The Disability and Sexuality Episode

They Talk Sex

How might one person manage their co-occurring chronic illnesses and disabilities, and have a fulfilling sex life? Meet Katherine Harlow the Park Avenue Pinup and discover how she strategizes her health, pleasure, and functioning. Learn some care tips and disability advocacy with us.

2:00 endometriosis, pelvic floor disorder, narcolepsy, Autism, PTSD

5:00 70% of people with pelvic floor dysfunction have TMJ

7:00 tips for self care and immune system support

9:00 some of us wanted to be adult entertainers

12:00 cis men have been born with endometriosis too

15:00 strategy around chronic pain

18:00 vaginismus is a symptom of larger pelvic floor dysfunction

22:00 “admin drain” - @invalidart

25:00 more feedback on invisible disability

28:00 disabled people are accused of lying

31:00 self-advocacy and interviewing doctors

33:00 how can partners help?

37:00 tips for managing pain

40:00 she’s on the same sexting app as your host

45:00 Andew Gurza resources

49:00 queer and trans people are more likely to be disabled

53:00 burlesque is not sex work, true

55:00 more resources like Mia Mingus, @itswalela

Sponsored by OpenEasier.com - research based non-monogamy resources.

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