Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury性与脊髓损伤.ppt

Sexuality and  Spinal Cord Injury Starting over... Why I am involved… Part of a poem that explains:I would touch you deep inside And join with you on love’s ride Tumbling through passion’s grace And watch the pleasure on your face Anna Freud said... Sex is something you do. Sexuality is something you are! Overview of human sexuality... Human beings are curious creatures with an overwhelming need to learn about the world around them - this includes our bodies and our sexuality. Sexuality is life-long learning - as I become more informed, I realize just how much I still don’t know! “I don’t know all about sex, but I am willing to learn.” What really is our “sexuality”?There are a number of ways of looking at it. Here goes... a driving, fundamental and vital life force our need to express our sexuality is as basic as our need for food, water and rest Sexuality (continued): central to our identity and self-concept Sexuality is our personality - it’s what compels us to discover who we are and drives us to express our own uniqueness Sexuality (continued): Who you are as a total person, your… abilities individuality libido (sex drive) specific sex acts you enjoy ability to love and be loved ability to be loveable and capable Sexuality (continued): Sexuality is my honest relationship with you - letting down the walls we hide behind being “real” - this allows us to love others no “playing games” sharing personal experiences is exciting, satisfying and very life-affirming being honest affirms your right to be you! Sexuality (continued): Is a celebration of life our sexuality is an affirmation of life, of being alive our gift of sexuality is our greatest gift from God sexuality is love and giving of ourselves Sexuality has two components: BIOLOGY libido (hormone levels) procreation (making babies) LIFE EXPERIENCE what sexual acts you enjoy receiving what sexual acts you enjoy giving sex is the “glue” in a relationshi