Article

Sexuality and intimacy are important components of health and well-being. Issues
surrounding sexuality and intimacy are equally important for men and women living
with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injury (SCI). Yet, women's
sexuality after SCI remains largely unexamined. This article presents the
findings from an in-depth qualitative investigation of the sexual and
reproductive health experiences of 20 women with SCI in or around Detroit, MI.
Findings echo existing literature documenting the sexual consequences of life
after SCI and suggest new areas of inquiry important for better addressing sexual
concerns across the lifespan. Specifically, findings suggest a need to consider
the variable effects of SCI on sexual intimacy in relation to a person's
developmental trajectory, the appropriate timing of sexual education, the need to
expand conceptualizations of sexual intimacy, and the ways SCI may affect
sexuality in later life.
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