Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability
I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I first saw it for sale on a website I was already buying from and I couldn’t resist getting it. I found it to be a very interesting read and since it is extremely well written and laid out, it was also an easy read. Potentially tricky subjects are dealt with tact and sensitivity and the book offers very frank and practical advice.
The chapter headings are: Myths About Disability and Sex; Desire and Self-Esteem; Sexual Anatomy and Sexual Response; Communication; Sex with Ourselves; Sex with Others; Oral Sex; Penetration and Positioning; Sex Toys, Books, and Videos; Yoga and Tantric Sex; S/M; Sexual Health; Sexual Violence and Sexuality; Resources; and a Glossary of Gender and Sex Terms. There is a huge amount of information packed into this book!
Parts of the book are written for disabled people who are discovering their sexuality, but I would say that it could help most disabled people because of all the personal reassessment that comes along with developing a chronic illness or disability. For teenagers and young adults making their first forays into the world of sexuality while disabled, this book should be a must!
The only issue I had with this book was that in covering what seemed like every possible aspect, there wasn’t that much room left for detailed suggestions. However, the in-depth resource section is great and offers sources for more in-depth information on most of the subjects covered. It includes other resources in print and websites, as well as organizations.
© 2007 by Lindsey Middlemiss, butyoudontlooksick.com
‘The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability’ By Miriam Kaufman M.D., Cory Silverberg and Fran Odette
ISBN 1-57344-176-7
