Sexuality: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Disabled World (DW) Disability Sexuality: Sex and The Disabled database includes a variety of publications addressing the intersection of disability and sexuality. This encompasses articles on sexual concerns of both men and women with disabilities, discussions on sexual rights, dating, and the societal perceptions of disability in relation to sexuality. The database features scholarly articles, personal narratives, and informational pieces that explore topics such as the need for inclusive sex education, the impact of disability on sexual identity, and the myths surrounding disabled individuals' sexuality, all aimed at providing comprehensive insights and support for sexual health and relationships within the disability community.

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Sexuality: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Reference Number	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
The Vital Role of Inclusive IEC Materials in Delivering CSE to Students with Disabilities	Jaldeep Sapkota		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A015106	2025/06/04
Winds of Change: Embracing Inclusive Education for a Brighter Tomorrow	Jaldeep Sapkota		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A014976	2024/11/19	2025/06/04
Rising Syphilis Cases Highlight Importance of Symptom Awareness	Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania	Yes		DW-A014807	2024/06/12	2024/06/13
Title IX Safeguards Protect Students from Gender Bias	U.S. Department of Education	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A014757	2024/04/27	2025/06/11
Beyond the Margins: Empowering Visually Impaired Women Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education	Jalasa Sapkota			DW-A014708	2024/03/20	2024/09/30
Childhood Trauma Strongly Linked to Chronic Pain in Adulthood	School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A014629	2023/12/19	2025/06/02
Women and Girls with Disabilities Face Alarming Rates of Sexual Violence and Increased Barriers in Seeking Justice	Equality Now	Yes		DW-A014621	2023/12/06
Equity in Focus: Prayatna Nepal's Lalitpur Health Workers Orientation on Disability and Sexuality	Jalasa Sapkota			DW-A014534	2023/08/23	2025/08/19
Delivering an Effective Sexual Health Education Program to Caribbean Youth in the U.S.	Dfusion (United States)			DW-A014516	2023/07/29
Revolutionizing Sexual Education: Empowering Women with Disabilities Through Accessible and Inclusive Approaches in Offline and Online Settings	Jalasa Sapkota			DW-A014453	2023/05/29	2024/09/30
Social Sexual Education for People with Neurodevelopmental Disability	University of California - Davis Health	Yes		DW-A014111	2022/07/19	2023/09/14
Respectful Pronoun Use: A Guide to Inclusive Communication	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A014033	2021/09/04	2025/05/04
The Brain Broad Talks About Lust: Helping Teenagers with Autism Through Puberty and Beyond	Tsara Shelton			DW-A013818	2020/04/11	2025/05/05
Take a Look at This Heart \| Love and Sexuality in the Disabled Community	Sarah Hess			DW-A013597	2018/12/23	2023/10/04
Over One-Third of LGBTQ Adults Report Having a Disability	RespectAbility		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A013489	2018/07/01	2025/05/04
Gonorrhea Resisting Last Resort Ceftriaxone Antibiotic	University of North Carolina Health Care	Yes	✓ Preface	DW-A013385	2018/04/09	2025/02/13
Gender Dysphoria: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Understanding	Thomas C. Wess		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A012942	2017/07/29	2026/01/23
Chlamydia: Male and Female Symptoms and Treatment	Thomas C. Weiss			DW-A010663	2014/10/10	2024/06/12
Gonorrhea Becoming Treatment Resistant Worldwide	Thomas C. Weiss			DW-A010153	2014/03/19	2024/06/12
Gender Identity Issues More Likely Among Children with Autism or ADHD	Springer	Yes	✓ Preface	DW-A010146	2014/03/12	2025/02/13
Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS)	Thomas C. Weiss			DW-A09979	2013/12/10	2021/08/29
Sexuality, TBI and Rehabilitation	IOS Press			DW-A09664	2013/04/05	2021/05/07
People with Disabilities and Sexual Assault	Thomas C. Weiss			DW-A09423	2012/11/20	2023/08/03
Undressing in Public Places Causes Stress for Women	University of Alberta - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation			DW-A08944	2012/04/01	2022/04/07
Cancer and Fertility - Young Women Speak Up	Springer			DW-A08795	2012/01/10
Males with Disabilities 4 Times More Likely to be Sexually Abused	Elsevier Health Sciences			DW-A08554	2011/10/13	2018/06/18
How Songs About Sex and Sexual Lyrics Affect Children	Springer			DW-A08429	2011/09/07
Birth Control Pill for Men May Be Available Soon	Columbia University Medical Center			DW-A07853	2011/06/05
What Makes Men Sexually Attractive to Women	University of British Columbia	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A07738	2011/05/24	2025/02/08
Sexually Active Women Should Take Folic Acid Everyday	Association for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus - Ability Beyond Disability			DW-A07211	2011/03/16	2012/04/22
U.S. Department of State Joins the Together for Girls Public-Private Partnership	Together for Girls			DW-A05563	2010/09/25
Diabetes Impairs But Does Not Halt Sex Among Older Adults	University of Chicago Medical Center			DW-A05101	2010/08/27
Sex and Disabilities Information - Disability Sexuality	James Kirby			DW-A04358	2010/06/17	2012/09/20
How is Sexuality Affected by Spinal Cord Injury - Disability Sexuality	Ian C. Langtree			DW-A04357	2010/06/17
Dr. Ruth - America's Charismatic Sex Therapist	Retirement Living TV			DW-A04170	2010/06/02	2018/08/20
Museum of Sex Intimate Encounters	Noelle Daidone			DW-A03120	2008/06/08	2018/06/18
Sex and Personality Disorders	Sam Vaknin			DW-A03101	2008/02/21	2015/02/02

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