Autism, Intimacy & Sex

For those individuals who have autism, intimacy and sexuality can be some of the hardest challenges within relationships to conquer. Many struggle with these things because it involves handling sensory experiences, mixed with complex feelings of relational and communicative connection, and trying to manage figuring out how to deal with the sexual feelings and needs…

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Penis Captivus

Did you know that in certain conditions a penis CAN get stuck inside of a vagina? Pick your mouth up off the floor! It’s true that this rare condition can be problematic for many couples and occur for many different reasons. In short, during penetrative intercourse, the penis becomes stuck inside of the vagina or…

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All About the Urostomy

A urostomy is done by surgically creating an opening, or stoma, in the abdomen to divert urine from the bladder into an external bag. Urostomies are usually installed when the bladder is no longer functioning as it should be, or in cases of bladder cancer, trauma, infection, reproductive diseases, and birth defects. Urostomies are a…

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Intimacy & Sexual Activity with an Ostomy

“Will an ostomy kill my sex life?” “Will I be able to enjoy and experience intimacy after my stoma is installed?” “Will my partner be turned off by my ostomy, stoma, or bag?” “How will we do…. Things, now?!” These are common questions asked by many ostomates in the beginning stages of adjusting to their…

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The Types of Intimate Touch

Intimacy is a vital aspect of human connection and life. Learning the various types of intimacy and how these “types” ebb and flow in and out of our lives and relationships daily can help to better understand and work through troubles. Physical intimacy also includes intimate touch, which is a big aspect of a couple’s…

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All About Colostomies

A colostomy is a procedure that surgically creates an opening in the abdomen, which is called a stoma, to allow waste to be expelled from the body via the large intestine. Colostomies are installed when the colon in damaged or diseased and can no longer function normally. Normal colon function can be hindered by many…

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What is a Stoma?

There are a variety of different types of stomas to help with various bodily functions in the face of illness, cancer, accident, or surgery. Stomas that are created to allow feeding tubes to be inserted into the intestines or stomach, and stomas that are designed to help with the removal of output as waste from…

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HIV & AIDS Resources and Information

This information on HIV and AIDS has been compiled here with links and citations for those who might need it or lose access in other ways or on other platforms. This article is for informational purposes only. From the CDC: Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without…

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