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Information About Sexuality

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  • Books

These books have information about many different sexuality and sex education topics. Some books might be for “younger audiences,” but the information, illustrations, and affirming messages may be useful (and enjoyable) for older youth and adults when communicating about sexuality.

  • Podcasts

Below are podcasts with episodes on sexuality, sexual health, and disability. Visit podcast websites or use your favorite podcast apps (like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio) to find and enjoy specific episodes.

  • Spotlight Collection

Disability Visibility

Alice Wong is a disability activist, media maker, and consultant who hosted and created this podcast series. Episodes about sexuality topics include but are not limited to:

  • Ep 5: “Orphan Black,” Reproductive Justice and Disabled Women
  • Ep 13: Autonomy and Disabled People
  • Ep 39: Sex Education with Julia Bascom and Robin Wilson-Beattie
  • Ep 56: Parenting with Eliza Hull and Heather Watkins
  • Ep 55: Self Advocacy

Dating, Relationships, and Disability

A podcast hosted by Kathy O’Connell, a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, a person living with Cerebral Palsy, and owner of Radiant Abilities, a counseling practice providing support to people with disabilities. Find all episodes on Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Some episodes that explore sexuality topics include but are not limited to:

  • 77 – Dating Disabled through a Disability Justice and LGBTQ+ Perspective
  • 72 – What Is Essential for Dating: Belief, Plan, Support
  • 69 – You May Not Need Confidence to Date
  • 62 – Accommodating for Dating
  • 41 – Why We Need Disability Pride in Dating
  • 38 – Choosing Dreams Over Fear

Disability After Dark

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Explicit | Contains explicit language and/or sexuality content

Andrew Gurza is a podcast host who discusses disability and sexuality. Podcast content and language used are explicit. 

Episodes about sexuality topics include but are not limited to:

  • Episode 327 – Having a Big Talk About Queerness with A. Andrews 
  • Episode 321: Talking QCarePlus [PrEP home delivery], Accessibility, and Disability
  • Episode 308: Finding Accommodations through Kink with Adrianna Garza
  • Episode 264: Getting an Education with George Robinson from Sex Education
  • Episode 220: How Do We Make Sex Research Less Ableist?

The Accessible Stall with Kyle and Emily

Hosted by writer, activist and speaker Emily Ladau and podcaster Kyle Khachadurian, these two bring their unique experiences as folks with different disabilities to discuss various topics. Some episodes that address sexuality topics include but are not limited to:

  • Episode 102: Roe v. Wade and Being Pro-Choice
  • Episode 71: Disability and Privacy
  • Episode 88: Gender

And You Think You're the Expert?

This 7-episode podcast series is from the WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Association in Australia interviews experts from various fields about sexual violence and women with intellectual disability. The women themselves speak about what they need to heal from their trauma.

Down to the Struts

This podcast series explores the intersections of disability and design. The following episodes explore sexuality topics:

  • Bonus Episode: Disability and Reproductive Freedom (w/Sara Luterman)
  • Season 2, Episode 5: Physicians, Disabled Patients, and Healthcare Access

IDD: Get to Know Me

Self-advocates lead conversations on various mental health topics. The following episodes mention sexuality, sexual health, and human rights:

Sex Ed for Self-Advocates

Created by the Organization for Autism Research, this podcast series provides sex education information for autistic people age 15+ (but the information is useful for anyone)!

The podcast website has 9 episodes on topics such as public vs. private, puberty (non-binary), healthy relationships, consent, and online relationships and safety.

  • Social Media

Below are social media handles for profiles that post about disability and sexuality-related topics. Most of the handles are on Instagram, and some handles are also on TikTok.

