Disability 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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Disability Sexuality: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
The Vital Role of Inclusive IEC Materials in Delivering CSE to Students with DisabilitiesJaldeep Sapkota✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Literature / Review2025/06/04
Winds of Change: Embracing Inclusive Education for a Brighter TomorrowJaldeep Sapkota✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Paper, Essay2024/11/192025/06/04
Rising Syphilis Cases Highlight Importance of Symptom AwarenessAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaYesInformative2024/06/122024/06/13
Title IX Safeguards Protect Students from Gender BiasU.S. Department of EducationYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Announcement2024/04/272025/06/11
Beyond the Margins: Empowering Visually Impaired Women Through Comprehensive Sexuality EducationJalasa SapkotaInformative2024/03/202024/09/30
Childhood Trauma Strongly Linked to Chronic Pain in AdulthoodSchool of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill UniversityYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Systematic Review2023/12/192025/06/02
Women and Girls with Disabilities Face Alarming Rates of Sexual Violence and Increased Barriers in Seeking JusticeEquality NowYesInformative2023/12/06
Equity in Focus: Prayatna Nepal's Lalitpur Health Workers Orientation on Disability and SexualityJalasa SapkotaInformative2023/08/232025/08/19
Delivering an Effective Sexual Health Education Program to Caribbean Youth in the U.S.Dfusion (United States)Announcement / Notification2023/07/29
Revolutionizing Sexual Education: Empowering Women with Disabilities Through Accessible and Inclusive Approaches in Offline and Online SettingsJalasa SapkotaInformative2023/05/292024/09/30
Social Sexual Education for People with Neurodevelopmental DisabilityUniversity of California - Davis HealthYesStudy2022/07/192023/09/14
Respectful Pronoun Use: A Guide to Inclusive CommunicationIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2021/09/042025/05/04
The Brain Broad Talks About Lust: Helping Teenagers with Autism Through Puberty and BeyondTsara SheltonInformative2020/04/112025/05/05
Take a Look at This Heart | Love and Sexuality in the Disabled CommunitySarah HessAnnouncement / Notification2018/12/232023/10/04
Over One-Third of LGBTQ Adults Report Having a DisabilityRespectAbility✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2018/07/012025/05/04
Gonorrhea Resisting Last Resort Ceftriaxone AntibioticUniversity of North Carolina Health CareYes✓ PrefaceInformative2018/04/092025/02/13
Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and AdultsThomas C. Wess✓ PrefaceInformative2017/07/292025/05/04
Chlamydia: Male and Female Symptoms and TreatmentThomas C. WeissInformative2014/10/102024/06/12
Gonorrhea Becoming Treatment Resistant WorldwideThomas C. WeissInformative2014/03/192024/06/12
Gender Identity Issues More Likely Among Children with Autism or ADHDSpringerYes✓ PrefaceFindings2014/03/122025/02/13
Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS)Thomas C. Weiss2013/12/102021/08/29
Sexuality, TBI and RehabilitationIOS Press2013/04/052021/05/07
People with Disabilities and Sexual AssaultThomas C. WeissInformative2012/11/202023/08/03
Undressing in Public Places Causes Stress for WomenUniversity of Alberta - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation2012/04/012022/04/07
Cancer and Fertility - Young Women Speak UpSpringer2012/01/10
Males with Disabilities 4 Times More Likely to be Sexually AbusedElsevier Health Sciences2011/10/132018/06/18
How Songs About Sex and Sexual Lyrics Affect ChildrenSpringer2011/09/07
Birth Control Pill for Men May Be Available SoonColumbia University Medical Center2011/06/05
What Makes Men Sexually Attractive to WomenUniversity of British ColumbiaYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Findings2011/05/242025/02/08
Sexually Active Women Should Take Folic Acid EverydayAssociation for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus - Ability Beyond Disability2011/03/162012/04/22
U.S. Department of State Joins the Together for Girls Public-Private PartnershipTogether for Girls2010/09/25
Diabetes Impairs But Does Not Halt Sex Among Older AdultsUniversity of Chicago Medical Center2010/08/27
Sex and Disabilities Information - Disability SexualityJames Kirby2010/06/172012/09/20
How is Sexuality Affected by Spinal Cord Injury - Disability SexualityIan C. Langtree2010/06/17
Dr. Ruth - America's Charismatic Sex TherapistRetirement Living TV2010/06/022018/08/20
Museum of Sex Intimate EncountersNoelle Daidone2008/06/082018/06/18
Sex and Personality DisordersSam Vaknin2008/02/212015/02/02

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