[misc.handicap] sex needs

al@gtx.UUCP (Alan Filipski) (05/31/90)

Index Number: 8526

 
> Index Number: 8475
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> hi y'all,
>          i have been meaning to post this msg many times ,but never
> did becaz of time.
> 
>     Parents of disALED young adults, PLEASE talk with them on sex.
> see if they need help n this area. either answering their
> questions or down to helping them finding a sex partner......  we
> have the same needs has everybody else...... they may be to shy to
> ask you.......
> 
>                        Marc Moyantcheff

On this subject, I recommend an article in the magazine "The Sun",
issue 174, May 1990. [you might be able to find a copy at a good
newsstand; if not their number is (919)942-5282 and they might sell
back issues; or, libraries may carry it ]

The article is "On Seeing a Sex Surrogate" by Mark O'Brien.  It is a
very honest and explicit account of a respiratory polio quad's dealings
with and feelings about sexuality.  very powerful, interesting and well
written.

Also, there was an article in Accent on Living a year or so ago about a
disabled man's experience with prostitutes.

On the subject of prostitutes: sure, people would rather have a real
sexual relationship, but if there isn't one, prostitutes can perform a
valuable service.  (not just for the physically disabled, but for those
who, for any reason, desire but lack a sexual relationship).  I can't
comprehend why prostitutes are treated with such scorn in this
culture.  It should be an honored service profession, no worse than
being a hairdresser or waiter, surely.  More like being a specialized
kind of physical therapist. I respect honest prostitutes.

I really don't see why some people want to haul other people off to
jails for exchanging sex for money.  What are people afraid will happen
if this is allowed? All I see happening is that we would have a somewhat
kinder and gentler society.

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