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Question:
The most satisfactory sexual experiences I've had are with other people with disabilities. That's fine, but how can I
convince potential nondisabled partners that I have a libido and a responsive body?
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Answer:
by Elizabeth McNeff: (05/15/2004)
If you want to become romantically or sexually involved with a nondisabled person, you may have to take the more active
role in initiating the relationship. Open two-way communication about the relationship and your disability is what's needed.
The goal is to help your intended partner shift the primary focus to you as a person, and let your disability become a
secondary part of the relationship. But you may encounter a reluctance to talk openly about your sexuality. Here are some
questions that can help with addressing this delicate subject:
Would you like to know more about my disability?
Are there aspects of my disability that bother you?
Do you wonder how I feel about my disability?
These questions can establish a level of comfort and prepare both of you for the big question: Can you have sex? You may
need to be the assertive one who brings the subject up. Take the risk and be as honest as possible. More important, be
yourself.
Lizzi McNeff Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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