I thought I was too broken for sex. Here’s how I found pleasure again
I was forced to examine the idea of sexual pleasure after a tumor was removed from my spinal cord
TL;DR
- The author's spinal cord tumor surgery led to physical challenges and a re-evaluation of her sexual pleasure and body image.
- Societal and healthcare system norms often devalue sexual pleasure, especially for disabled individuals, framing it as secondary to survival or treatment.
- Through self-exploration, therapy, and community, the author redefined her relationship with pleasure, emphasizing curiosity and self-acceptance over performance.
- The article highlights the lack of comprehensive sexual health education in medicine and the need for greater advocacy and integrated care.
- Pleasure is presented as a political act and a vital component of well-being, achievable alongside disability and pain.