Even with a partial or complete loss of sensation below the level of injury, people with spinal cord injuries can still have full sex lives Following a spinal cord injury, the communication system between the nerves, the spinal cord and the brain changes. For some people, this can cause a...
Sexuality
Love in lockdown
Stuck in our houses with a global pandemic raging outside can place great strain on a relationship. Danie Breedt shares some advice on how to maintain a healthy relationship during lockdown With the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, all aspects of our daily lives have been impacted with relationships as no exception. […]
Your most important sex organ
While some aspects of the healing process following a spinal injury will plateau, sexual rehabilitation can take years as the most important sex organ is retrained Once the condition of someone with an SCI has stabilised, motor and sensory healing tends to plateau with no further improvement expected. However, sexual...
Women with SCI: rebuilding intimacy
While it might require some time and a few adaptations, women with an SCI can still enjoy their sexuality. It all starts with knowing how your body has changed For women with SCIs, sexuality remains an important part of daily life. It often takes time for a newly injured woman...
Partner vs caregiver
Few resources are available to assist caregivers, especially partners who are also caregivers. Here are some things to consider when navigating this tricky relationship When someone sustains an SCI, most of the information that is shared focuses on the injured person. There are fewer resources available for partners who become...
Sex and communication
Discussing what you enjoy in the bedroom might seem like an uncomfortable conversation, but it is very important Most people find it difficult to talk about sex at the best of times. Add an SCI into the mix and it becomes even more difficult. The easier but often ineffective alternative...
How to address sexual concerns
It is important for every human to be able to express their sexuality through intimacy, but for people with disabilities this might be more difficult. Here are a few suggestions for resolving some common concerns Sexuality beyond the aim of reproduction is a major concern for people with SCI. The...
Sexual rehabilitation: a journey of rediscovery
Sexual intercourse can still be enjoyed greatly after a spinal cord injury, but it might require some experimentation and assistive devices. An SCI changes your life in many ways, and sexuality is no exception. The most obvious limitation that needs to be taken into account is how your body reacts […]
Getting it up after an SCI
A spinal cord injury has an incredible impact on the physical abilities of the injured person. This is also true in the case of erectile function in men. However, not all is lost For many men, the question of ever being able to have an erection again is one of...
Intimacy vs intercourse
Because of their biological design, most men regard the physical act of sexual intercourse as very important, while most women prioritise intimacy over the physical side When discussing sexuality, the first thing that comes to mind is often the physical act of intercourse. There is, however, much more to it, […]