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Hey guys, I just feel like I want to get something off my chest.
Recently I discovered something about myself, something isn't very nice but it is what it is. I've been single for almost 10 years. I thought I don't need anyone, I'm happy on my own blah blah. But I think in reality, I'm a very lonely man. Because of my disability, I kinda put a gravestone on that part and haven't even…
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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…
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Hi, my name is hadworkingwater! Relationship advice needed
I (36 F)had a conversation with my partner (36 M) over the weekend and I expressed I that I was feeling a little lonely and unwanted the past few weeks, due to always making effort to plan things, never been asked about my day or how I was feeling with flu despite me asking multiple times how we was and trying to make him…
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Functional intimacy
Hi Everyone! I’m an Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting disabled people with functional intimacy. Intimacy is an essential activity of daily living, but the practical barriers aren't talked about enough. My goal is to change that by sharing advice on adaptive aids and accessible strategies so that everyone…
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Where Sexuality and Cerebral Palsy Meet: An Intersectional Perspective
LGBT+ History Month invites us to reflect not only on visibility and progress, but also on whose stories are still too often marginalised. At the intersection of sexuality and disability — specifically cerebral palsy — those stories are frequently overlooked. Yet for many people, identity is never singular. Sexuality and…
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Title: The Quiet Loneliness of Watching Others Move Forward
"There’s a specific kind of ache that comes with watching the people around you find their 'forever' while you feel like you’re standing in the same place. Lately, for me, that ache has started to turn into a real loss of hope. I’ve reached a point where seeing successful, intimate relationships doesn't just feel like a…
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Cant let go
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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…
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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…
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Research Participants wanted! Disability and Sexuality research
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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
