This website can be used to help you further explore sexuality after a spinal cord injury.
There are several resources available to help answer questions or concerns you may have. There are various buttons you can click on to take you to outside sources and whenever you see a word that appears larger and is in a different color, that means there is a link attached to that word you can view. After you have explored this website, or even before, if you have any questions that you would like to talk to someone about, don't hesitate to ask your team at ICSCI. We would be happy to help answer your questions!
Exploring the Website:
Humans are sexual beings, and spinal cord injury can alter how individuals see themselves and their roles in their families or society. Sexual function is dependent on the level and completeness of an injury as well as other personal and medical factors. Even with alterations in sexuality following a spinal cord injury, there are many ways that people can adapt and express themselves as well as fulfill their sexual needs and desires.
You will see various categories that you can explore for more information throughout this website. As concerns or questions arise, you can click the links or you can use the tabs on the top of the pages to continue exploring more information. If you have any questions or would like guidance on exploring the website, please don't hesitate to talk with your rehabilitation team at ICSCI! We are here to help!
As you are exploring this website or any other website and exploring information, it is important to be cautious and aware. There are people who may try to take advantage of you and if anyone tries to contact you after you explore resources from this website, don't share any personal information with them. You should always confirm legitimacy of people who try to contact you as well as information you retrieve from the internet. Be cautious, be aware, and keep yourself safe.
Disclaimer: this website was created to help organize the vast amount of information available on sexuality after a spinal cord injury. The information on this website is intended for education purposes only. All of the resources provided also have links to external sites where the information came from. ICSCI is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of any external sites. Contact these sites for any answers to any questions regarding the content of them. The information on this website is not intended to replace advice or directives from your healthcare provider and you should always speak with them before trying anything new. There is always a risk with sexual activity and speaking with your healthcare provider can help to minimize risks and maximize your safety.