The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic Pain, and Illness

by Kaufman, Miriam; Silverberg, Cory; Odette, Fran

• ISBN13: 9781573443043
• ISBN10: 1573443042
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-28
• Publisher: Cleis Press

Summary

For everyone, men and women of all ages and sexual identifies, The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability covers the span of disabilities-from chronic fatigue and back pain to spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, and many others. Here's everything you need to know to create a sex life that works for you: Building a positive sexual self-image, Sexual positions to minimize stress and maximize pleasure, Anatomy, orgasm, masturbation, oral sex, anal sex, vaginal penetration, How to deal with fatigue, pain, and spasms during sex, Where to find partners and how to talk to your partners about sex and disability, Adapting sex toys to make them work for you, Making sex safe-emotionally and physically, Exploring yoga, Tantric sex, and S/M play, How to discuss sex with physicians and other health care providers, Safer sex solutions for people with latex and chemical sensitivities, Updated! The most extensive collection of sex and disability resources available, including hundreds of books, websites, and organizations. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Myths About Disability and Sex	p. 1
Desire and Self-Esteem	p. 13
Sexual Anatomy and Sexual Response	p. 27
Communication	p. 69
Sex with Ourselves	p. 110
Sex with Others	p. 124
Oral Sex	p. 150
Penetration and Positioning	p. 168
Sex Toys, Books, and Videos	p. 185
Yoga and Tantric Sex	p. 223
S/M	p. 234
Sexual Health	p. 256
Sexual Violence and Sexuality	p. 274
Resources	p. 290
Glossary of Gender and Sex Terms	p. 329
Index	p. 335
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