Disabled people don’t, won’t and can’t have sex
How often do you see disabled people ‘getting it on’ on tv, in films or even in porn? No, we don’t see it often either. Society seems to think that disabled people don’t, won’t and can’t have sex, and that’s a myth that we are here to dispel. Want to join us, whilst raising a bit of awareness and education along the way? Keep reading!
Myth 1: Penetration
Sadly, we appear to have the (very incorrect) opinion as a society that sex isn’t ‘real’ if it doesn’t involve penetration, and therefore disabled people that can’t have intercourse aren’t sexual people. This is wrong on every level, and whilst penetration isn’t possible for everyone, it really isn’t all that sex is about. The possibility to be sensual and sexual exists for absolutely everyone, and many people that struggle with penetration put other skills they might have to very good use…! Perhaps, if we changed our view of penetration, we would also be able to educate ourselves on the complexities and intricacies of pleasure, in all its forms.
Myth 2: A lack of desire
Another common myth when it comes to disability and sex is that disabled people don’t have the same sexual desires as non-disabled people – something else that is desperately untrue! Whilst it is correct that sex can be a little more difficult for some of us (and take a little more time, effort and planning, sadly meaning that one night stands aren’t always on the table for all of us) the desire to have sex and be considered sexy still exists for lots of disabled people. So, the next time you see an attractive, single disabled person giving you smouldering eye contact, don’t talk yourself out of it by thinking they won’t be interested!
Myth 3: Attraction
This third and final myth is arguably the biggest one, and the toughest to dispel. It is so unfortunate that disabled people are portrayed so negatively by the media in many ways, and we are almost told not to find disabled people attractive. Many of our colleagues, friends and partners are disabled and, let us tell you, they are all smart, funny, sexy and drop dead gorgeous in their own ways. Don’t ever allow the world we live in to prescribe what is attractive and what isn’t. Sure, a night with a disabled lover may require a little more thought, but it will most certainly be memorable.
So, to set the record straight. When it comes to disability and sex…
We do, we will, and we can!