In general, sexuality describes how a person goes about expressing himself or herself as a sexual being. Sexuality and sexual expression is an integral part of a person’s life and just as we are all different, our sexual preferences also differ. Sexuality is equally important to all people regardless of age, gender, relationship status, gender […]
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When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, most information that is shared focuses on that person. However, for partners who become caregivers, fewer resources are available. Getting in touch with professionals who can provide support for partners is very helpful, after all, an injury impacts family and friends too. Aside from one-on-one professional support there
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With the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic all aspects of our daily lives have been impacted and relationships are no exception. Although “social distancing” is important to prevent the spread of the virus, it has major emotional impacts on our relationships. In times of crisis, we go through a three-stage process (also known as General Adaptation Syndrome)
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For a new spinal cord injured patient, life is all about surviving the current crisis. As the initial trauma and storm of medical complications subside, the focus typically moves to living with the injury. This is what physical rehab and sexual rehab is all about – making the most of what you have left. After
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Couples often experience a change in roles after one partner has experienced a spinal cord injury, this can be emotionally challenging. It is quite common to experience a sense of loss because of roles and activities that one might not be able to fulfil any longer. This is where effective communication is vital. Talking openly
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