RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Sex rights for the disabled?
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 152
OP 154
DO 10.1136/jme.2009.033183
VO 36
IS 3
A1 Jacob M Appel
YR 2010
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/36/3/152.abstract
AB The public discourse surrounding sex and severe disability over the past 40 years has largely focused on protecting vulnerable populations from abuse. However, health professionals and activists are increasingly recognising the inherent sexuality of disabled persons and attempting to find ways to accommodate their intimacy needs. This essay explores several ethical issues arising from such efforts.