  • @acesexeducation: Aubri Lancaster, a certified sexuality educator who provides inclusive education about asexuality, aromanticism, LGTBQIA+, pleasure, consent, sex positive parenting and more.
  • @Blackkrip: Leroy Moore, Black disabled writer, author, poet, hip-hop/music lover, community activist, and PhD student at UCLA. 
  • @glamputee: Alex Locust, disability culture and disability justice speaker  

  • @Liberare.co: An accessible clothing brand with educational content on disability, sexuality, and bodily autonomy.
  • @robinlwb: Robin Wilson-Beattie, public speaker, writer, and consultant focusing on reproductive health sexuality and disability
  • @SinsInvalid: SinInvalid is a disability justice-based project centering performance artists with disabilities who explore topics such as sexuality, disability, race, and gender.
  • @Vilissathompson: Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, Founder of Ramp Your Voice, Disability Rights Consultant who speaks and writes on disability, race, and sexuality topics.
  • Websites

Sexuality includes many topics such as anatomy, body image, pleasure, relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, and sexual and reproductive health.

The websites below connect to all the different parts of sexuality!

  • Afrosexology
    afrosexology.com

    Black-led company providing affirming sex education workshops, events, and products focused on pleasure, community, and liberation.

  • AMAZE
    amaze.org

    Animated educational videos on various sexuality-related topics including gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

  • Ante Up

    anteuppd.com

    A professional development company with Sexual Attitude Reassessments (SARs) and trainings on disability justice and sexuality.

  • Common Sense Media

    www.commonsensemedia.org 

    Search reviews of affirming movies, television, and books on disability and sexuality topics.

  • Crip Camp

    cripcamp.com

    This documentary film follows the journey of disabled youth as they explore the power of activism. The Crip Camp Educational Curriculum is also available for use by educators and parents/caregivers.

  • The Disabled Parenting Project 

    www.disabledparenting.com/

    An online space for disabled parents to share their experiences and build community. Also supports people with disabilities who are interested in parenting and want to receive support and educational information. Created by the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities

  • EASE

    easeeducates.org

    EASE offers online classes about relationships and sex to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. EASE serves teens, adults, parents, and people in group home settings.

  • Every Body Curious 

    everybodycurious.com

    An online sexuality and relationship education video series created for youth age 9-12 (with information that may be useful for people of all ages).

  • Gender Spectrum 

    genderspectrum.org 

    A website with gender affirming information and tools for youth, parents/caregivers, and professionals.

  • GLSEN 

    glsen.org 

    Provides information and resources for young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender youth, allies, and the adults who support them.

  • Go Ask Alice 

    goaskalice.columbia.edu

    A sexual health website with questions-and-answers created by Columbia University.

  • imi 

    imi.guide/ 

    An online mental health tool for LGBTQIA+ youth with affirming resources about identity and managing stress.

  • IncludeNYC 

    includenyc.org 

    Offers support through a parent hotline, parent education classes, online resources, and connections to programs and activities for young people with disabilities.

  • Intimately

    Intimately.co

    An adaptive apparel company with bras, sleepwear, and undergarments for diverse bodies.

  • InterAct – Advocates for intersex youth 

    interactadvocates.org 

    Provides resources, frequently asked questions, and support group and advocacy lists.

  • JCPenney Adaptive Clothing 

    jcp.is/3lWEnkv 

    Clothing and accessories for kids, teens and adults. Clothing considers sensory needs, easy-on, easy-off, adjustable features, and medical device accommodation.

  • Jooux

    jooux.com

    A sexual health and wellness center for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened communities.

  • The National Deaf Hotline

    thedeafhotline.org/ 

    A website with educational videos in ASL on healthy relationships and how to support loved ones who are experiencing abuse.

  • PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 

    pflag.org 

    A support network for families, allies, and people who identify as lesbian gay, bisexual, or transgender.

  • The P Conversation  

    thepconversation.org

    A resource to help parents, caregivers, educators, and youth to communicate about the myths, realities, and messages found in pornography (porn) in age-appropriate ways.

  • Q-Niverse  

    qniverse.qchnyc.org

    This webpage features animated videos, printable posters, and other resources to ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City are aware of the rights that protect them in New York City public schools. This online resource was created by Queens Community House LGBTQ+ Services.

