?

I'm tagging in @Richard_Scope, our CP information specialist, so he can discuss this with you more the next time he's about.  And in the meantime, you might like to read some of our threads that cover the topic of CP and dating:

• Cerebral Palsy and dating
• I am a woman who wants
• How do disabled people have sex?

Also, as mentioned by @janer1967, we have a Dating and relationships category that you're welcome to explore   

SJohn95

I am interested in dating. I've been reading up on articles and watching some videos on youtube about dating with a disability.
there isn’t a lot out there depicting healthy relationships for folks with a physical disability.   

jaaidexox

Hi my names jade, 24, (also identify as queer ) wheelchair bound and have spent the last 6 years in a relationship with someone also strangely called Samantha (broke up 6 months ago). I don’t have CP but being wheel chair bound for the last 7 years, my opinion is that any time I talk to someone “non disabled” their immediate reaction is shock that I’m not a virgin honestly. Just my input from a non CP point of view

Richard_Scope

Hi @SJohn95
Thanks for posting and it's great to meet you. I think that a healthy relationship is a subjective thing. What is healthy for one person isn't for another. What kind of questions do you feel you need answers to? Dating is challenging for everybody. Be your true and authentic self and don't settle, would be my advice and don't rush it.