"She Couldn't Say the Word Penis": Experiences of 2SLGBTQ+  People with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities with Sex Education in Alberta, Canada

Arch Sex Behav. 2024 Feb 2. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02755-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis exploratory qualitative study sought to better understand the experiences of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+) disabled people when learning about sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We conducted 31 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with adults labeled/with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Alberta, Canada. Findings showed a significant lack of comprehensive sex education available to 2SLGBTQ+ disabled people. Sexual and gender identities were rarely discussed in formal school-based education settings and most parents and caregivers did not feel comfortable addressing these topics either. As a result, many participants had to do their own research and use other sources for information and advice. Participants then provided recommendations in terms of what they wish they had learned in sex education as well as potentially effective ways of delivering that content to disabled people.PMID:38308107 | DOI:10.1007/s10508-023-02755-8
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research