  • Real Talk

    real-talk.org

    A sexual health initiative aimed towards people living with cognitive disabilities. This site includes video series depicting real conversations about sexuality and resources!

  • Scarleteen 

    Scarleteen.com

    Educational articles for teens about sexuality and disability. Topics include consent & non-verbal communication, dealing with doctors, sex & spasticity, and more!

  • Sibling Support Project

    siblingsupport.org

    A national program that supports the siblings of people with disabilities to help build strong relationships within families and communities.

  • Sinergia 

    sinergiany.org    

    Sinergia supports people with disabilities and their families, including people with limited English proficiency, who are unhoused, or who are under resourced.

  • Sexuality & Disability 

    sexualityanddisability.org

    Created by Point of View and CREA, two feminist organizations based in New York and India, this online resource has with sex-positive information for women with disabilities and affirming sexuality information about disability and being LGBTQ+.

  • SinsInvalid 

    sinsinvalid.org 

    SinsInvalid is a disability justice-based project centering performance artists with disabilities who explore topics such as sexuality, disability, race, and gender.

  • Trevor Project 

    thetrevorproject.org 

    Provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services including a 24-hour hotline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.

  • Tight Lipped 

    tightlipped.org

    A community bringing awareness and support to people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain.

  • The Vulva Gallery 

    thevulvagallery.com

    A site promoting positive body image with educational illustrated materials featuring the vulva and other body parts including the clitoris and penis.

  • YAI 

    yai.org

    A network of affiliate agencies providing accessible services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For example, YAI hosts the You and I: Social and Networking monthly events for adults in Manhattan who are eligible for OPWDD services, along with many other education, clinical, crisis and behavior support services.

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Organizaciones

  • Sinergia
    sinergiany.org
    Sinergia apoya a las personas con discapacidades y sus familias, incluidas las personas con dominio limitado del inglés, que no tienen vivienda o que tienen pocos recursos.
  • Spotlight Collection

Spotlight Collection: LGBTQIA+ Youth Support

  • Brooklyn Community Pride Center 

    lgbtbrooklyn.org 

    Phone: 347-889-7719

    Drop-in days for youth to socialize and build community, support groups for transgender and gender non-conforming people 18 years and older, HIV prevention programing for men who have sex with men, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, programs and services for elders, arts, and cultural programs.

    Location: 4 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center)

    gaycenter.org

    Phone:     212-620-7310

    Support groups for adults and young people, support with coming out to family and friends, family therapy, substance use treatment and recovery support for youth and adults, career services and arts and cultural programs.

    Location: 208 W. 13th Street, New York, NY 10010

  • FIERCE 

    fiercenyc.org 

    Main Phone: 929-246-5273

    Drop-In hours available for LGBTQ youth (ages 13-24); political advocacy and social justice movement leadership development; wellness, fitness, and life skills programs

    Location: 2427 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10468

  • Generation Q LGBT Center 

    www.qchnyc.org/programs/youth-services/teen-young-adults 

    Phone: 718-440-9119 

    After-school drop-in center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth and allies between the ages of 13-21. Provides a friendly, safe environment with a wide variety of educational, leadership, recreational and social activities. Support groups are also available.

    Location: 110-10 67th Drive, Forest Hills, NY 11375

  • Hetrick-Martin Institute 

    www.hmi.org 

    Main Phone: 212-674-2400

    24-Hour Suicide Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

    Drop-in services including hot meals, food pantry, clothing, and housing assistance referrals, health and wellness instruction, arts and cultural activities, academic enrichment.  

    Location: 2 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003

  • Pride Center of Staten Island 

    www.pridecentersi.org/ 

    Main Phone: 718.808.1360

    Provides inclusive services for youth (13-24), free health testing and full calendar of events.

    Location: 66 Willow Ave. Suite 202, Staten Island, NY 10305

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