Sexy Spoonies and Crip Sex: Intersections of Sexuality and Disability
Summary
Over a quarter of adults identify as having a disability, impairment, or chronic illness, and many others will experience this short term, or as they age. While society often perpetuates the ableist idea that disabled individuals and people with impairments are simply not sexual, nothing could be further from reality. This workshop covers issues around the intersection of disability and sexuality, such as coming out to/discussing a disabled identity with a partner(s), how to discuss disability needs around sex (including sex toys, working with PCAs, etc.), new things to try and creative ways to so, use of sex workers and sex surrogates, correct and accurate terminology, negotiating sex play (including kink/BDSM play), and other topics on this subject.
This course is approved for 2 AASECT CE hours.
Describe how disability and ableism can affect individuals and partners/groups regarding emotional and sexual relationships.
Identify resources that can be used to create more supportive and fulfilling sexual options for disabled adults, including erotica, pornography, and sex toys.
Agenda
Date
Time
Description
May 1, 2020
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Introduction to disability language, prevlance and culture
May 1, 2020
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Discussion of myths and stereotypes around sexuality and disability
May 1, 2020
1:00pm - 1:30pm
General tips, tricks, and techniques for support disabled people's sexuality
May 1, 2020
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kink, non-monogamy, sex toys, and other creative ways to support disabled people's sexuality