Wednesday 5 November 2014

Facilitated Sex: The Next Frontier in Sexuality and Disability


Wow - what a interesting story about PCAs (personal care aides) and sex facilitation for adults with disabilities.  Dr. Mitchell Tupper's blog will open your eyes to perhaps several levels of discussion about sex:

- the pressure for disabled adults to have intercourse - is it really necessary? is it worth it?
- the religious aspect of the PCA's beliefs and the guilt/shame/embarrassment. Can it be balanced?
- the ethical/moral code to accommodate sexual health of the disabled. For or against?

Let me know what you think....


Click on the link to read the article:
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