Western culture has always portrayed sex as taboo for anyone, disabled or not, and for many years it was assumed that people with disabilities were asexual, or that they did not have a desire for sexual intimacy. This, of course, is quite false. Disabled or not, every person has sexual urges that are completely biological and inevitable. Many parents feel quite awkward toward discussing the topics of sex, sexual maturation and masturbation with their adolescents. This can be especially uncomfortable if your child is physically restricted, as it is possible that they will be physically unable to have intercourse. Some people with cerebral palsy tend to have severe muscle cramping and spasms during intercourse, and so it can be more painful than pleasurable in many cases. This does not go for all cerebral palsied persons, as there are many men and women with cerebral palsy who are married and have children.
Even if the actual act of intercourse is not possible for the severely disabled person, sexual intimacy is still possible, and can be quite satisfying. Things such as sensual massage can lead to orgasm, as well as other sexual aids and techniques. When a person is unable to express him or herself sexually , they often do not feel like a whole person. Many times non-disabled people, especially teenagers, may discriminate against disabled people, in that they may consider them as a good friend, but would never consider them as a partner or lover. This can be a very painful cycle of rejection for many people with a disability, and helping your child to have a strong self-esteem is one of the best ways to combat any negative effects such discrimination might have on them.
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