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This is a really interesting study that I read,"An Occupational Therapist Perspective on Sexual Health." This particular study is about how confident they are when OTs are talking to their clients about sex. If the client ask a question pertaining to sex, how many don't think twice about answering and do they answer the question correctly. Another thing that I found interesting in this study is that health professions were surveyed: Thee professionals were asked and about 90% of the surveyed population said sex talk was holistic, but only 6% reported that they discussed it. So, if OT knows that it is an important aspect. Why don't we talk more often? - Well, read and see!! ; )

I realize we are a few weeks past this, but I found this in an e-mail from this summer and thought the information could be useful.

This is an article from the AOTA's website on sex and OT's role. It describes what OT does for a client. It breaks down different categories such as health promotion, remediation, and modification. It describes certain interventions, and answers some of those questions that some of us might feel uneasy asking about.

This is an article from the aota page on OT involvement in sexuality. It has a good section on OT interventions.

numerous resources for useful information

Great handout! Covers many areas.

our role with sexuality

Written from an OT perspective. Includes an interview process and Sexuality Assessments.

commonly used to determine the level of participation a professional should have with clients, remember P-li-ss-it

This website is from an OT who has expertise in sexual rehabilitation. Very client centered. Offers an evaluation, compensatory techniques, adaptive devices, and sex aides. Offers sexual programs customized to a couple's needs. Located in Brooklyn, NY.

An OT that you can contact about sexuality

Discusses sexuality in males and females after spinal cord injury, and includes additional resources at the end.

Disabled people use sex toys for the same reasons as anyone else: for pleasure, variety, sexual experimentation, kinky sex... the list goes on. But some disabled people also use them to assist with sexual difficulties or physical, mental or sensory impairments. Sex isn't always straight forward for anyone, and it certainly isn't like in the movies.

This peer-reviewed article deals with a study, in which the efficacy of sexual rehabilitation services was examined. Twelve individuals with SCI injury participated in the study. The result was that the majority of the participants were discontent with the quantity and the content of the services provided.

Excuse some of the expletives in this article but I found it to be share-worthy. This is a Q&A article with five women who have had some sort of physical disability impact their lives. They are asked candid questions about how their disability affects their sexuality. I feel like looking back at this source will help me feel more comfortable speaking about sexuality with a client.

I think that a given sexuality questionnaire, as mentioned in the video, can help OT practitioners who are uncomfortable initiating the topic with clients.

National Geographic show Taboo about a man who seeks to fulfill his sexual needs.

Between exams, papers and maintaining an active social life, many college students feel they can't really find the time to keep up on their personal health and wellness until an illness catches hold and stops them in their tracks.

This website offers resources for emotional and psychosocial issues, rehabilitation, sexual health, social issues, support programs, etc. for breast cancer survivors. Many of these areas fall under the occupational therapy domain.

Suggested info when talking to young people about sexual issues.