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In this paper I will be writing about what I have learned from researching Individuals with physical disabilities. I will be writing about the interpersonal relationships they may have with attention more on dating, romance, and sex. Whether it is our friends, relatives or siblings, we all happen to know at least one person in our lives who happens to have physical disability. The fact that they are disabled does not mean that they cease to live life like the rest of their able bodied counterparts. I have learned this from having a sister who is physically disabled. So this topic is yes, personal and important to me. As it should be to everyone who comes in contact with someone with a physical disability. A physical disability is a limitation …show more content…

Yes, they can. However, for some people, their disability can impact sexual function such as a loss or change in sensation, difficulty controlling the muscles, and some men may not be able achieve or maintain an erection. People with spinal cord injuries have reported experiencing great pleasure from stimulation in areas like the arms, earlobe, neck, cheek, and nipple, so much so that it can also lead to orgasms. A lot of sexual pleasure is about what happens in the brain too. There are all sorts of ways to go about this, whether it’s through fantasies, relaxation, meditation or breathing techniques. It’s all just a matter of working out personal turn-ons and turn-offs and the best way to do this is with a loving partner that they trust. There are many ways that people with physical disabilities can find help with their sex lives. Many individuals find a certified sex therapist. Sex therapy can help with a variety of issues including erectile dysfunction, low libido, and other sexual problems. There is also the option to visit a clinical psychologist who will help with understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal

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