From Ultimate Guide to Sex & Disability to Liberator Shapes
By Severina • Jun 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Sex and DisabilityRecently I had begun reading the Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability. I am always eager to read a book on sex, and those for special needs always interest me. This one was exceptional. I suppose I have known for a long time that those with disabilities also enjoy sex. Of course they do! It just amazed me the variety of topics the book covered, everything from how to deal with pain, to sex toys, to S/M(when you might want to feel a little pain). The importance of realizing that even with a disability, chronic pain, or illness it is possible to feel sexy and have a positive self-image is crucial! It is necessary as a sex educator/sales associate to be sensitive to the needs of a variety of clientele. I feel it is important to carry items such as these and other products to help benefit those with restricted mobility.
One product we carry that I think is excellent is the Liberator ramp and wedge. It eases the possible discomfort of many different positions and opens up a range of possibilities to spice things up for people of a range of physical abilities. Maybe you just have sore knees, or weak wrists, or simply want a pillow that does not slip; these sturdy foam pillows give you options. And who doesn’t appreciate a few more options?
Not everyone is aware of the many uses of the Liberator. I was assisting a young couple at our video rental counter. She was paying and he was looking around at our displays. The excitement is his voice was palpable, he had discovered our Liberator wedge. He implored her to try it with him but she was having none of it. She scoffed at the idea that anyone would need it, that they should just simply get on their knees. I was taken aback at this, wondering how anyone could not realize there are various ranges of ability and we don’t all fit in one simple mold. Her partner was disappointed, and joined her at the counter. I felt I missed my moment to explain the uses of the liberator but to make up for that I want to share it with all of you. The ramp and wedge are useful and beneficial and opening ourselves up to the possibility to try something new is rarely a bad idea.
Severina >> A graduate of the sex educator program at San Francisco Sex Information (SFSI) and currently working on a B.S. in Health Education. She can be found ready to talk about sex or vampires, and possibly cats, at any given moment.
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